North Charleston Fishing Charters

Hop on board with Captain Will for a fishing get away on John's Island! Conveniently located in the middle of plentiful winding waterways and the Atlantic Ocean, there's plenty of exciting fishing opportunities in John's Island. On this full-day trip, you'll head out with Captain Will through John's Island inshore such as the Stono River 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

Half Day Reef Trip This is a 6-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

Hop aboard with Captain Brent for a fun filled day of deep sea fishing where you will create memories that will last a lifetime! The day starts early at the boat landing in Charleston. After loading up and departing from the dock you will make your way out through the Charleston Harbor where you will see many historic landmarks such as the Charleston Battery, Ft. Moultrie, and Ft. Sumter, to name a few. Pushing out from the harbor, you will travel on a 20-60 mile voyage into the Atlantic Ocean where you will have the opportunity to take in the breathtaking beauty of the sun rising above the horizon. You can expect to hook into the likes of Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, Sailfish, and Marlin on this offshore adventure. The 27' Pathfinder is powered by a 425hp Yamaha engine that will power you out offshore. Connect via Bluetooth to the onboard JL Audio sound system, queue up your favorite playlist, and settle in for a 1-2 hour ride out to the fishing grounds. You are welcome to get as involved as you would like with your adventure as well. Whether you'd rather lounge until the reel starts screaming or if you want your hand on the rod the whole time, Captain Brent can make it happen! He is an expert in both trolling and deep dropping, so you can customize our fishing experience. Beyond superior service and luxurious amenities, Captain Brent also provides the best rods, reels, tackle, bait, and fishing licenses you could possibly need for a successful day out on the water. Bottled water is provided as well as plenty of ice to keep your catch, food, and beverages cold. It is recommended that you bring a cooler to take fish home after the trip is over but please leave it in your vehicle as the boat has sufficient onboard coolers and fish box storage. All you need to bring onboard is your favorite lunch, snacks, drinks, sun protection, a towel, a camera, and good vibes! Otherwise, Captain Brent will take care of the rest to make the most of your Charleston offshore adventure! Read More

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

Don't worry about an extra fuel charge on this trip! Everything is included as you head out to the deep, blue waters of the Atlantic Gulfstream. This major ocean current takes warm, rich water up from the Gulf all the way to Europe, and is a major food source for all kinds of pelagic sportfish! 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 strap in for a 1.5 hour, 60+ mile boat ride out to the fruitful Gulfstream waters. On the way, Captain Bob will troll several Penn International Conventional reels with various lures. Typical catches are Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, Kingfish, and Marlin. Captain Bob also brings deep-dropping rods and reels for the opportunity of catching some large bottom-dwelling fish, such as Warsaw Grouper and other deepwater monsters. The fish are biting—book your trip now and get after it! *Fuel is not included* Guest will be charge for fuel used at the end of the charter. Contact the captain for current marina pricing. Read More

Come fish Charleston's beautiful coastal waters and prepare for an action-packed day of fishing in the South Carolina flats! With so many endless waterways, Charleston makes for great inshore fishing all year long. Mrs. Kendra, your contact listed here, runs all the scheduling for the outfit and handles most of the communication in the days leading up to the trip. On this half-day trip, our captains will take you up the river inlets and creeks, to the grass lines and docks, or out to the harbor where you'll be targeting Flounder, Redfish, and Speckled Trout. You'll be sight casting right to where the fish are on light tackle. Whether you're an expert or a beginner, our captains will show you some expert tips to help get one on the line! We have three 25' SeaPro 248s. These vessel allows up to six anglers to move around the deck with ease, and provides ample seating and a stable and flat casting deck. She boasts a top speed of 50 knots to get you skipping from spot to spot in no time, and comes equipped with everything you will need for the perfect day on the water! This vessel has fantastic shallow water capability, and with a 14” draft that allows it to access areas that most cannot. We provide all rods, reels, tackle, bait, fishing licenses and an ice box to store your catches. He'll even clean any keepers for you to take home. All you need to bring is any food or drinks you might want. Tight lines! Read More

The world is your oyster when you book this 10 Hour excursion with Captain Linus. After you meet up with Captain Linus at the dock, you guys can go over your game plan for the day. Whether you and your captain decide to go offshore, stay in nearshore, or hit the reefs will depend on the weather conditions, the tides, and of course your personal preference. You can even talk with your Captain about hitting multiple areas for a trolling/bottom fishing combo. Captain Linus will provide expert advice on what will be fishing the best that day so listen carefully and heed his advice when deciding how you'd like to spend your day. No matter what you and Linus decide, he will help you load up and store whatever you've brought on board, and make sure you're comfortable! After you get settled in one of the many comfy seats, Captain Linus will start up his triplet 300HP Mercury Verados and you will motor out a couple of miles offshore to do some trolling, bottom fishing, and relaxing. Offshore trips usually involve a lot of trolling and target Marlin, Sailfish, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, and Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi). Nearshore trips can include a mix of trolling for King and Spanish Mackerel, and bottom fishing the Reefs for Snapper Species and Black Seabass. Targeting the nearshore Reefs, in particular, can result in Cobia and Amberjack as well! Beyond superior service and luxurious amenities, Captain Linus will provide you with top-of-the-line rods, reels, tackle, and bait, specific to whatever type of fishing you'd like to do that day, along with a cooler full of ice and water, and all necessary fishing licenses you will need for a successful day out on the water. All Captain Linus suggests you bring is your sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, lunch, and any snacks and drinks you'd like to have on board. With these items in tow, Captain Linus will have you "Catchin, Cruisin, and Chillin" in no time! Read More

