Damn Good Johns Island Fishing Charters

The waters in and surrounding Charleston Harbor provide the perfect habitat for targeting all kinds of inshore game species on light tackle, like Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, and a variety of shark species. On this inshore trip with Captain Brent, you will fish the historic Charleston Harbor and its waterways all within a short and comfortable boat ride from one of Captain Brent's convenient pickup locations. 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. You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Brent's 27-foot Pathfinder center console. She can accommodate up to 6 anglers on the spacious and comfortable deck. Captain Brent will provide rods, reels, tackle, licenses, bait, ice, cooler, and bottled water. Feel free to bring your own equipment as well as any food and drinks of your choice. Don’t forget sunscreen and a hat. Read More

Launch aboard Captain Brad's fully decked out 26' Center Console for a first-class and productive Trolling experience out of historic Charleston SC. With a background in the US Coast Guard and a resulting 10+ years of experience fishing the Atlantic Coast all the way from Maine down to the Florida Keys, Captain Brad will put all of his knowledge toward getting you on the fish safely and in style! Captain Brad usually likes to launch from the WO Thomas Jr. Boat Landing by the Westmoreland bridge, but there is no need to waste your time hailing an uber or fretting showing up on time, if transportation is a problem Brad is more than happy to come to pick you up! Just let us know where you'd like to be picked up from. Either way, after you get settled in, and Captain brad starts up his twin 150 Yamahas, you will motor out a couple of miles offshore to do some Trolling and fish catching. Trolling trips are great because the boat and the knowledge of your captain do the "boring" part for you. You get to sit back, relax, enjoy the sweet sea breeze while you wait for the reel to start screaming! These trips can be extremely productive as well. If you get into a pod of Wahoo, King Mackerel, or Mahi, Captain Brad will just keep circling back to catch more and more, until you've caught your limit or your arms get too tired. Wahoo, King Mackerel, and Mahi Mahi, are just a couple of the potential species you could catch while you're out there, and there are plenty more species the productive waters of the Atlantic can offer up! You are welcome to get as involved as you would like with your adventure as well, whether you'd rather lounge and chat with the lovely company you've brought on board, or scan the horizon looking for birds or fish activity to help out your Captain, Captain Brad will make sure you have a fantastic time either way. Beyond superior service and luxurious amenities, Captain Brad also provides the best rods, reels, tackle, bait, and fishing licenses you could possibly need for a successful day out on the water. Thus, all you need to bring is your favorite lunch, snack, and drink, your sun protection, maybe a towel, and some good company! Otherwise, Captain Brad will take care of the rest to make the most of your Charleston Trolling adventure! Read More

Launch aboard Captain TJ's fully decked out 26' Mako for an epic and productive trolling adventure off the coast of Charleston SC. Captain TJ will put all of his knowledge of fish habits, sea trends, and weather patterns toward getting you on the fish safely and in style! After you get settled in, and Captain TJ starts up his 200 Suzuki, you will motor out a couple miles offshore to the fishing grounds. Thes trolling trips are great because the boat and the knowledge of your captain do the "boring" part for you. Captain TJ will drop the throttle down to a couple knots and start surveying the horizon for birds and grass lines. The grass lines can provide structure for pelagics to congregate around and birds are usually an indicator of bait on the surface! You're welcome to help TJ scout, but you more than welcome to sit back, relax, and enjoy the sweet sea breeze while you wait for the reel to start screaming! These trips can be extremely productive as well. If you get into a pod of Wahoo, King Mackerel, or Mahi, Captain TJ will just keep circling back to catch more and more, until you've caught your limit or your arms get too tired. Wahoo, King Mackerel, and Mahi Mahi, are just a couple of the potential species you could catch while you're out there, and there are plenty more species the productive waters of the Atlantic can offer up! Beyond superior service and luxurious amenities, Captain TJ also provides the best rods, reels, tackle, bait, and fishing licenses you could possibly need for a successful day out on the water. TJ recommends you bring your favorite lunch, snack, and drink items, your sun protection, maybe a towel, and some good company! Otherwise, Captain TJ will take care of the rest to make sure you fill the box on your next Charleston Offshore Trolling adventure! Read More

