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River Fishing Charters In Charleston Harbor

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Fishing in Charleston

Inshore, River Fishing Charter in Charleston

Inshore Fishing - 24’ Blazer Bay

100% (4)
24 ft 1 - 6 People $$
Fishing in Mount Pleasant

Inshore, Nearshore, River Fishing Charter in Mount Pleasant

Half Day Charleston Adventure

100% (4)
23 ft 1 - 4 People $$
Fishing in Folly Beach

Flats, Inshore, River Fishing Charter in Folly Beach

4 Hour In-shore Fishing Trip

100% (4)
20 ft 1 - 5 People $
Fishing in Mount Pleasant

Inshore, Jetty, River Fishing Charter in Mount Pleasant

Sharks/Redfish In Charleston Harbor

100% (1)
30 ft 1 - 6 People $
Fishing in North Charleston

Flats, Inshore, River Fishing Charter in North Charleston

Charleston Inshore Excursion

NEW
17 ft 1 - 2 People $$
Fishing in Mount Pleasant

Flats, Inshore, Jetty, River Fishing Charter in Mount Pleasant

4hr Inshore

100% (1)
23 ft 1 - 6 People $$

Most Popular Types of River Trips in Charleston Harbor

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More River Fishing Charters Near Charleston Harbor

Fishing in Mount Pleasant
Fishing in Mount Pleasant
Fishing in Mount Pleasant
trip description for Half Day on Light Tackle in Mount Pleasant

On this trip, you'll fish the Charleston Harbor and the surrounding estuaries for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, and Flounder. This rich inshore fishery is one of the best in South Carolina, and is perfect for a half day trip! Whether you're an experienced angler or just looking to try something new on your vacation, you'll have a great time on the water with Captain Christoper! His trips are extremely reliable, and you can be confident that he'll put you right on the fish and help you land a bunch! You'll be fishing on spinning gear with live bait, but if you want to try your hand at lure-fishing, just let Christopher know and he'll get you set up. Captai Christopher runs his trips aboard his 23' SeaPro bay boat. She's equipped with a 200-HP Suzuki engine to get you out there quickly, and features a ton of amenities including a PowerPole for manuvering in shallow water, a live well for bait, a wireless trolling motor, and a full suite of Simrad electronics. Get out there and get ready for a fantastic fishing experience! Read More

Inshore, River Fishing Charter in Mount Pleasant

Half Day On Light Tackle

100% (1)
23 ft 1 - 4 People $$
Fishing in Folly Beach
Fishing in Folly Beach
Fishing in Folly Beach
trip description for Folly Fly or Light Tackle in Folly Beach

Hop on board with Captain Conner for an exciting day of fishing the tidal creeks, flats, and backcountry marshland on South Carolina's beautiful coast! Conveniently located between the plentiful winding waterways of the Folly River and the Atlantic Ocean, it's safe to say there's no shortage of fish around Folly Beach, SC. On this 4 to 8-hour trip, Captain Conner will take you through the shallow creeks and marshes of the Folly River, sight fishing, using bait or throwing flies to Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, sharks and others! This trip will be focused on fly fishing or light tackle depending on your preference. Captain Conner will get your rod set up with what the fish are biting for, whichever method you choose! Whether you're a beginner or experienced angler, Captain Conner will give you all the instruction you need to attract some fish. You’ll be fishing aboard a maneuverable skiff that can fit up to 3 anglers. Equipped with a wireless trolling motor, this vessel will have no problem getting you into hard-to-reach waters. Captain Conner will provide all the rods, reels, tackle, flies, fishing licenses, water, and snacks. He'll have an ice-filled cooler ready to go and will even do some photography for you! All you need to bring is sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, and a hat if you need one. Come aboard with Captain Conner and catch some fish! Read More

Eco / Sunset Tour, Flats, Inshore, River Fishing Charter in Folly Beach

Folly Fly Or Light Tackle

NEW
18 ft 1 - 2 People $$
Fishing in Charleston
Fishing in Charleston
Fishing in Charleston
trip description for Family Five Half Day Trip in Charleston

This is Captain Jeremy's most requested excursion for families with young children. On your adventure you will combine 3 hours of fishing with 2 hours of beachcombing on Morris Island overlooking Ft. Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. After fishing Captain Jeremy will beach the boat and your family can explore the beach for shells, sharks teeth or go for a swim! While on the beach bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy before heading back to Shem Creek. Additional hours on the excursion are available at $75.00 per hour. Read More

