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Adrian J.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Independent Guide 21 years of exp.

Captain Adrian runs fishing charters out of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and brings a deep-rooted passion for the water to every trip. A Charleston native, he grew up exploring the coastal marshes and estuaries that now serve as his daily fishing grounds. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020, he turned a lifelong love for fishing into a full-time guiding career—and he hasn’t looked back since. Specializing in both inshore and offshore fishing, Captain Adrian...

About Your Guide

Adrian J.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 21 years of exp.

Captain Adrian runs fishing charters out of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and brings a deep-rooted passion for the water to every trip. A Charleston native, he grew up exploring the coastal marshes and estuaries that now serve as his daily fishing grounds. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020, he turned a lifelong love for fishing into a full-time guiding career—and he hasn’t looked back since.

Specializing in both inshore and offshore fishing, Captain Adrian targets species like redfish, black seabass, sheepshead, snapper, and more. With a strong knowledge of local waters and seasonal patterns, he tailors each trip to match conditions and guest preferences—whether you're after relaxed inshore casting or the thrill of offshore action.

What sets Captain Adrian apart is his patience, enthusiasm, and commitment to giving every guest a top-tier experience. He’s great with beginners looking to learn the ropes and equally ready to guide experienced anglers toward their next trophy catch. Families, friends, and solo adventurers alike will find a welcoming, well-prepared guide who’s passionate about making each trip both fun and rewarding.

So if you're ready to experience the Lowcountry from a local's perspective, come spend a day on the water with Captain Adrian. From tight lines to lasting memories—you’ll be glad you did.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Sea hunt
Year Built: 2021
Boat Length: 28'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Sea hunt
Year Built: 2021
Boat Length: 28'
Boat Restroom: Yes
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 400
Number of Engines: 2

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart »

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Everything Else to Know

All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 10 reviews

Steve

Verified Review

June 15

Adrian was great! We had a wonderful day and caught many fish. He was knowledgeable, personable, and made sure we were enjoying our time. He made sure we got some good pictures too! We would recommend him for a day of fishing and would book with him again!

Steve

Verified Review

June 15

Adrian was great! We had a wonderful day and caught many fish. He was knowledgeable, personable, and made sure we were enjoying our time. He made sure we got some good pictures too! We would recommend him for a day of fishing and would book with him again!

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Trip: Inshore Light Fishing Trip

Scott

Verified Review

July 13

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

Verified Review

July 13

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!!

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Trip: Inshore Light Fishing Trip

Ben

Verified Review

February 22

We had an incredible day fishing with Captain Adrian! He was awesome lining up the best time of day to fish ahead of time thru great communication. While we didn't expect to catch a bunch since we were early in the season, we caught a BUNCH of fish - completely lost count it was such a good day - all catch and release. Adrian did a great job keeping our lines in...

Ben

Verified Review

February 22

We had an incredible day fishing with Captain Adrian! He was awesome lining up the best time of day to fish ahead of time thru great communication. While we didn't expect to catch a bunch since we were early in the season, we caught a BUNCH of fish - completely lost count it was such a good day - all catch and release. Adrian did a great job keeping our lines in the water from baiting hooks to fixing a few snags to getting fish off the hooks. Adrian was awesome! Highly recommend!! What a great day...

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Trip: Half Day Charleston Adventure

Mike

Verified Review

August 4

Great time.

Mike

Verified Review

August 4

Great time.

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Trip: Inshore Light Fishing Trip

Andrew

Verified Review

July 1

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

Verified Review

July 1

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!

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Trip: Half Day Charleston Adventure

Benjamin

Verified Review

May 19

He got us on the fish in short order and we caught a nice variety. He has a good personality for this type of work.

Benjamin

Verified Review

May 19

He got us on the fish in short order and we caught a nice variety. He has a good personality for this type of work.

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Trip: Half Day Charleston Adventure

Dave

Verified Review

May 5

Adrian did a great job taking us fishing. We caught red fish and had just the best time with him. We had fish within 5 minutes of putting our lines in.

Dave

Verified Review

May 5

Adrian did a great job taking us fishing. We caught red fish and had just the best time with him. We had fish within 5 minutes of putting our lines in.

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Trip: Inshore Light Fishing Trip

Cynthia

Verified Review

August 5

Adrian was just awesome! He kept us up to date on weather and was flexible with date/time to make sure we went out at the best time. He got there early to make sure we were all set with plenty of bait and extra rods and reels ready to go. He even had an extra hat and sunglasses for our 16 yo who forgot his. He knew the best fishing spots and locations at each...

Cynthia

Verified Review

August 5

Adrian was just awesome! He kept us up to date on weather and was flexible with date/time to make sure we went out at the best time. He got there early to make sure we were all set with plenty of bait and extra rods and reels ready to go. He even had an extra hat and sunglasses for our 16 yo who forgot his. He knew the best fishing spots and locations at each spot. He could cast within inches of his intended target, was very knowledgeable about the fish, and helped us release the sting ray and gar we accidentally caught. Very pleasant, hard working and very experienced! You can’t go wrong with Adrian!

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Trip: Half Day Charleston Adventure

John

Verified Review

June 3

We had a great time. Captain Adrian was knowledgeable and interactive. One of our best trips.

John

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June 3

We had a great time. Captain Adrian was knowledgeable and interactive. One of our best trips.

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Trip: Half Day Charleston Adventure

Paul

Verified Review

May 22

Captain Adrian was awesome!!! We caught a bunch of fish had an incredible time on the water. Highly recommended!!!

Paul

Verified Review

May 22

Captain Adrian was awesome!!! We caught a bunch of fish had an incredible time on the water. Highly recommended!!!

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Trip: Half Day Charleston Adventure

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