Damn Good Flats Fishing Charters In The Cooper River

The best flats fishing charters in the Cooper River are:

• Fishing Charleston 101 LLC
• SHALLOW THOUGHTS

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 flats trips in the Cooper River, and the most popular trips in the area are Inshore fishing For the Whole Fam guided by Jeremy and Charleston Inshore Excursion guided by Carlo.

Our guides in the Cooper River are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3784 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are 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.

Looking for kid friendly flats guides / fishing lessons in the Cooper River? Check out our beginner and family friendly flats guides in the Cooper River.

The most commonly sought after species for flats fishing are: 1. bluefish, 2. redfish, 3. speckled trout, 4. spanish mackerel, and 5. blacktip shark.

The most common fishing techniques in the Cooper River are sight casting, live bait fishing, and artificial lure fishing but cut bait fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.

Prices for flats fishing in the Cooper River can range anywhere from about $465 to $1,400, but the average price for a half day trip for flats fishing in the Cooper River is $775. The average price for a full day trip for flats fishing in the Cooper River is $1,106.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for flats fishing in the Cooper River is summer, and most anglers book their trips 6 days in advance.

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