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Musicman Charters
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Musicman Charters

Carolina Beach, United States
Federal waters
100+ reviews
I started commercial fishing as a boy with my dad and through school. Started charter fishing in 1988. Just love being on the ocean and showing people everything I have learned and caught over my lifetime of fishing the East coast waters.

Charter

Rating

4.9
110 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

99%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (110)

Showing 1 – 5 of 110 reviews
  • Daisey Coor
    Daisey Coor
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Had a great time. First trip in a boat on the ocean for the boys.

    Half day trip AM • 4 adults

    The crew was great and we had a great time making memories with family. Fish didn't want to join us but we will go back again and do better.

    Response from Charter operator

    thank you, Daisy. You didn’t have to do that. We appreciate you and trying with us. We will make it happen in the fall. I’ll let you know.

  • Michael Fischer
    Michael Fischer
    us
    South Dakota, US
    Member since 2026

    The captain canceled

    Trip was supposed to happen on June 20, 2026
    The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
  • Ricky Hayes
    Ricky Hayes
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2018
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Above and Beyond

    Frying Pan Tower Trip • 6 adults

    Captain and Mate worked non stop to put us on fish, on a slow bite day. We did a variety of techniques to make sure we didn't leave with clean ice. We missed as many as we caught due to a lack of experience from our group, but Brandon made sure to educate us and most of us landed the next fish. Awesome for every level of anglers or newbies to fishing. A 40 plus inch Cuda was a nice way to end the trip. Thanks again guys!!!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Response from Charter operator

    Yes sir Ricky. Fun day!!

  • Justin Vance
    Justin Vance
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great family trip

    Half day trip PM • 3 adults • 1 child

    Went with captain Dave and took the kids and a friend, The crew was super fun and friendly, we caught a ton of fish. They cleaned up the fish and put the fillets in bags my freezer is slam full! Absolutely recommend these guys. I’m definitely going again with them this summer, even my 19 year old daughter wants to go again!

    Response from Charter operator

    Thx Justin. Hope we can go again sometime!

  • Will Wagner
    Will Wagner
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip! Caught lots of fish!

    6 Hour Trip – Live Bait / Trolling • 5 adults • 1 child

    From the moment I booked the trip, Captain David was very responsive and answered any questions that we had. We booked a 6 hour trip for our 6 family members and we were a little nervous about bringing our 9 year old daughter on her first deep sea fishing trip. Thankfully the seas were pretty calm, but more importantly Captain David and Hunter did a great job of making her feel at home and comfortable. The boat is very spacious and Hunter does a great job at keeping it organized, clean, and making sure that the tackle is ready to go. Captain David put us on the fish!! We caught 8 amberjacks (released 2), a barracuda, a couple of groupers that got the better of us under the rock ledge, and 2 Spanish Mackerels. The mackerels were a nice bonus as Captain David put my daughter on those so she could share in the fun as well. We feel very fortunate to have had such a great day fishing with these two and can’t wait to get back on the water with them again. Awesome job👍

