Deep Hole Shrimping at Folly Beach
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Cast nets in 1560 foot deep waters for shrimpExpert guide provides techniques and prime fishing locationsSmall group experience accommodates up to 4 guests
Get ready to fill your cooler with some of the sweetest shrimp you'll ever taste! This top-rated shrimping adventure takes you into the productive waters around Folly Beach, where generations of local watermen have been pulling nets. Sea Breeze Charters brings you to the prime spots 15-60 feet deep where the shrimp are thick and the action never stops. You'll learn hands-on techniques from experienced guides who know exactly where to drop those nets for maximum haul. Perfect for families or small groups looking to bring home dinner and make memories on the water.
Your shrimping trip starts early when the conditions are prime and the shrimp are most active. We keep groups small at just 4 guests so everyone gets plenty of hands-on time with the nets and personalized instruction from your guide. The boat heads out to proven shrimping grounds where the bottom structure and current create perfect conditions for these tasty crustaceans. You'll spend your time learning to read the water, deploy the specialized nets at the right depth, and master the timing that separates a good haul from a great one. The beauty of shrimping is that it's active fishing - you're constantly working the nets, sorting your catch, and moving to new productive areas. Your guide handles all the navigation and boat positioning while teaching you the tricks that commercial shrimpers use to consistently find shrimp.
Shrimping is all about the net work, and we'll teach you everything from deployment to retrieval. Our boats are rigged with proper shrimp nets designed for these depths, complete with the right doors and chains to keep them working correctly along the bottom. You'll learn how to feel when the net is fishing properly versus when it's picking up too much debris or riding too high off the bottom. The technique involves a slow, steady drag at the right speed - too fast and you'll spook the shrimp, too slow and you won't cover enough ground. We'll show you how to read the electronics to stay in the productive depth range and how to adjust for current and tide changes. Sorting the catch is half the fun as you'll separate keepers from undersized shrimp, pick out any bycatch, and watch your haul grow throughout the day. The boats carry all necessary sorting equipment, ice, and storage so your shrimp stay fresh from net to cooler.
White shrimp are the stars of this show and what you'll be targeting during most trips around Folly Beach. These world-class crustaceans grow fast in our warm coastal waters, reaching prime eating size by late summer and fall. White shrimp have a sweet, mild flavor that's prized by restaurants and home cooks alike. They're most active during cooler parts of the day and concentrate in areas with good current flow and muddy-sand bottoms where they can burrow and feed. What makes white shrimp so exciting to catch is their abundance when you hit it right - a single drag can produce pounds of these premium shellfish. They're also relatively predictable, following seasonal patterns that experienced guides know how to exploit. During peak season, it's not unusual to return to the dock with several pounds per person, enough for multiple family meals of fresh shrimp.
Brown shrimp also show up in our nets and provide excellent eating with a slightly richer flavor than their white cousins. These tend to be more active during spring and early summer months, preferring slightly different bottom types and depths. Brown shrimp are typically a bit larger when mature and have a firmer texture that holds up well to grilling or frying. They're often found mixed in with white shrimp, adding variety to your catch. Local shrimpers prize brown shrimp for their size and the way they freeze well for later use. Your guide will help you identify the different species and share cooking tips for each type you bring aboard.
This customer favorite shrimping experience books up fast, especially during peak season when the shrimp are running thick. You'll leave the dock with new skills, a better understanding of how professional shrimpers work, and a cooler full of the freshest seafood you can get. The 4-person limit ensures everyone gets individual attention and plenty of net time. Whether you're looking to stock up for a big family dinner or just want to try something different from regular fishing, this trip delivers. Your guide's local knowledge takes the guesswork out of finding productive water, and the hands-on instruction means you'll actually learn techniques you can use again. Book your deep hole shrimping adventure with Sea Breeze Charters and discover why so many folks are switching from buying shrimp at the store to catching their own in the renowned waters around Folly Beach.
Our reliable motorboat is built for serious shrimp netting in Folly Beach waters. The wireless trolling motor keeps us moving quietly through the marsh channels and deeper holes where shrimp gather, while the fish finder helps locate those productive 15-60 foot depths you'll be working. GPS keeps us on the best spots, and the radar ensures we can navigate safely even when coastal fog rolls in. The VHF radio keeps us connected to other boats and marine traffic. With room for 4 anglers, there's plenty of deck space to handle your nets and sort through your catch. The boat handles both the shallow inshore waters and the deeper offshore holes where the big shrimp hide. Whether we're drifting over oyster beds or anchored up on a good bottom, this setup gives you the best shot at filling your cooler with fresh Carolina shrimp.
Folly Beach, SC