Hilton Head Island Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Hilton Head Island

Stratton Pollitzer
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Reported: 4 days ago

Lots of big sea bass and a few big 30-40 pound red drum still hanging around. The water is chilly but it's usually worth it for the dinner table. We are also in the perfect months for the 8 hour offshore trip to catch trigger fish, sea bass, snapper, amberjack,...

Stratton Pollitzer Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Reported: 4 days ago

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David Newlin
Richmond Hill, Georgia
Reported: 4 months ago

One of the bigger redfish from today. Redfish bite has been really good. Caught 43 on a four hour this afternoon from 12 to 34 inches. Should be plenty of slot limit fish in a couple of weeks. Shark bite is wide open. Bunches of 3 to 5 footers with

David Newlin Richmond Hill, Georgia Reported: 4 months ago

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★★★★★
Stratton was amazing! 7 species in 4 hours. Super cool guy, great story and passionate about getting you on the fish.
Jon W. | October 16, 2025

Trip: Hilton Head Offshore Fishing
★★★★★
Captain Richard was great! Easy excursion, smooth water and we beat the rain on our return. And the family got to catch some fish! Can’t wait to do it again next year!
William R. | October 7, 2025

Trip: Inshore Fishing HHI
★★★★★
Great trip. Richard was very knowledgeable and obviously knew where to go to catch sharks!
Thomas D. | August 19, 2025

Trip: 3 Hour Shark Trip
★★★★★
We had an outstanding time fishing with Tommy! He was organized and knowledgeable and a pleasure to talk with. I recommend Tommy!
Mark G. | August 18, 2025

Trip: Beaufort Inshore Charters
★★★★★
Kurt was a terrific guide and a great teacher for my 8-year-old son's first experience fishing. My son had a terrific time and all he can talk about is when we will next go fishing -- a real credit to Kurt. We will 100% go out with Kurt the next time we visit Hilton Head.
Matthew R. | August 12, 2025

Trip: 2 Hour Beginner Inshore Fishing
★★★★★
David was great and very funny. Had a great time.
Tyler M. | July 27, 2025

Trip: Shark Fishing Trips
★★★★★
Stratton couldn’t have been better. The entire boat caught lots of fish and even a few sharks! He let my nephew help clean the fish at the end.
Ron S. | July 11, 2025

Trip: Hilton Head Offshore Fishing
★★★★★
Great experience! He took good care of my family!
Kamilyah H. | July 6, 2025

Trip: Tours And Boat Rides.
★★★★★
Had a great experience out on the water with Captain Blair. He answered all my kids questions about sharks and fishing in the ocean. Ended up getting six fine tooth sharks.
Mark C. | July 5, 2025

Trip: Family Shark Adventure Charter
★★★★★
Blair was great! We will use him again! My husband and friend had a wonderful time!
Stacy | July 3, 2025

Trip: Junior Anglers Fishing Charter