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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

Carolina Beach Inshore Fishing Report 05/11/12

Come on down to the coast and enjoy great fishing and warm weather.  Call and book your trip today!!!!!! 910-264-1807.The Redfish, trout, and flounder bite inshore has remained steady over the past few weeks.  We have been getting inshore slams several times a week. A slam is when you catch redfish, flounder and trout on the same trip, it is quite an accomplishment. With the mild temps, the redfish are schooling on the flats in large numbers and also cruising the creeks.  That means when you hook one the fight is on.  Most of the fish have been within the slot limit, so that is a good thing.  There are always a few small ones in the mix as well. We have been catching them on soft plastics on jig heads, Strink-King  minnows, D.O.A paddle tails, and Gulp Alive shrimp and minnows. The reds are starting to look -up and that means the topwater and crankbait bite should kick off very soon. If you want to kick back and relax we will use mud minnows,  shrimp, and mullet.  We always have a great time on the water no matter your skill level.  The flounder and trout are starting to show up on a regular basis. Lots of small trout with a few keepers.  We are catching the trout on grubs and mirro-lures.  The flounder have been biting minnows and jigs as well.  Having fun and catching fish is a priority on every trip.  You do not have to be an expert, beginners welcome.   The fishing is here, where are you? If you are looking for a great time on the water with friends and family, now is the time to book your  NC  Inshore Carolina Beach fishing charter.    Remember if it is too rough to go offshore the inshore fishing is great. Inshore or Coastal, I can help you with a great Carolina Beach or Wrightsville Beach fishing charter. Call now to book your Carolina Beach inshore fishing charter  910-264-1807. I have some package deals as well with oceanfront lodging at an Affordable price, Call 910-264-1807 for more information.

Carolina Explorer Coastal Fishing Report

Carolina Beach Coastal Fishing Report  05/11/12

Off the coast, the fishing has improved over the last few weeks. The bluefish and spanish are chasing bait just off the beach. We have been casting spoons to the fish feeding on the surface water.  The grey trout, whiting, lots of sea bass, and croaker have been biting bottom fishing on shrimp and mullet.  I always make sure you catch fish and have fun. The warm water temps. mean the Cobia and Kings will be showing up in the next few weeks. Do not miss this early spring run of big spanish mackerel.  If  you book a coastal trip with me and we get blown out, we can always fish inshore where it is calm.  Now is the time to book your Spring Carolina Beach fishing charter.  If I can help you and your family/friends with a Carolina Beach fishing charter or Wrightsville Beach fishing charter give me a call at 910-264-1807.  I have some package deals available with oceanfront lodging at a Affordable price. Call 910-264-1807 for details.



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.