    Reported catch:
    Amberjack
    Spanish Mackerel
    Great Barracuda

Real catches shared by our community

  • Musicman Sportfishing Charters
    Musicman Sportfishing ChartersCarolina Beach, NC
    Couple proudly holding a large mackerel over a substantial dockside catch of assorted mackerel and other nearshore fish.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    This happened today in just two hours of lines in the water with this couple from Ohio. We had a blast got home early and had more fish than they ever caught in their life his biggest king mackerel ever.
  • Musicman Sportfishing Charters
    Musicman Sportfishing ChartersCarolina Beach, NC
    Angler proudly displaying a caught fish while aboard a fishing boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Daisey C.
    Daisey C.
    The crew was great and we had a great time making memories with family. Fish didn't want to join us but we will go back again and do better.
  • Musicman Sportfishing Charters
    Musicman Sportfishing ChartersCarolina Beach, NC
    Angler proudly displaying a caught shark while aboard a fishing boat, enjoying a day on the open water.
    Fish 1
    Blacktip Shark
    Alan M.
    Alan M.
    Very friendly capt and crew. Was able to take us to good locations, caught first fish less than 20 min. Would definitely recommend for future trip
  • Musicman Sportfishing Charters
    Musicman Sportfishing ChartersCarolina Beach, NC
    Two anglers giving thumbs up next to their catch of Spanish Mackerel on the dock, with the 'Tail Chaser' boat in the background.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    David I.
    David I.
  • Musicman Sportfishing Charters
    Musicman Sportfishing ChartersCarolina Beach, NC
    A young angler joyfully reeling in a fish while on a boat, showcasing the excitement of fishing in a sunny coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Justin V.
    Justin V.
    Went with captain Dave and took the kids and a friend, The crew was super fun and friendly, we caught a ton of fish. They cleaned up the fish and put the fillets in bags my freezer is slam full! Absolutely recommend these guys. I’m definitely going again with them this summer, even my 19 year old daughter wants to go again!
  • Musicman Sportfishing Charters
    Musicman Sportfishing ChartersCarolina Beach, NC
    Adult fishing group proudly holding two spotted fish on a dock beside the boat.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    David S.
    David S.
  • Musicman Sportfishing Charters
    Musicman Sportfishing ChartersCarolina Beach, NC
    Group of adult anglers posing behind a large display of freshly caught fish arranged on a wooden dock beside the Miss Fortune fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Eric S.
    Eric S.
    What a great experience with Captin Dave. Right from the booking of the the trip 3 weeks in advance to when we left. Very clean boat and professional service. Went for mackeral but caught a few blues. All and all, highly recommended if you are in the carolina beach area. Thanks to Carl for keeping lines in yhe water and fish in the boat, and filleted every up beautifully. Thank you guys for the great experience
  • Musicman Sportfishing Charters
    Musicman Sportfishing ChartersCarolina Beach, NC
    Young angler reels in a fishing rod with adult assistance aboard a boat, highlighting a family fishing experience on open water.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Rachel P.
    Rachel P.
    My husband, 8 yr old daughter & I had a great morning fishing with Captain Dave! He immediately followed up after our booking to make sure we knew where to meet him & put us on fish! Can’t wait to come back & do it again!
  • Musicman Sportfishing Charters
    Musicman Sportfishing ChartersCarolina Beach, NC
    Group of anglers posing on a sunny marina dock beside multiple fish arranged on the boards, with a young angler included.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Spanish Mackerel
    Lee V.
    Lee V.
    Was a great fishing experience. We all had a great time. Would recommend going out with them. Thanks David and Hunter
  • Musicman Sportfishing Charters
    Musicman Sportfishing ChartersCarolina Beach, NC
    Angler handling a fishing line with a freshly caught fish aboard a boat in open water, with a second person and rod visible on deck.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Gabby Y.
    Gabby Y.
    Very friendly & helpful. Even gave us an extra hour since we weren't doing so hot at first. Will book again. Definitely recommend!

What's biting with Musicman Sportfishing Charters in Carolina Beach

Tournament season winds down by November, but the fishing certainly doesn't! Expect big catches of Striped Bass, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Tarpon, and late season King Mackerel.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Adult fishing couple holding two spotted fish aboard a boat near a sandy coastal shoreline.

Couple Scores Biggest King Mackerel

Oct 10, 2026 • Carolina Beach
This happened today in just two hours of lines in the water with this couple from Ohio. We had a blast got home early and had more fish than they ever caught in their life his biggest king mackerel ever.
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Two anglers proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing in open waters, showcasing a successful day on the boat.

Fall fishing is in full swing!!!

Oct 15, 2023 • Carolina Beach
Cooler temperatures are in the air and the fish, are feeling the effect! King Mackerel are starting to make a show as well as hundreds of Spanish Mackerel schools. Sundays trip produce 60 Spanish with a lot of fish lost. Amberjack,grouper and more offshore. Book your trip today while there’s still time left.
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Two adult anglers pose aboard a fishing boat while displaying a large silver offshore fish over open ocean.

Carolina Beach Fishing Report!!

May 1, 2021 • Carolina Beach
Live bait trips are producing Greater Amberjacks! Bottom trips are producing Grouper,Snapper and more!Gulfstream,Mahi Mahi,Wahoo,Tuna and seeing some Sailfish as well!!!
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