Damn Good Cobia Fishing Charters In South Carolina

The best cobia fishing charters in South Carolina are:

• Sea Breeze Charters guided by Michael Y.
• Short Skirts Sportfishing guided by Hayden M.
• Above and below charters guided by David P.
• A Live One guided by Blair W.
• No Problem Sportfishing guided by Ed S.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 48 cobia trips in South Carolina, and the most popular trips in the area are 6 HR Reef/Nearshore/Jetties/Harbor guided by Hayden, 4 Hour Charleston Nearshore guided by Chris, and 8 Hour Bottom Fishing guided by Robert.

Our guides in South Carolina are rated a 4.97 out of 5 based on 9485 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 cobia guides / fishing lessons in South Carolina? Check out our beginner and family friendly cobia guides in South Carolina.

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for cobia in South Carolina as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in South Carolina are bottom fishing, live bait fishing, and trolling but artificial lure fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.

Prices for cobia in South Carolina can range anywhere from about $650 to $3,080, but the average price for a half day trip for cobia in South Carolina is $993. The average price for a full day trip for cobia in South Carolina is $2,216.

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 cobia fishing in South Carolina is summer, and most anglers book their trips 22 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in South Carolina, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in South Carolina. When in doubt, your guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations in South Carolina.