Inshore, River Fishing Charter in Charleston

Family Five Half Day Trip

NEW
22 ft 1 - 5 People $$
Fishing in Charleston
Fishing in Charleston
Fishing in Charleston
trip description for Charleston Inshore Action in Charleston

Hop on board with Captain Will for a fishing get away on John's Island! The waters in and surrounding Charleston Harbor provide the perfect habitat for targeting inshore game species on light tackle, like Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Sheepshead, and Spanish Mackerel. Protected from the winds and waves generally associated with offshore fishing trips, these inshore fishing charters are perfect for those who are new to boating and fishing. On this half or full-day trip, you will fish the many creeks, oyster beds, rivers, and inlets of Charleston Harbor where you'll be going after some Black Drum, Black Seabass, Gag Grouper, Hogfish, Redfish, Spadefish, and Spanish Mackerel. You can go after these fish using techniques such as bottom fishing, jigging, live bait, and trolling. Whatever fish you want to catch, just let Captain Will know and he'll get you set up with the best method and provide some expert instruction to make sure you get one on your line! You’ll be fishing aboard a 26' Skeeter bay boat that can fit up to 4 anglers. Powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine, she'll have no problem traversing the inshore John's Island waters. This vessel is equipped with GPS, Fishfinder, a Live Bait Well, a Wireless Trolling Motor, and an Ice Box to store your catches. Captain Will will even clean any keepers for you to take home. Captain Will provides all rods, reels, tackle, fishing licenses, water, and snacks. All you need to bring is sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, a hat, and any food or drinks you might need on the water. Have a blast with Captain Will! Read More

Inshore, River Fishing Charter in Charleston

Charleston Inshore Action

NEW
26 ft 1 - 5 People $$
Fishing in Folly Beach
Fishing in Folly Beach
Fishing in Folly Beach
trip description for Low Country Flats Action in Folly Beach

Enjoy the low country waters of Charleston, Folly Beach, and Kiawah Island with Captain Brian as you chase down all kinds of inshore species. Trips start at 7 am for morning trips and 2 pm for afternoon trips. With over three decades of experience Captain Brian and his team offer unparalleled knowledge and experience of the unique river systems of Charleston and surrounding inshore waters. While enjoying all that the rivers have to offer you will have the unique opportunity to catch fish ranging from Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead, or Shark. Captain Brian will provide all the bait, tackle, rods, reels, bottled water, and fishing licenses you will need for an awesome adventure. He is also more than happy to fish outside of Folly Beach and will fish closer to Charleston on the Stono river tributary or closer to Kiawah. Captain Brian loves to practice catch and release to benefit his local fishery, but is more than happy to clean your catch for you as well if you'd like to keep some slot fish to take home for dinner! ​All he recommends is that you dress appropriately for the weather and bring non-aerosol sunscreen, sunglasses, and any food or drinks you'd like to enjoy onboard. If you plan to take home your catch, you can also bring a personal cooler with ice that you can leave in your car for after the trip. Read More

Flats, Inshore, River Fishing Charter in Folly Beach

Low Country Flats Action

NEW
22 ft 1 - 4 People $
Fishing in Folly Beach
Fishing in Folly Beach
Fishing in Folly Beach
trip description for Low Country Exploration Trip in Folly Beach

Enjoy the low country waters of Charleston, Folly Beach, and Kiawah Island with Captain Brian as you chase down all kinds of inshore species. Trips start at 7 am for morning trips and 1-2 pm for afternoon trips. With over three decades of experience Captain Brian and his team offer unparalleled knowledge and experience of the unique river systems of Charleston and surrounding inshore waters. While enjoying all that the rivers have to offer you will have the unique opportunity to catch fish ranging from Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead, or Shark. Captain Brian will provide all the bait, tackle, rods, reels, bottled water, and fishing licenses you will need for an awesome adventure. Depending on where your staying, Captain Brian can often pick you up closer to home base if that makes it easier for you. He will often venture north from Folly Beach to fish closer to Charleston in the Stono river tributary or move south to fish closer to Kiawah. Let us know where you're staying and we'll see if Captain Brian can accommodate you! Captain Brian loves to practice catch and release to benefit his local fishery, but is more than happy to clean your catch for you as well if you'd like to keep some slot fish to take home for dinner! ​All he recommends is that you dress appropriately for the weather and bring non-aerosol sunscreen, sunglasses, and any food or drinks you'd like to enjoy onboard. If you plan to take home your catch, you can also bring a personal cooler with ice that you can leave in your car for after the trip. Read More

Flats, Inshore, River Fishing Charter in Folly Beach

Low Country Exploration Trip

NEW
22 ft 1 - 4 People $$
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Everything to Know About Booking a Charleston Harbor river fishing charter

What are the best river fishing charters in Charleston Harbor?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 15 river trips in Charleston Harbor, and the most popular trips in the area are Inshore fishing - 24’ Blazer Bay guided by Johnston, Half Day Charleston Adventure guided by Adrian, and 4 hour in-shore fishing trip guided by Dustin.