This trip leaves the dock at 6 or 7 AM and returns around 3 PM. Destinations include the Charleston Harbor Jetties, Charleston Nearshore Reefs, or natural live bottom areas out to about 15 miles offshore, depending on wind and sea conditions. Typical catches include red drum, snapper species, cobia, trigger fish, sharks, and a variety of other species. All charters are aboard a 35' Everglades center console powered by triplet 300HP Mercury Verado engines. Additional equipment on board includes GPS navigational information, sonar, and radar. Captain Linu's boat also comes loaded with raw and freshwater pumps, a flush toilet under the helm, outriggers, in-floor fish boxes, dry storage areas, and a large live well. The boat comes loaded with bottled water and plenty of ice and cooler space for your use. You need only bring food and any other beverages you wish. Alcoholic beverages are permitted but over indulgence is not tolerated for safety reasons. Read More

Full Day Offshore Trip This is a full day (12-hour) fishing trip out to the Gulfstream on the hunt for Dolphin, Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, Marlin, and more! No place to be, and plenty of time to fish. The perfect trip for dedicated anglers. Read More

Join Captain Dustin and Crew for a day of fishing aboard his 20-foot Proline center console. This is a great riding boat that seats 4 comfortably but can accommodate up to 5. Captain Dustin and his crew take pride in not only the amount of fish you catch, but the overall experience as well. They strive to make each trip special for anglers of all ages. On these inshore trips, you can expect to catch several different species of local fish such as red-drum, black-drum, trout, sheepshead, and a variety of shark species as well. Captain Dustin recommends you bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, snacks and beverages. He will provide a cooler full of ice and water as well as all fishing gear and licenses His boat is equipped with gps, sonar, stereo with bluetooth, 2 active live wells, trolling motor, stake it anchor system, yamaha 150 hp motor, Simrad GPS with side scan, down scan and chirp. The best time to catch fish inshore largely depends on the tides. You will want to pick a time a few hours before a tide change for the best fishing. In the spring it's best around the low tide change. In the summer and fall, it is typically a few hours before high tide, that provides the best bite. During July and August, it is best to try and pick early morning or late afternoon times to avoid the heat. Additionally try and pick days that will allow for frequently changing weather. Booking on the last day of your trip may not work out. Captain Dustin and his crew are very flexible and will work with you to ensure you the best experience possible! So what are you waiting for!? Head out with Captain Dustin for your next Charleston adventure! Read More

Head out on the Lowcountry’s Tidal Waters for an epic fishing adventure with professional inshore fishing guide in Captain Ryan and spend the day exploring the beautiful waters surrounding Charleston, SC. As a gear enthusiast, Captain Ryan provides some of the finest fly gear in the industry to hook into Redfish, Trout, and other nearshore species as well. You'll be spending your time on his Maverick HPX-S skiff. This boat is the primary skiff in sight fishing the lowcountry. This boat is obviously perfect for exploring the shallow water tidal regions of the low country. Nothing like stalking up on unsuspecting redfish in such shallow what that their backs are sticking out! Read More

Looking for an adrenaline-pumping offshore fishing adventure? Then look no further than Charleston, SC – home to some of the best fishing in the world! A 10-hour, full day, offshore fishing trip is the perfect way to experience everything this amazing coastline has to offer. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a novice, a trip aboard with Captain Johnston will be an unforgettable experience. He specializes in offshore fishing, and will make sure to put you on the fish. On this trip, you'll hone in on Yellowfin Tuna and Wahoo—two of the fastest and most aggressive pelagic sportfish species, and both world-famous for their fighting ability, beautiful colors, and taste! These fish travel thousands of miles hunting squid, baitfish, ballyhoo, and more, and when they hit your line, you'll feel it! To attract these fish, Captain Johnston will be trolling a variety of baits and lures, but as soon as that rod bends, it's all you! Bring your A-game, because these hard-fishing gamefish will test your skill, strength, and stamina. Each of these species are also delicious, either prepared raw as sashimi, seared on the grill with some lime juice, or in fish tacos! Your captain is happy to clean and prep your keepers for you back at the dock, so bring a cooler! You'll be aboard Captain Johnston's 35' Everglades center console with a capacity for 6 anglers. Powered by three 300 HP Mercury engines, she'll shred through the offshore waters with ease to take you where the fish are biting! This vessel comes equipped with a GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Fighting Chair, Outriggers, on-board Bathroom and Ice Box to store your catches. Captain Johnston will provide all rods, reels, tackle, live bait, lures and fishing licenses. All you need to bring is a pair of sunglasses, sunscreen, and any food or drinks you might want out on the water. You should also bring a camera to record your trophy fish. Head out to the deep waters and bag a personal record! Read More

