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Inshore, River Fishing in Johns 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, River in North Charleston

Besting Charleston's Beasts

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24 ft 1 - 12 People From $350
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Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Charleston

Inshore Aboard Sportsman Bay Boat

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23 ft 1 - 10 People From $500
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Inshore Fishing in Mount Pleasant

Charleston Inshore Fun!

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19 ft 1 - 3 People From $400
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Inshore Fishing in Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head On Artificials

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22 ft 1 - 4 People From $350
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Inshore, River, Flats in Folly Beach

Folly Fly Or Light Tackle

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18 ft 1 - 2 People From $525

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Inshore, River, Flats in Mount Pleasant

Inshore Saltwater

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Inshore, River, Flats in Folly Beach

Low Country Flats Action

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25 ft 1 - 12 People From $600
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Inshore, Jetty, River, Flats in Mount Pleasant

4hr Inshore

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23 ft 1 - 6 People From $550
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, River, Flats in Folly Beach

Folly Fly Or Light Tackle

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18 ft 1 - 2 People From $525
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing 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 in Mount Pleasant

Charleston Inshore Fun!

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19 ft 1 - 3 People From $400
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Little River On Light Tackle

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Charleston Deep Sea Offshore

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24 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,180
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Inshore, River Fishing in Charleston

Inshore Fishing - 24’ Blazer Bay

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24 ft 1 - 6 People From $500
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3/4 Day Nearshore Fishing Frenzy!

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45 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,000
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Reef Fishing - 35’ Everglades

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45 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,235
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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Hilton Head Island

Backcountry Light Tackle & Fly

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18 ft 1 - 2 People From $525
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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, River Fishing in Charleston

Full Day Inshore - 26' Skeeter

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26 ft 1 - 4 People From $850
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, River Fishing in Charleston

Charleston Inshore Action

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26 ft 1 - 5 People From $550
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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, River Fishing in Folly Beach

Beachcombing With Captain Will

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26 ft 1 - 4 People From $550
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Mount Pleasant

Offshore Reef Fishing

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26 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100
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Deep Sea Fishing in North Charleston

Reef & Bottom Fishing Trip

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26 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,425
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Offshore Trolling With Captain TJ

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26 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,800

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Everything to Know About Booking a South Carolina topwater fishing charter

What are the best topwater fishing charters in South Carolina?

Why should I book a topwater fishing charter in South Carolina with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 9 topwater fishing trips in South Carolina, and the most popular trips in the area are 4hr Inshore guided by Tim, Inshore aboard Sportsman Bay Boat guided by Adam, and John's Island Slam - 21' Robalo guided by Derrick.

Our guides in South Carolina are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3817 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 topwater fishing guides / fishing lessons in South Carolina? Check out our beginner and family friendly topwater fishing guides in South Carolina.

What types of topwater fishing charters are common in South Carolina?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for topwater fishing in South Carolina as well as river fishing, flats fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for topwater fishing in South Carolina are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. flounder, 4. black drum, and 5. sheepshead.

How much do South Carolina topwater fishing charters cost?

Prices for topwater fishing in South Carolina can range anywhere from about $523 to $2,100, but the average price for a half day trip for topwater fishing in South Carolina is $915. The average price for a full day trip for topwater fishing in South Carolina is $1,567.

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 topwater fishing charter in South Carolina?

The most popular season to go on a topwater fishing charter in South Carolina is summer, and most anglers book their trips 30 days in advance.

Do I need a South Carolina fishing license and what are the bag limits in South Carolina?

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.

Recent Reviews

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

    John C. | September 11, 2024

    Trip: Charleston Inshore Fun!

  • ★★★★★
    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!

  • ★★★★★
    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

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

    Ed P. | June 27, 2024

    Trip: Besting Charleston's Beasts

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Tim was great all through, from early communication/coordination to execution of our 4 hour charter for 4 guys. He showed us how he netted baitfish, then we set up on bull redfish. We were into them quickly and everyone in our party boated fish. Then we relocated because we wanted to try for shark and once again we got on them quickly, and again we all boated fish. Bargain plan, one good size ray was also caught. Highly recommend you try booking Captain Tim.

    Jeffrey H. | May 4, 2024

    Trip: 4hr Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Five stars for sure! Tim was great from start to finish, had everything we needed, put us on the fish and went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed our time catching fish. Would highly recommend, and one of the unusual things about Tim is, he is a Charleston native. Joe

    Joe M. | August 11, 2023

    Trip: 4hr Inshore

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