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Everything to Know About Booking a Carolina Beach topwater fishing charter

Why should I book a topwater fishing charter in Carolina Beach with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 12 topwater fishing trips in Carolina Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Deep Sea Full Day & Extended Trips guided by Michael, 4 Hour Nearshore Trip guided by Michael, and Half Day Inshore guided by Blake.

Our guides in Carolina Beach are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly topwater fishing guides / fishing lessons in Carolina Beach? Check out our beginner and family friendly topwater fishing guides in Carolina Beach.

What types of topwater fishing charters are common in Carolina Beach?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for topwater fishing in Carolina Beach as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and deep sea fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for topwater fishing in Carolina Beach are: 1. bluefish, 2. bonito, 3. flounder, 4. redfish, and 5. speckled trout.

How much do Carolina Beach topwater fishing charters cost?

Prices for topwater fishing in Carolina Beach can range anywhere from about $483 to $1,500, but the average price for a half day trip for topwater fishing in Carolina Beach is $775. The average price for a full day trip for topwater fishing in Carolina Beach is $1,284.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for on a topwater fishing charter in Carolina Beach?

The most popular season to go on a topwater fishing charter in Carolina Beach is summer, and most anglers book their trips 12 days in advance.

Do I need a Carolina Beach fishing license and what are the bag limits in Carolina Beach?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Carolina Beach, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Carolina Beach. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Carolina Beach.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great guide service. Knowledgeable and friendly. Keeps putting you where you at least have a good chance of putting one in the boat.

    Donald H. | September 22, 2025

    Trip: Half Day Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Had an absolutely amazing day with Captain Jamie. He's incredibly knowledgable about fishing and the area and super personable. The fish were a little slow to bite at first but Jamie went above and beyond to try different spots he knows and put us on some fish. The mackerel started biting and we ended with the day with a full cooler! All of us were new to fishing and he was very good with beginners and answered all of our questions. Couldn't recommend a day with him strong enough!

    Alexander A. | June 14, 2024

    Trip: Wilmington Inshore Fishing Special

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great half-day trip fishing with Capt Jamie near Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island. We caught a few fish and learned a lot about the fishery and habitat. Knowledgeable and patient captain. Saw some dolphins, too.

    Tom D. | May 26, 2024

    Trip: Wilmington Inshore Fishing Special

  • ★★★★★
    We booked a trip with captain Jaime for two days in the beginning of our trip. My fiancé is an avid fisherman, and was able to pick captain Jamie‘s brain for information on the area, and he gladly shared. Captain brought us to some great spots, and there were some fish caught. We even got to fish one of the shipwrecks from the Civil War, which was amazing. We couldn’t of asked for a more hospitable and kind and knowledgeable guide for this trip.

    Richard G. | November 12, 2023

    Trip: Wilmington Inshore Fishing Special

  • ★★★★★
    My son and I had such a fun trip with Captain Jamie! He was great with my son, a patient teacher, and he navigated the area with ease. He even tried to hook us a shark! We also saw dolphins and lovely wildlife, and we caught some interesting fish. My son can’t wait to go back and is counting down the days until we see Jamie again!

    Heather B. | September 29, 2023

    Trip: Wilmington Inshore Fishing Special

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