Top Rated Fishing Charters in Charleston, South Carolina

Q: Who are the best rated guides in Charleston?

Some of the best rated guides in Charleston are: Skinny Water Charters Saltbreak Charters Short Skirts Sportfishing Four Sons Charters Salty Tide Charters Pluff Mud Fishing Charters Charleston Fish Rod Bending BoSs Fishing Company Last Cast Charleston Charleston Fishing Excursions

Q: What are the top fishing types in Charleston?

Some of the best trip types in Charleston are: Inshore Fishing Wrecks/Reefs Fishing Offshore Fishing Backcountry Fishing Flats/Shallows Fishing

Q: What are the top species I can catch in Charleston?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in Charleston are: African Pompano Albacore Tuna Atlantic Sailfish Atlantic Sharpnose Shark Black Drum Black Sea Bass Blackfin Tuna Blacktip Shark Blue Marlin Bluefin Tuna

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

Charleston Fishing Charters(16 charters available)16 charters available

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Charleston, SC

16 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

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Guests call their day on the water incredible and can't wait to return

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1-4 Guests

2-6 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$300

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Charleston, SC

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests praise Zach's local knowledge and consistent redfish, drum, and trout catches

(9)

1-4 Guests

3-4 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$450

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Charleston, SC

25 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Guests love Captain Hayden's pleasant demeanor and successful shark catches

(1)

5-6 Guests

4-12 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$800

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Charleton

10 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Fly Fishing

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Customers rave about quick mahi catches and Johnston's incredible captain skills

(10)

1-6 Guests

2-6 Hours

7 Trips

Starts from$500

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Charleton

16 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

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Praised for exceptional local knowledge and consistently putting guests on fish from dock to dock

(16)

1-6 Guests

4-12 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$1,100

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Charleton

9 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

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Guests love Shane's local knowledge, patient teaching, and consistent fish catches

(9)

1-4 Guests

2-8 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$250

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Charleton

13 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

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Customers praise Kevin's local knowledge and ability to put them on quality fish

(10)

5-6 Guests

2-6 Hours

7 Trips

Starts from$300

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Charleton

15 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Nature / Wildlife Views • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about Steve's fish-finding expertise and exceptional crew service

(6)

1-6 Guests

8-12 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$2,400

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Charleston

6 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

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Praised for putting guests on fish when other boats struggle and top-tier equipment

(14)

1-6 Guests

2-12 Hours

6 Trips

Starts from$1,100

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Charleston

22 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups

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Customers rave about Brent's local knowledge and consistent fish-finding success

(17)

1-6 Guests

4-6 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$500

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Charleton

17 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Saltwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

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Customers rave about Adam's expertise and consistent big catches - many book multiple trips

(10)

1-2 Guests

4-8 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$500

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Myrtle Beach

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Praised for exceptional professionalism and putting guests on quality fish consistently

(5)

6-8 Guests

4-10 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$850

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Complete Guide to Charleston Fishing

Charleston, SC

25 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests love Captain Hayden's pleasant demeanor and successful shark catches

(1)

5-6 Guests

4-12 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$800

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Charleton

16 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for exceptional local knowledge and consistently putting guests on fish from dock to dock

(16)

1-6 Guests

4-12 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$1,100

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Charleton

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Kevin's local knowledge and ability to put them on quality fish

(10)

5-6 Guests

2-6 Hours

7 Trips

Starts from$300

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Charleton

15 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Nature / Wildlife Views • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about Steve's fish-finding expertise and exceptional crew service

(6)

1-6 Guests

8-12 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$2,400

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Charleston

6 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for putting guests on fish when other boats struggle and top-tier equipment

(14)

1-6 Guests

2-12 Hours

6 Trips

Starts from$1,100

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Charleston

22 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Brent's local knowledge and consistent fish-finding success

(17)

1-6 Guests

4-6 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$500

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Myrtle Beach

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for exceptional professionalism and putting guests on quality fish consistently

(5)

6-8 Guests

4-10 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$850

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Charleton

5 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Fly Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for unmatched fishing expertise and determination that delivers unforgettable catches

(2)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$600

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Charleton

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for impressive bull red catches and extensive fishing knowledge

(3)

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$500

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Charleton

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests loved the great fishing experience and awesome crew service