Consists of fishing in the rivers, creeks, inlets and beaches surrounding Charleston. Typically the water is calm and land is always visible so motion sickness medicine is usually not needed, but feel free to bring some. The travel time from the dock to the fishing destination is short - typically 20 minutes so you will be fishing within minutes. On this type of fishing charter, depending on the time of year, we target Red Drum (aka Redfish or Spot Tail Bass), Sea Trout, Flounder, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Sharks, Sheepshead and more! We use spinning reels and a variety of live bait, such as shrimp and finger mullet. This is the most popular excursion and is available in 1/2 day, 3/4 day and full day trips. 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

Don’t want to go way out in the ocean but want to still fill up the cooler and have fun 25 miles off the coast? Embark on Captain Matt's nearshore trip to fill the feezer and have a blast doing it! Destinations include artificial reefs and natural live bottom areas up to 9 miles offshore. Typical catches include black sea bass, vermillion snapper, red snapper, triggerfish, amberjack, cobia, sharks, and other species. For these trips, you'll be fishing out of Captain Matt's 30' Contender Center Console, that has a cruising speed of 33 Knots and can handle up to 4 passengers on these trips. Captain Matt will get you all set up with top-of-the-line fishing gear with spinning and conventional gear available. Your license is provided along with all bait and tackle but feel free to bring along your own if you prefer. 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 overindulgence is obviously not tolerated for safety reasons. Read More

Hop on board with Captain Conner for an exciting day of fishing the shallow tidal creeks, and low country marshland around Kiawah SC! Conveniently located between the bountiful Kiawah River and the open Atlantic Ocean, it's safe to say there's no shortage of fish! On this 4 to 8-hour trip, Captain Conner is based out of the John's Island/Folly beach area but loves picking up his clients down in Kiawah to explore the local waters. Stalking the myriad of fingers and shallow creeks of the Kiawah River you can expect to sight fish Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Blacktip Shark, Bonnethead Shark, Flounder, and much more! You can use light tackle with artificial lures or live bait, or even fly fish if you want to. 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 boat that can fit up to 2 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 rods, reels, tackle, 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

Launch aboard one of the nicest boats in Charleston Harbor in Captain Bentley's fully decked out 43ft Albermarle Express. With your experienced Captain at the helm, this boat drives like a 50' Sportfish. It's fast, clean, and comfortable and comes loaded with only the highest quality fishing gear, equipment, and amenities. Scroll through the pictures above to see for yourself. These extended day offshore adventures, depart from Tolers Cove Marina at 5am and run out around 50 - 60 miles. This can take anywhere from 2 to 2.5 hours depending on sea conditions, but it is well worth the haul. You'll be riding comfortably aboard one of the nicest boats in Charleston Harbor and get 7+ hours of Bottom fishing and trolling for big specimens in 250 to 2000 feet of water. These trips produce pelagics like Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Dolphin, and Tuna. return to dock at 5pm. For these extended day offshore adventures, you will meet up with Captain Bentley before well before sunrise to get ready for a 5am depature. After you get settled in, and Captain Bentley cranks up his twin 700 HP Caterpillar engines you will motor out around 60 miles offshore to do some trolling, bottom fishing, and fish catching! You are welcome to get as involved as you would like with your adventure as well, whether you'd rather lounge and enjoy the comfortable cabin until the reel starts screaming or if you want your hand on the rod the whole time, Captain Bentley can make it happen! Captain Bentley's 43’ Albemarle Express Sport Fisherman. She has twin Caterpillar C-12 diesel engines that allow for a 28 knot cruises. Plenty of room in the cockpit, and the “helm deck” is air-conditioned. Comfortable seating throughout. A salon is below with a full head and seating area. Plenty of drink boxes and the galley has a microwave, sink, 2 refrigerators, and 2 freezers. There are two large fish boxes, a tower with second driving station, and the boat has all modern electronics; Garmin GPS, Garmin Sonar/Sounder, with Chirp Transducer, Radar, Auto Pilot, and 3 Marine VHF radios. Great stereo system with SiriusXM radio that is bluetooth connectable to your own music play list. The boat exceeds All USCG safety equipment requirements, including an EPIRB. She is fast, roomy and comfortable, and provides a very nice ride to the fishing grounds, as well as a stable and comfortable fishing platform. Beyond superior service and luxurious amenities, Captain Bentley also only provides the highest quality 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, drink, sun protection, maybe a towel, and your camera! Otherwise, Captain Bentley will take care of the rest to make the most of your Charleston offshore adventure! Read More