Georgetown, SC Half Day Fishing Adventure
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Target Redfish, Bass, Flounder, and Black Drum inshoreFourhour charter includes gear, license, and catch cleaningSmall group experience with maximum two guests
Ready to get your line wet in some of South Carolina's most productive inshore waters? This Georgetown half-day charter puts you right in the sweet spot where the backcountry creeks meet the coastal flats. We're talking about four solid hours of fishing in waters that consistently produce quality catches. Whether you're chasing tailing redfish in skinny water or working structure for flounder, these Georgetown waters deliver. With everything included – gear, license, cleaning, snacks, and drinks – all you need to bring is yourself and maybe a cooler for your catch.
This isn't your typical dock fishing trip. We'll be working a mix of backcountry creeks and inshore flats, covering water that changes with the tide and season. The beauty of Georgetown's fishery is its diversity – one minute you're sight-casting to redfish cruising the grass flats, the next you're bouncing bottom rigs for black drum around old pilings. The boat stays comfortable with just two anglers, so you'll get plenty of personalized instruction and prime fishing spots without feeling crowded. We adapt our game plan based on what's biting, tide conditions, and what species you're most excited to target. Some days we'll focus on the creek mouths where the current brings baitfish, other days we'll work the shallow flats where reds come to feed.
We run quality spinning gear that can handle everything from finesse fishing to pulling bigger fish out of structure. For redfish and black drum, we'll typically use medium-heavy rods with circle hooks and fresh cut bait or live shrimp. When we're targeting flounder, it's all about working soft plastics along drop-offs and channel edges – slow presentations that let these ambush predators commit to the bite. Bass fishing calls for a different approach entirely, usually working topwater plugs early or pitching soft plastics around cover. The boat comes rigged with everything you need, including a good selection of terminal tackle, fresh bait, and backup rods. We'll match your technique to the conditions and what's working that day, so whether you're new to saltwater fishing or looking to dial in your inshore game, we've got you covered.
Redfish: These copper-colored fighters are the stars of Georgetown's inshore scene. Reds here typically run 18-27 inches, with plenty of slot fish that make excellent table fare. They're most active during moving water, especially around creek mouths and grass flats. Spring through fall offers the most consistent action, but winter can produce some of the biggest fish. What makes redfish special is their willingness to eat and their bulldogging fight – they'll make long runs and use their broad sides to pull drag. You'll often see them tailing in shallow water, which makes for some of the most exciting sight-fishing opportunities on the coast.
Southern Flounder: These flatfish are ambush predators that lie buried in sand waiting for baitfish to pass overhead. Georgetown's flounder typically range from 14-20 inches, with occasional doormat-sized fish pushing 24+ inches. Fall migration produces the best numbers as fish move toward inlet areas, but summer fishing around structure and drop-offs stays consistent. Flounder require patience – they'll often grab your bait and hold it before fully committing. The key is letting them run with it before setting the hook. Their mild, white meat makes them one of the best eating fish in these waters.
Largemouth Bass: The backcountry creeks around Georgetown hold surprisingly good populations of largemouth bass, especially in the fresher water sections. These fish average 2-4 pounds but can grow larger in the right spots. Early morning and late afternoon produce the most explosive topwater action, while midday calls for working deeper structure with soft plastics. Spring and fall offer peak activity as water temperatures moderate. Bass fishing here gives you a freshwater experience without leaving the salt, and these fish fight with the aggressive attitude bass are known for.
Black Drum: Often overlooked but always fun to catch, black drum in Georgetown waters range from small puppy drum to hefty 10+ pound specimens. They're bottom feeders that love structure – old dock pilings, oyster beds, and channel edges. Blue crab and fresh shrimp work best, and once you find a school, you can often catch several before they move on. Bigger drum put up a surprising fight, using their weight and broad profile to test your drag. They're most active during cooler months when they school up in deeper holes and around structure.
