Fishing Charters Carolina Beach NC

CAROLINA EXPLORER :: NC INSHORE FISHING CHARTERS :: Carolina Beach Fishing Charters :: Wrightsville Beach Fishing Charters :: Topsail Beach Fishing Charters

Welcome to Carolina Explorer Fishing Charters. Capt Robert specializes in inshore and coastal fishing trips. The Carolina Explorer is a 24ft Mako bay boat with a 225hp Mercury 4-stroke engine, Minn-Kota trolling motor, and all USCG safety gear. The boat has lots of room for fishing and a top for shade.

The goal of every fishing charter is to have a great time and put tasty fish in your cooler. If you prefer to catch and release, that is o.k. too! Captain Robert can accomodate everyone from the serious angler looking for that special trophy fish to a family looking for a great charter fishing experience.

A custom fishing charter on the Carolina Explorer is a great way to have fun on the NC beaches with friends, family, and children. We serve Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Kure Beach, Topsail Beach, Bald Head Island, and Southport. Call 910-264-1807 and book your fishing charter today.

Carolina Explorer Inshore Fishing Report

CarolinaExplorer Fishing Charters 5/5 fishing report: Great Inshore action with Red drum, Black drum, a few flounder and trout. Call 910-264-1807 and book your fishing charter today!

Hello everyone. We have been catching fish and having fun over the past few weeks. The inshore action for red drum, black drum, and a few flounder and trout has been great. The reds are biting gulp baits on 3/8 oz. jig heads and rigged weedless. Just work them slow and keep contact with the [...]

CarolinaExplorer 4-17 fishing report: Red drum, black drum, lots of whiting, puffers, and various others!! Call and Book your fishing charter today 910-264-1807!!

Hello everyone. The spring weather has finally arrived and the fish are biting. We are catching red drum and black drum on fresh shrimp or mud minnows. You can catch them on jigs with gulp shrimp or jerk baits rigged weedless. There have been a few trout and flounder around as well. The whiting bite [...]

What People Are Saying About Carolina Explorer:

"Had an awesome time with Captain Schoonmaker. Great guide. Has the ability to tailor the trip to your needs whether it be fly fishing or targeting bigger fish like this one. Going to be back!"
"Best in the area! Never been disappointed !"

Captain Robert Schoonmaker

Captain Robert Schoonmaker is a full time charter captain and fishing guide. He takes pride in making his clients comfortable and putting them on fish. Captain Robert operates the longest running light tackle fishing guide service on Carolina Beach. Having charter fished for 15yrs, he knows what it takes to give you and your family a fun and professional fishing charter. Turn your fishing dreams into reality and call Capt. Robert at 910 264 1807.

Captain Charlie 'Lost Boy' Schoonmaker
Captain Charlie "Lost Boy" Schoonmaker has been a lifelong resident of North Carolina. Growing up on the rivers, lakes, and shores of North Carolina has given Charlie experience in all water sports from freshwater canoeing to deep "bluewater" fishing. Having commercially fished as well as sport fished, the "Lost Boy" has seen all aspects of the ocean world and he can appreciate each complete & varied area of the fishing and water community. Charlie has over 45 years of local knowledge and experience fishing the Beautiful Southeastern Coast of North Carolina (SENCland). He is your perfect Native South Eastern North Carolina Fishing Guide and Charter Captain.

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