Our guides in Charleston Harbor are rated a 4.93 out of 5 based on 2541 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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.

The most popular cities to book a River charter in are Mount Pleasant, Charleston and Folly Beach.

Looking for kid friendly river guides / fishing lessons in Charleston Harbor? Check out our beginner and family friendly river guides in Charleston Harbor.

What types of river fishing charters are common in Charleston Harbor?

The most commonly sought after species for river Fishing are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. flounder, and 4. sheepshead.

The most common fishing techniques in Charleston Harbor are light tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and artificial lure fishing but bottom fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.

How much do Charleston Harbor river fishing charters cost?

for river fishing in Charleston Harbor prices can range anywhere from about $500 to $950, but the average price for a half day trip for river fishing in Charleston Harbor is $590. The average price for a full day trip for river fishing in Charleston Harbor is $894.

What month is best for river fishing in Charleston Harbor?

The most popular season for river fishing in Charleston Harbor is summer, and most anglers book their trips 17 days in advance.

Do I need a Charleston Harbor fishing license and what are the bag limits in Charleston Harbor?

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

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    Loved it. Kids had fun. Matt is very knowledgeable and nice. Can’t wait to do some deep sea fishing next summer.

    Ben B. with Matt S. of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip!!

    Jonathan W. with Johnston M. of Charleston, South Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great day on the water with Captain Dustin! He was very knowledgeable and had great patience with us! We had two small kids and three adults! All of us landed Redfish! Thank you for a great time and helping us make some awesome memories!

    Meg K. with Dustin S. of Folly Beach, South Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great trip!

    Tyler M. with Johnston M. of Charleston, South Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    Five stars for sure! Tim was great from start to finish, had everything we needed, put us on the fish and went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed our time catching fish. Would highly recommend, and one of the unusual things about Tim is, he is a Charleston native. Joe

    Joe M. with Tim M. of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    Very nice guy great fishing really knows what he’s doing put me on sharks right away great to find some one you can actually talk to and hold a conversation

    Ryan F. with Dustin S. of Folly Beach, South Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    Adrian was just awesome! He kept us up to date on weather and was flexible with date/time to make sure we went out at the best time. He got there early to make sure we were all set with plenty of bait and extra rods and reels ready to go. He even had an extra hat and sunglasses for our 16 yo who forgot his. He knew the best fishing spots and locations at each spot. He could cast within inches of his intended target, was very knowledgeable about the fish, and helped us release the sting ray and gar we accidentally caught. Very pleasant, hard working and very experienced! You can’t go wrong with Adrian!

    Cynthia B. with Adrian J. of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    He was very good and tried to get us where the fish were bitting but hot weather was not our friend for this adventure but we did catch some would go with him again hands down

    Michele W. with Christopher C. of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time. Captain Adrian was knowledgeable and interactive. One of our best trips.

    John A. with Adrian J. of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    We had an incredible day fishing with Captain Adrian! He was awesome lining up the best time of day to fish ahead of time thru great communication. While we didn't expect to catch a bunch since we were early in the season, we caught a BUNCH of fish - completely lost count it was such a good day - all catch and release. Adrian did a great job keeping our lines in the water from baiting hooks to fixing a few snags to getting fish off the hooks. Adrian was awesome! Highly recommend!! What a great day...

    Ben F. with Adrian J. of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    Dustin was great! Not the most ideal day for fishing but he made it his goal for us to enjoy ourselves and catch fish. Is extremely knowledgeable about fishing. Would highly recommend.

    Caroline N. with Dustin S. of Folly Beach, South Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    Dustin was great. Very patient and helpful in every way. Thanks for the awsome time. Tails up

    Rock G. with Dustin S. of Folly Beach, South Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    The trip was excellent. Captain Griffin was a great guide and engaging. Shared a lot about fishing and the Charleston area. Absolutely looking forward to doing it again.

    Edward S. with Johnston M. of Charleston, South Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Adrian was awesome!!! We caught a bunch of fish had an incredible time on the water. Highly recommended!!!

    Paul B. with Adrian J. of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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