6-Hour Fishing Trip - Mount Pleasant, SC
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Six-hour inshore fishing trip targeting multiple speciesAfternoon departure perfect for non-early risersSmall group experience with maximum three guests
Looking for a fishing trip that gives you real time to work the water without rushing? Captain Kaleb's 6-hour inshore adventure is exactly what you need. Based out of Mount Pleasant, this trip gives you the flexibility to really dial in on specific species while exploring some of South Carolina's most productive inshore waters. Whether you're an early bird or prefer to sleep in and fish the afternoon bite, this extended trip lets you fish your way without watching the clock.
This isn't your typical half-day rush job. With six full hours on the water, you've got the luxury of time to really hunt for fish. Captain Kaleb knows these Charleston-area waters like the back of his hand, and he'll adjust the game plan based on what's biting and what you're hoping to catch. The boat holds up to three anglers, so you're not fighting for space or dealing with a crowded deck. Morning trips let you catch the dawn bite when fish are actively feeding, but don't sleep on those afternoon outings - the fish often fire up again as the day cools down. You'll work everything from shallow grass flats to deeper creek mouths, following the fish and the tide.
Inshore fishing here is all about reading the water and matching your approach to what the fish want. Captain Kaleb will have you working live bait under popping corks when the trout are schooled up, switching to cut bait on the bottom for drum, or throwing artificials along oyster bars and dock pilings for redfish. The beauty of a longer trip is you can really experiment - start with one technique, and if it's not producing, you've got plenty of time to switch gears and try something else. All tackle and bait are provided, so you just need to bring yourself and maybe some snacks since meals aren't included. The captain will rig everything from light spinning tackle for trout to heavier setups when you're targeting bigger drum.
Southern flounder are the sneaky stars of these waters. These flatfish love to bury themselves in sandy bottoms near creek mouths and oyster bars, waiting to ambush baitfish. They're most active during moving tides, especially around dawn and dusk. What makes flounder so exciting is that strike - they'll absolutely slam your bait, and then the fight is all about keeping them off the bottom where they'll try to wrap you up in structure. Fall months are prime time for flounder as they fatten up before heading offshore to spawn.
Black drum are the bulldogs of the inshore world. These bottom-feeders can range from small puppy drum to massive bulls pushing 40+ pounds. They love oyster beds, bridge pilings, and deeper holes where they root around for crabs and oysters. The bigger fish are pure muscle - they'll test your drag and make you work for every inch of line you gain back. Spring and fall see the best drum action, though you can catch them year-round in these waters.
Sea trout, or spotted seatrout, are probably the most consistent biters you'll encounter. These beautiful fish school up over grass beds and around structure, making them perfect targets for light tackle fishing. They've got a soft mouth, so the fight is more about finesse than brute force. What anglers love about trout is how willing they are to bite - when you find a good school, you can catch them one after another. They're also excellent table fare if you decide to keep a few for dinner.
Redfish are the poster child of inshore fishing, and for good reason. These copper-colored bruisers are aggressive, hard-fighting, and absolutely beautiful. In shallow water, you might sight-cast to tailing reds in the grass, while deeper fish will crush live bait around oyster beds and creek bends. What makes reds special is their power - they'll make long, strong runs and use their broad sides to fight you every inch of the way back to the boat. They're also year-round residents, so you always have a shot at hooking into one.
A 6-hour trip with Captain Kaleb gives you the time and expertise to really experience what Mount Pleasant's inshore fishing is all about. Instead of rushing from spot to spot, you can settle in, learn the water, and give different techniques a real chance to work. With only three spots available, you're getting a personalized experience where the captain can focus on making sure everyone gets into fish. Whether you're looking to target a specific species or just want to see what's biting, this trip gives you the flexibility to fish your way. Don't wait - prime dates fill up fast, especially during peak fishing seasons.
Your fishing platform for this 6-hour Mount Pleasant adventure is a well-equipped motorboat designed to put you on the fish. The boat features a quiet wireless trolling motor that lets you sneak up on feeding redfish and trout without spooking them in the shallow waters. GPS navigation keeps you on the productive spots while the fish finder shows exactly what's swimming below. When you need a break from casting, the onboard multimedia system provides entertainment between bites. With space for up to 3 anglers, there's plenty of room to work different lures and techniques as you target the area's excellent inshore species. The afternoon timing means you can sleep in and still get a full day of fishing the tidal creeks and flats around Charleston's waters.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the crown jewel of our inshore fishing - bronze-colored bruisers with distinctive black spots near their tails. These fish typically range from 18-30 inches and put up fights that'll test your tackle and stamina. They love super shallow water, often cruising flats so thin their backs show above the surface. You'll find them around oyster bars, grass beds, and creek mouths in 1-4 feet of water. Fall and spring offer prime fishing when they're most active and predictable. What guests love most is sight-fishing - watching these copper-colored fish cruise the shallows before making your cast. They eat well too, with sweet, firm white meat. The real thrill is the visual game and powerful runs when hooked. Local tip: look for nervous water or wakes on calm days, then cast spoons or topwater plugs ahead of their path. Let the bait sit motionless until they're close, then twitch it once.
Salmo TruttaSpotted Sea Trout, or "specks," are the bread and butter of our inshore fishing. These beautiful fish sport distinctive black spots across their silvery sides and typically run 14-24 inches, weighing 1-5 pounds. They're structure-oriented fish that love grass flats, creek mouths, and drop-offs in 2-8 feet of water. Spring through fall provides consistent action, but they really turn on during cooler months when they school up in deeper holes. What makes them special is their aggressive strikes and excellent table fare - white, flaky meat that's hard to beat. They'll hit both live bait and artificials with equal enthusiasm. The trick here is matching the tide - incoming tides push baitfish onto the flats where specks ambush them. My favorite approach is working topwater plugs early morning over grass beds, then switching to soft plastics as the sun gets higher. Focus on current edges and drop-offs.
Pogonias CromisBlack Drum are the heavyweights of our inshore waters and the largest members of the drum family. These powerful fish average 5-30 pounds but can push 50+ pounds around here. They're built like tanks with crushing jaws designed for oysters and crabs. You'll find them around oyster beds, creek mouths, and shallow flats, especially during spring spawning season when they school up and become much easier to target. What guests love is the pull - these fish fight hard and steady, making that distinctive drumming sound you can actually feel through the rod. The smaller ones under 15 pounds eat great, but the big breeders get tough and stringy. Spring is prime time when they're concentrated and feeding heavy before spawn. Pro tip: use fresh blue crab or cut mullet on the bottom near oyster structure - the key is keeping your bait right on the bottom where they feed.
Paralichthys LethostigmaSouthern Flounder are one of our most unique targets - flat, oval-shaped fish that lie camouflaged on sandy and muddy bottoms waiting to ambush prey. These "doormat" fish typically run 15-18 inches and around 5 pounds, though we occasionally see specimens over 20 pounds. They're masters of disguise, changing color to match the bottom. You'll find them in our shallow coastal waters, bays, and creek mouths year-round, but fall and winter offer the best action as they move toward inlets before heading offshore. What makes them special is the challenge - they're ambush predators that require precise presentations. The meat is excellent, white and flaky. My go-to tip: drift live bull minnows or mud minnows on light jigs near structure changes where current meets slack water. Keep your bait moving slowly along the bottom.
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