Half Day Redfish, Trout & Flounder Trip
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Four-hour inshore fishing trip targeting redfish, trout, and flounder.Expert captain provides local knowledge and top-tier tackle included.Designed specifically for experienced anglers seeking productive fishing zones.
When you know your way around a fishing rod and want to put your skills to the test, Captain Trey Wagner's half-day charter off Tybee Island delivers exactly what experienced anglers crave. This isn't a hand-holding beginner trip – it's four hours of serious fishing where your expertise meets local knowledge. You'll work the most productive inshore waters targeting redfish, sea trout, and summer flounder with a captain who understands that seasoned anglers want results, not lectures. With top-tier tackle provided and strategic positioning based on tides and conditions, you'll spend your time doing what you came for: hooking fish and collecting stories worth telling.
Captain Trey runs a tight operation focused on putting experienced anglers on fish fast. Your 4-hour window starts early when the bite is typically best, working the grass flats, oyster bars, and creek mouths where redfish cruise and trout ambush baitfish. The boat accommodates just two anglers, so you're not fighting for prime casting spots or waiting your turn at productive structure. Trey provides quality rods, reels, and terminal tackle – you just need to bring your Georgia fishing license and whatever live or cut bait you prefer. The intimate group size means more personalized guidance on reading water conditions, adjusting presentations, and capitalizing on feeding windows that separate good fishing days from great ones.
This charter focuses on sight fishing and structure work that rewards angler skill and experience. You'll be casting to visible redfish tailing in shallow water, working topwater plugs over grass beds during moving tides, and bouncing soft plastics along oyster bars where flounder lie in ambush. Captain Trey positions the boat based on wind, tide, and fish activity – not a predetermined route. Experienced anglers appreciate his approach of explaining why you're fishing specific areas rather than just where to cast. Expect to use live shrimp under popping corks, soft plastic baits on jig heads, and artificial lures that match local forage. The variety keeps things interesting and lets you adapt techniques based on what's working best during your trip.
Redfish are the crown jewel of Tybee Island's inshore fishing scene, and these copper-colored bruisers provide the kind of drag-screaming runs that make experienced anglers' hearts race. Bull reds in the 20-30 pound range patrol these waters year-round, with peak action during spring and fall when they school up near creek mouths and along beach fronts. What makes redfish so exciting here is their willingness to eat in shallow water – often with their backs out of the water while tailing through grass beds. They hit hard, run strong, and provide that visual element that elevates the fishing experience beyond just feeling bites.
Sea trout around Tybee Island grow fat and feisty in the nutrient-rich waters mixing fresh and salt. These spotted beauties range from schoolie size up to true gator trout pushing 5-6 pounds, with the bigger specimens typically holding around deeper creek bends and channel edges. Spring through fall offers the most consistent action, though winter can produce some of the largest fish when they move to deeper holes. Trout fishing here rewards finesse and timing – they can be incredibly aggressive during feeding windows but frustratingly picky when conditions aren't right. Their soft bite and acrobatic jumps make them a favorite among anglers who appreciate technical fishing.
Summer flounder, or fluke, add variety and table fare to your Tybee Island experience. These flatfish masters of camouflage lie in wait along sandy bottoms near creek mouths and channel edges, ambushing anything that looks like an easy meal. Georgia's flounder typically range from 14-20 inches, with occasional doormat-sized fish that can top 5 pounds. They're most active during warmer months when they move into shallow water to feed, making late spring through early fall prime time. What experienced anglers love about flounder fishing is the challenge – they require precise boat positioning, proper bait presentation, and quick hooksets since they often grab bait and immediately head back to the bottom.
Captain Trey's experience-focused approach attracts anglers who want maximum fishing time with minimum downtime. His knowledge of local waters, combined with quality equipment and strategic fishing methods, consistently produces the kind of action that keeps experienced anglers coming back. The two-angler limit ensures you get personalized attention and prime fishing opportunities without the crowds typical of larger charter operations. Whether you're looking to test new techniques, target specific species, or simply enjoy productive fishing with like-minded anglers, this half-day trip delivers the goods. Book your spot and get ready to put your skills to work on some of Georgia's most cooperative inshore gamefish.
Hit the productive waters around Tybee Island aboard Catalina Charter's 24-foot Pathfinder bay boat. This 2016 vessel cuts through the shallows with a powerful 300HP Yamaha engine, reaching speeds up to 50 knots to get you to the hot spots fast. The spacious deck gives you and one other angler plenty of room to work the flats and creek mouths where redfish, speckled trout, and flounder feed. Captain Trey knows these Georgia waters like the back of his hand and provides all the tackle you need to connect with these hard-fighting inshore species. The shallow-draft design lets you access those skinny water haunts where the big reds tail and the trout stack up. Perfect setup for experienced anglers who want to fish smart and put quality fish in the boat.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the backbone of our Tybee Island fishery, with slot-sized fish (14-23 inches) providing steady action and bull reds over 27 inches delivering serious fights. They patrol shallow flats, oyster bars, and creek mouths in 1-6 feet of water. Year-round fishing is solid, but fall brings the best shot at big bulls as they stage for their offshore spawn. What sets them apart? That bronze back, distinctive black spot, and bulldogging fight that'll test your drag. Plus they're fantastic eating when kept in the slot. The key is sight fishing - look for wakes, tails, or copper flashes in skinny water. A gold spoon or topwater plug worked over oyster bars at first light is hard to beat. Remember, they spook easy in shallow water, so keep your distance and make long casts.
Salmo TruttaSpotted sea trout are the bread and butter of our Tybee Island flats, running 14-24 inches with plenty of 3-5 pounders mixed in. They cruise grass beds and sandy bottoms in 2-8 feet, especially during moving tides at dawn and dusk. Fall and spring offer the best action when water temps are in the 60-70s. Anglers love them for their willingness to hit artificials and that distinctive "thump" when they strike. The meat is white and delicate - perfect for the dinner table if you don't overcook it. Around here, a shrimp-tipped jig bounced along the bottom edges of grass beds is money. Watch for nervous water or birds working - that's usually trout pushing bait. They're moody, so if topwater isn't working, drop down to a soft plastic and slow your presentation.
Archosargus ProbatocephalusSheepshead are some of the craftiest fish you'll encounter around Tybee Island's docks and jetties. These "convict fish" with their black and white stripes typically run 1-8 pounds, though we've seen 20-pounders that'll test your skills. They love barnacle-covered pilings and bridge structures in 5-20 feet of water. Spring through early summer is prime time when they're feeding heavy before spawn. What makes them special? Those human-like teeth that can steal your bait faster than you can blink, plus they're table fare gold with sweet, flaky meat. The trick is getting your fiddler crab or shrimp right against the structure - they won't chase bait far from cover. Set the hook hard when you feel that first tap, because they'll clean you out otherwise.
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