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Inshore Fishing Charter in Hilton Head Island

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24 ft 1 - 8 People From $450
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Nearshore Fishing Charter in Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Nearshore Fishing Half Day

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30 ft 1 - 6 People From $695
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Inshore Fishing Charter in Hilton Head Island

4 Hour Backcountry Fishing

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17 ft 1 - 3 People From $550
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Inshore Fishing Charter in Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head On Artificials

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22 ft 1 - 4 People From $350
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Inshore Fishing Charter in Hilton Head Island

2 Hour Beginner Inshore Fishing

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Inshore, River, Flats Fishing Charter near Hilton Head Island

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Deep Sea Fishing Charter near Hilton Head Island

Gulfstream 10 To 12 Hr Offshore

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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter near Hilton Head Island

Real Deal Offshore Adventure

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Inshore, River, Flats Fishing Charter near Hilton Head Island

Inshore Saltwater

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Inshore, River Fishing Charter near Hilton Head Island

John's Island Slam - 21' Robalo

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21 ft 1 - 4 People From $450
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Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty Fishing Charter near Hilton Head Island

2 HR Inshore/Harbor/Jetties Fishing

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Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty Fishing Charter near Hilton Head Island

4 HR Inshore/Harbor/Jetties Fishing AM

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Everything to Know About Booking a Hilton Head Island live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in Hilton Head?

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Hilton Head with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 7 live bait fishing trips in Hilton Head, and the most popular trips in the area are Hilton Head on Artificials guided by Thomas, 4 Hour Backcountry Fishing guided by Kurt, and 2 Hour Beginner Inshore Fishing guided by Kurt.

Our guides in Hilton Head are rated a 4.97 out of 5 based on 3679 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 live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Hilton Head? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Hilton Head.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Hilton Head?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Hilton Head as well as inshore fishing, river fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Hilton Head are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. flounder, 4. black drum, and 5. bonnethead shark.

How much do Hilton Head Island live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Hilton Head can range anywhere from about $500 to $2,720, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Hilton Head is $830. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Hilton Head is $1,716.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

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.

What month is best for on a live bait fishing charter in Hilton Head?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Hilton Head is summer, and most anglers book their trips 27 days in advance.

Do I need a Hilton Head fishing license and what are the bag limits in Hilton Head?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Chris was an amazing guide and damn fun to talk to. Incredibly knowledgeable but humble and a great guy to talk to. Kendra was exceptional at the organization and communication.

    Paul R. | October 11, 2024

    Trip: Low Country Inshore Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip and they were able to book a different Captain on a days notice when the original Captain had a boat malfunction. Thank you!

    Dave B. | September 29, 2024

    Trip: Low Country Inshore Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Great time with Captain Matt caught two keepers which I will cook tonight

    John C. | September 11, 2024

    Trip: Charleston Inshore Fun!

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip. Capt Ryan filled in for our original guide and did a great job. Conditions were good and he got us hooked up on some reds.

    Eric L. | August 27, 2024

    Trip: Charleston Light Tackle Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Caleb did an excellent job taking us around the waterways and finding different spots for us. We caught some good fish and had lots of fun. Great guide to go out fishing with.

    Pejman Y. | August 25, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Fishing with Kaleb

  • ★★★★★
    What an AMAZING trip we had out on the water with Ronnie. Seriously couldn’t have asked for a better day from catching bait to catching our dream fish! Ronnie is very experienced and had so much to offer! If you are looking for a lifetime experience in Charleston, SC. BOOK with Ronnie!

    Zachary W. | August 16, 2024

    Trip: Low Country Inshore Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Great time.

    Mike C. | August 4, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Light Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    10/10 if we could put him up there , went out for a bachelor party and had a great time with Carlo. We had to cut the day short for some people and take them back to the dock but Carlo offer to take the rest of us back out for a couple more hours after. Definitely be using him every time we go out, not to mention we caught some of the biggest drum and sheep head inshore we’ve seen.

    Justin A. | August 4, 2024

    Trip: Besting Charleston's Beasts

  • ★★★★★
    I went on a 6 hour inshore/shark fishing trip with my 16 year old son and we both had a blast! We've done a lot of offshore fishing before but never inshore. Our boat Captain Walker knew exactly where to find the fish and was an all around just a great guy. We're considering booking another short shark fishing trip before we leave. Can't recommend these guys enough! We drive down here often to visit family and we're using Matt and Walker from now on. Highly recommend!

    James C. | August 1, 2024

    Trip: Charleston Inshore Fun!

  • ★★★★★
    The captain was great!! He has a great personality, joked around, and is down to earth kinda guy. He also put us on the fish!!

    Scott J. | July 14, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Light Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Nice guy, did well, knowledgeable

    Andrew M. | July 13, 2024

    Trip: Charleston Jetty Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time and caught lots of different fish. Would definitely recommend!

    Rhett E. | July 8, 2024

    Trip: 6 HR Reef/Nearshore/Jetties/Harbor

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Brent was great! We had a great trip and caught lots of fish

    Austin S. | July 5, 2024

    Trip: Charleston Nearshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Tim was great got us live bait and we got into a spot and each one of us brought in a large red drum

    Eric B. | July 3, 2024

    Trip: 4hr Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Adrian was such a fantastic guide- we got on fish immediately and caught multiple species. He has a deep knowledge of the area and has an excellent personality for the guide service. We had such a fun time, cannot wait to get back and highly recommend using his service!

    Andrew P. | July 2, 2024

    Trip: Half Day Charleston Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Great captain! Carlo wants his guests to succeed! Great experience!

    Ed . | June 27, 2024

    Trip: Besting Charleston's Beasts

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time with Capt Hayden! He was professional, easy going, and made us feel comfortable right out of the gate. We made some life long memories and was definitely the best part of our guy trip! Thank You!

    Marc A. | June 27, 2024

    Trip: 4 HR Inshore/Harbor/Jetties Fishing AM

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Jeremy was great! My son and I had a blast. Caught plenty of fish and great conversation between spots. Definitely recommend Captain Jeremy.

    Rance P. | June 25, 2024

    Trip: Inshore fishing For the Whole Fam

  • ★★★★★
    Just finished a great four hour charter, guided by Cpt. Chris. Harbour fishing for Red Fish and Shark. The boat and gear where top notch. Cpt. Chris was awesome, good captain, fun guy, made it a pleasure to fish. Hope we get to fish with him again.

    Rick H. | June 15, 2024

    Trip: Low Country Inshore Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Carlo was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Add to that the fact that we all caught a variety of fish and two of us had only been fishing once before in our lives, and you have a perfect day. Thank you!

    Peta S. | June 7, 2024

    Trip: Besting Charleston's Beasts

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