Georgetown's inshore fishery delivers year-round action, but the best days fill up fast. This half-day format gives you serious fishing time without eating up your whole day, perfect for families or anglers who want to sample what these waters offer. With gear, license, cleaning, and refreshments all included, you're getting real value plus the local knowledge that makes the difference between fishing and catching. The two-angler limit means you'll get personalized attention and plenty of opportunities to improve your technique. Ready to see what Georgetown's backcountry has to offer? Let's get you on the water.
Your Georgetown fishing adventure starts aboard a well-equipped motorboat designed for serious inshore action. This nimble craft cuts through the shallow backcountry waters with ease, getting you into those prime fishing spots where the redfish and bass are biting. The wireless trolling motor keeps things whisper-quiet when you're sneaking up on structure, while the fish finder helps locate schools and mark productive bottom. GPS navigation ensures we hit all the best honey holes during your 4-hour trip. An onboard ice box keeps your catch fresh and drinks cold, plus there's a multimedia system for any downtime between strikes. Built for two anglers, this boat gives you plenty of casting room while staying maneuverable enough to work tight creeks and oyster bars where the big drum and flounder hang out.
Pogonias CromisBlack drum are the bulldogs of our inshore waters, typically weighing 10-25 pounds but capable of hitting 40+ pounds. These gray-black bruisers have powerful jaws made for crushing oysters and crabs around structure. You'll find them on oyster bars, around pilings, and in deeper creek bends where they root around the bottom like underwater hogs. Spring spawning season is prime time when they school up and make those distinctive drumming sounds underwater. What guests love is the raw power - they don't jump, but they'll drag you around the boat with steady, bone-jarring pulls. Smaller ones under 15 pounds are great eating. My best local tip: use fresh blue crab or cut mullet on a fish-finder rig, and be patient. When a big drum picks up your bait, let him run with it for a few seconds before setting the hook hard.
Micropterus SalmoidesLargemouth bass bring freshwater excitement to our backcountry trips, typically running 2-5 pounds with that famous oversized mouth. These olive-green bruisers love our tidal creeks and ponds where they ambush prey from cover like fallen trees, grass beds, and dock pilings. Spring spawning season and early fall are peak times when they're most aggressive. What makes them a blast is their attitude - they'll crush topwater lures with explosive strikes and then jump and fight all the way to the boat. They're decent eating when kept from clean water, but most folks prefer the sport. The key around here is working structure slowly. My favorite local trick is throwing a weightless soft plastic worm into the thick stuff where others won't fish. Let it sink naturally and twitch it gently - that's when the big ones usually hammer it.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are perfect for our shallow Georgetown waters, running 15-30 inches and putting up a solid fight. You'll spot them by their copper-red backs and that signature black eyespot near the tail. They love cruising oyster beds, grass flats, and creek mouths in 1-4 feet of water - sometimes so shallow their backs show above the surface. Spring through fall gives us the best action, especially on moving tides. What makes them special is that explosive strike when they hit topwater lures, plus they're excellent table fare with sweet, flaky meat. Local trick: look for nervous water or "pushes" on calm mornings - that's usually reds feeding on shrimp. They're not spooky, so once you find them, you can usually work a school for multiple hookups.
Paralichthys LethostigmaSouthern flounder are the masters of disguise in our local waters, blending perfectly into sandy and muddy bottoms. These flatfish typically run 15-18 inches, though we've seen some push 25+ inches. Both eyes sit on their left side, which looks odd but makes them deadly ambush predators. They hang out in 2-15 feet around creek mouths, channel edges, and structure where current brings baitfish. Fall and winter are prime time when they're fattening up before heading offshore to spawn. What guests love is the challenge - you're sight fishing for a nearly invisible target that can change colors instantly. Plus, they're outstanding eating with mild, white meat. My go-to tip: drift with the current using a bucktail jig tipped with live shrimp, bouncing it just off the bottom. When you feel that subtle tap, wait a beat before setting the hook.
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