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

Welcome to Carolina Explorer Fishing Charters and Guide Service. The New Carolina Explorer is a 2007 24ft Mako bay boat with a 225hp Mercury 4-stroke engine, Minn-Kota trolling motor, and all USCG safety gear.

The goal of every fishing charter is to have a great time and put great tasting 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.


Inshore Fishing Charters
take place in the intracoastal waterway, salt marshs, and tidal creeks behind Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Topsail Beach, and the Cape Fear River. We can cast, troll, or bottom fish for a variety of inshore fish on your Carolina Beach fishing charter. The light fishing tackle makes landing these fish a thrill all anglers can enjoy.

Bait, ice, fishing license and tackle is provide on your Wrightsville Beach or Carolina Beach fishing charter. If there is a specific fish you want to target or just the hottest charter fishing action, let me know so we can customize your next Carolina Beach inshore fishing charter or Wrightsville Beach inshore fishing charter.

FISH
Flounder, Red and Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Gray Trout, Bluefish, Striped Bass, Virginia Mullet, Spot, Sharks, and Croaker


TRIPS
Bait, Ice, Fishing license, and Tackle are included on your Carolina Beach fishing charter or Wrightsville Beach fishing charter. All you need to bring are food, drinks, a small cooler, a great attitude, and sun screen.

PRICES
Morning fishing charter with 1-2 people 5hrs $325 6hrs $375
Morning fishing charters with 3-4 people 5hrs $375 6hrs $425
Afternoon fising charter with 1-2 people 4hrs $275 5hrs $325
Afternoon fishing charters with 3-4 people 4hrs $325 5hrs $375

There is an extra charge of $50.00 for a 5th person. A fish cleaning service is available on your Carolina Beach fishing charter or Wrightsville Beach fishing charter. All trips require a $100.00 deposit to reserve your Carolina Beach fishing charter or Wrightsville Beach fishing charter. Visa and Master Card accepted.




Carolina Beach Coastal Fishing Charters will take place .5 miles to 5 miles off Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Topsail Beach, or Southport. There are a lot of hard fighting game fish just outside Carolina Beach inlet and Wrightsville Beach inlet. We can troll, cast, or bottom fish depending on what fish we are targeting on your coastal Carolina Beach or Wrightsville Beach fishing charter. The excitement of seeing a fish hit your lure, fly, or live bait is hard to explain. Bait, ice, fishing license, and tackle are provided on your fishing charter. The light fishing tackle provides the angler a challenge and thrill of a lifetime. If you have a specific fish you want to catch or are looking for the hottest charter fishing action, let me know so we can customize your next Carolina Beach NC coastal fishing charter or Wrightsville Beach NC coastal fishing charter.

FISH
Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, Cobia, Red Drum, Flounder, Gray Trout, Big Sharks, Black Sea Bass

TRIPS
Bait, Ice, Fishing License, and Tackle are included on your Carolina Beach fishing charter or Wrightsville Beach fishing charter. All you need to bring are food, drinks, a small cooler, a great attitude, and sun screen.

PRICES
Morning fishing charter with 1-2 people
: 5hrs $325 6hrs $375
Morning fishing charters with 3-4 people: 5hrs $375 6hrs $425
Afternoon fising charter with 1-2 people: 4hrs $275 5hrs $325
Afternoon fishing charters with 3-4 people: 4hrs $325 5hrs $375

There is an extra charge of $50.00 for a 5th person. A fish cleaning service is available on your Carolina Beach fishing charter or Wrightsville Beach fishing charter. All trips require a $100.00 deposit to reserve your Carolina Beach fishing charter or Wrightsville Beach fishing charter. Visa and Master Card accepted.




Carolina Beach Offshore Fishing Charters take place 5 miles to 15 miles off the coast of Carolina beach, Wrightsville beach, Topsail beach, and Southport. There are a variety of wrecks, ledges and rock piles just offshore of Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. We can troll, bottom fish, or cast to a variety of fish using light or heavy tackle during your Carolina Beach fishing charter. We use mostly dead or live baits and when conditions are right, cast artificial lures. This Carolina Beach NC offshore fishing charter and Wrightsville Beach offshore fishing charter is only available for a 7 or 8 hour fishing charter.

FISH
King Mackerel, Barracuda, Dolphin, Amberjack, Cobia, Shark, Snapper, Sea Bass, and Sailfish.

TRIPS
Bait, Ice, Fishing license, and Tackle are included on your Carolina Beach fishing charter or Wrightsville Beach fishing Charter. All you need to bring are food, drinks, a small cooler, a great attitude, and sun screen.


PRICES
Trips with 1-3 people:
7hrs $600
8hrs $700


All trips require a $100.00 deposit to reserve your Carolina Beach fishing charter or Wrightsville Beach fishing charter. Visa and Master Card accepted.




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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 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.