Captain Justin offers multiple different inshore fishing packages to fit your needs! Whether it's using light tackle in the back creeks targeting the many different species of fish or going after a trophy bull redfish, various species of sharks, or even stingrays in the harbor! Step aboard this beautiful Sportsman 214 Tournament Bay boat. She comes fully equipped with the latest top-of-the-line equipment, such as a 12" Simrad EVO3 depth finder, Minn Kota Terrova trolling motor with spot lock and Power Pole shallow water anchor, allowing the opportunity to get to the fish in even the trickiest of areas! Other features include a premium sound system with Bluetooth, 3 live wells, and plenty of storage. Powered by the strong and ever-dependable Yamaha VMAX 150 you are sure to get to the fish fast and back to port safe! Captain Justin will provide all the rods, reels, tackle, licenses, tackle, bait, an ice cooler, and bottled water. Feel free to bring your own equipment if you'd like, your favorite food and drinks, and don’t forget sunscreen, a hat, and some sunglasses! Read More

On this trip, you'll head go offshore to different wrecks, reefs and ledges for bottom fishing and trolling. Depending on targeted species and the time of year this can be as close as two miles from shore and as deep as thirty-five miles from shore. Captain Bob uses and provides Penn spinning and conventional reels to pull up a variety of species. Typical catches include Black Seabass, Triggerfish, Snappers, Grouper, Amberjack, Barracuda, Sharks, Cobia, Kingfish, and Sheepshead. On the morning of your trip, you'll load up aboard Captain Bob's luxurious 30' Grady White center console. You'll get comfortable in a bean bag and settle in for the ride out to the fishing grounds. Then, the real adventure will begin! Whether you're trolling or bottomfishing, you'll be able to fight fish and collect trophies all day. The fish are biting—get out there and have some fun! *Fuel not included* Guest pays for fuel used at the end of the charter. Contact the captain for current marina fuel prices. Read More

Half Day Reef Trip This is a 8-hour fishing trip, where you'll be fishing at Charleston's own Jetties, reefs and wrecks. Head offshore weather permitting about 20 miles to local reefs and live bottom in search of Snapper, Cobia, Grouper, King Mackerel, Amberjack, and more. This trip is perfect for catching some fresh fish to take back home! Read More

Head out with Captain Adrian to explore the waters around Charleston SC, whether you're looking to hang around inshore/nearshore to whack Redfish, Trout and Spanish Mackerel, or poke it a little further offshore on a 6 hour trip to bottom fish for some delicious table fare, Captain Adrian will be there to lend his expert advice! If you'd like to book a 6 hour, you can expect to venture anywhere from 15 miles offshore to hit the wrecks and reefs to bottom fish for some delicious table fare. Captain Adrian is an expert at bottom fishing and knows exactly where to take you whether you're looking for Mingos, Triggerfish, Blacks sea bass, or almost any other species that calls the bottom of the ocean its home. Half-day trips can provide a more affordable less intensive way to get out on the water, have a great time, and bring home some tasty fish for dinner! Either way, Captain Adrian will provide all the necessary rods, reels, tackle, bait, coolers and ice to ensure you have a fantastic offshore experience. All he recommends you bring are your favorite snacks and drinks and a cooler to take home all your fillets after Adrian has cleaned them for you! Read More