Damn Good Tarpon Fishing Charters In South Carolina

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 9 tarpon trips in South Carolina, and the most popular trips in the area are 3-6 Hr – Inshore Trip guided by Michael, Inshore Fishing II guided by Johnston, and Hilton Head Inshore Fishing Trip guided by Stratton.

Our guides in South Carolina are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 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.

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

The most common fishing techniques in South Carolina are light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and live bait fishing but cut bait fishing and jigging are popular as well.

Prices for tarpon in South Carolina can range anywhere from about $550 to $1,235, but the average price for a half day trip for tarpon in South Carolina is $683. The average price for a full day trip for tarpon in South Carolina is $1,085.

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 tarpon fishing in South Carolina is summer, and most anglers book their trips 20 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 fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in South Carolina.