Carolina Beach Fishing Reports (August 2026)

Top Fishing Trips in Carolina Beach

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Inshore Fishing in Hampstead

Insane Inshore Trip

100% (3) Guided by Adam

22 ft 1 - 10 People From $450

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Wilmington

NC Sportfish Adventure

100% (12) Guided by Joe

26 ft 1 - 4 People From $450

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Carolina Beach

8 Hrs

100% (7) Guided by Michael

45 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,400

Eco Tour, Dolphin Watching in Wilmington

Eco And Dolphin Tour

100% (1) Guided by Jacob

22 ft 1 - 6 People From $250

Inshore, Nearshore, River in Oak Island

Oak Island Fishing Trip

100% (13) Guided by Drew

23 ft 1 - 8 People From $450

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Nearshore Fishing in Wilmington

Wilmington Mixed Bag

100% (5) Guided by Dave

23 ft 1 - 4 People From $425

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Recent Carolina Beach Reviews

★★★★★
Had a great day fishing with Captain. Cord caught a few Spanish mackerels and even real in a good size barracuda. Cord was very flexible with us rescheduling since it rained on our original day.
Derek R. | August 25, 2026

Trip: Wrightsville Beach Nearshore
★★★★★
Bryan was very professional and did a great job putting my boys on some fish! Highly recommend going out with him! Looking forward to next time!
Christian N. | August 19, 2026

Trip: NC Inshore Trips
★★★★★
My son, my friends and their kids all had an awesome time with Captain Ryan and his first mate Beau. Every part of the experience was enjoyable, from scheduling and communicating all the way through, walking away with some giant bags full of nicely filleted Spanish mackerel. Captain Ryan is an expert in these waters, knows exactly how to efficiently navigate them and put you in the position to catch a bunch of fish while having a great time. He and Beau work together seamlessly. Beau was expertly handling the three lines we had in the water, was extremely patient with the kids who were eager to be very hands-on, and tremendously efficient in removing the fish from the lines and getting them back in the water quickly. We walked out with 14 keepers, but had many more on the line throughout the day, which made it extremely engaging and exciting. The boat was super clean, easily access and equipped with anything we needed. In total, A+ experience and we will definitely be booking with him again next time we are in townz
Rob Y. | August 10, 2026

Trip: Nearshore Trolling/Drifting Trips
★★★★★
Drew was great. Very knowledgeable, reliable, personable.
Andrew B. | August 7, 2026

Trip: Exciting Nearshore Half Day
★★★★★
Michael was awesome. We had to cut the trip short due to my son and I being extremly seasick but the husband and brothers were still able to catch a few fish including a barracuda. Michael was very understanding and accommodating the entire time...no complaints.
Mai N. | August 4, 2026

Trip: Deep Sea Full Day & Extended Trips
★★★★★
We had a great trip with Jason, he was really good about making sure we had 2 coolers full of fish!
Suzanne U. | July 29, 2026

Trip: Bottomfishing/Trolling Combo
★★★★★
Second to none! Iowans give Drew a 10/10!
Chris S. | July 27, 2026

Trip: Oak Island Fishing Trip
★★★★★
We had an absolute blast on our morning charter with Captain Ryan and first mate Bo! They were fantastic from start to finish-Captain Ryan is an awesome guy, unbelievably polite, and extremely accommodating throughout the entire trip. We had great luck on the water and pulled in a wide variety of fish, including Spanish mackerel, croaker, sea bass, bluefish, and even a solid sea trout! Top-notch experience from start to finish. 10/10, highly recommend booking a trip with them!
Raymond S. | July 21, 2026

Trip: Nearshore Trolling/Drifting Trips
★★★★★
Great guy and good fishing!!
Mark R. | July 6, 2026

Trip: Bottomfishing/Trolling Combo
★★★★★
Had a great time with Jamie. He’s very personable and adapted the day well based on what was biting. Great weather, company, and fishing. Thanks, Jamie!
Kandice C. | July 5, 2026

Trip: Wilmington Inshore Fishing Special

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