(1)

1-6 Guests

4-12 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$850

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Ratings & Reviews Summary in Charleston

AI Generated Review Summary

Fishing in Charleston, South Carolina offers diverse opportunities from inshore waters like the Stono River to offshore adventures targeting multiple species. Anglers pursue redfish, black drum, trout, flounder, sharks, sailfish, mahi-mahi, wahoo, blue marlin, and tuna across Charleston's coastal waters. Specialized shark fishing includes hammerhead, bull, blacktip, and lemon sharks with innovative drone bait deployment techniques creating thrilling nighttime experiences under the stars. The fishing experience emphasizes professional guide expertise and local knowledge spanning decades of charter operations. Captains accommodate all skill levels from first-time anglers to seasoned fishermen, with particular attention to family-friendly trips and patient instruction for children. Many guests report consistent action with impressive catches, including monster redfish weighing 30-40 pounds and successful offshore trolling sessions yielding multiple species.

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Charleston

5 / 5

Based on 129 reviews by Guidesly users

Nikki Nicholson

July 7, 2025

1 Guest

Scott is patient w the kids. Baits the hooks and will even cast the line out. My son caught a 22 inch 3.3lb trout today at the very 1st honey hole Scott has up his sleeve... Highly recommend... Thank you Scott!!!

Charleston

4 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for local knowledge, monster redfish catches, and exceptional patience with kids

(11)

4-5 Guests

2-8 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$300

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Matthew Findlay

February 10, 2025

1 Guest

Outstanding trip I will be back, Captain Chase and his mate were on it and on the fish we had multiple hookups all day we caught a sailfish and lots of black fin tuna we all went home with meat for days. I went yesterday 1/26/2025 and my arms and shoulders are killing me today which is what you want from an outstanding trip off shore. Thank you foe a memorable Experian's yesterday Chase!

Charleston

6 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for putting guests on fish when other boats struggle and top-tier equipment

(14)

1-6 Guests

2-12 Hours

6 Trips

Starts from$1,100

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Alie C

July 22, 2024

1 Guest

Great time fishing and an awesome crew!

Captain Jason Carrico

Replied on May 24, 2025

Alie C, Thank you! You folks were awesome. Looking forward to our next trip.

Charleton

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests loved the great fishing experience and awesome crew service

(1)

1-6 Guests

4-12 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$850

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Kevin G

June 19, 2024

1 Guest

Captain Brian got us on some impressive bull reds that made the trip truly thrilling. His gear was in excellent condition, and he had everything necessary for a successful outing.

Charleton

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for impressive bull red catches and extensive fishing knowledge

(3)

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$500

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John C

May 25, 2024

1 Guest

I cannot praise Fin enough. His fishing expertise is unmatched, but what truly sets him apart as a top-tier guide is his warm demeanor and dedication to customer satisfaction. If you have the opportunity to fish with Fin, don't hesitate! It promises to be an unforgettable adventure on the water.

Charleton

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for unmatched fishing expertise and determination that delivers unforgettable catches

(2)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$600

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Fishing Charters in Charleston South Carolina, United States

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Charleston Fishing Charters(16 charters available)16 charters available

Complete Guide to Charleston Fishing

Top Species

African Pompano

Albacore Tuna

Atlantic Sailfish

Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

Black Drum

Black Sea Bass

Blackfin Tuna

Blacktip Shark

Blue Marlin

Bluefin Tuna

Bluefish

Bonnethead Shark

Bull Shark

Cobia

Common Carp

Crevalle Jack

Gag Grouper

Great Barracuda

Greater Amberjack

Grey Triggerfish

King Mackerel

Ladyfish

Lemon Shark

Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Mutton Snapper

Red Snapper

Redfish

Scalloped Hammerhead

Scamp Grouper

Sea Bass

Sea Trout

Sheepshead

Silk Snapper

Smooth Hammerhead

Southern Flounder

Spanish Mackerel

Spinner Shark

Striped Bass

Summer Flounder

Tarpon

Vermilion Rockfish

Wahoo Fish

Yellowtail Amberjack

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Ratings & Reviews Summary in Charleston

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FAQs about Charleston

Who are the best rated guides in Charleston?

What are the top fishing types in Charleston?

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