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)

Charleston, SC

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

Guest Reviews Say:

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

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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

Guest Reviews Say:

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

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5-6 Guests

4-12 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$800

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Charleston, SC

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

Guest Reviews Say:

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

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1-6 Guests

2-6 Hours

7 Trips

Starts from$500

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Charleston, SC

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

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1-6 Guests

4-12 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$1,100

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Charleston, SC

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

Guest Reviews Say:

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

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1-4 Guests

2-8 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$250

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Charleston, SC

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

Guest Reviews Say:

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

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5-6 Guests

2-6 Hours

7 Trips

Starts from$300

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Charleston, SC

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

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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

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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

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1-6 Guests

4-6 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$500

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Charleston, SC

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

Guest Reviews Say:

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

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1-2 Guests

4-8 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$500

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Charleston, SC

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for exceptional professionalism and putting guests on quality fish consistently

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6-8 Guests

4-10 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$850

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Charleston, SC

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

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1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$600

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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

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4-5 Guests

2-8 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$300

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Charleston, SC

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for impressive bull red catches and extensive fishing knowledge

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1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$500

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Charleston, SC

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests loved the great fishing experience and awesome crew service

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1-6 Guests

4-12 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$850

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Complete Guide to Charleston Fishing

Discover everything you need to know about fishing in Charleston - from top species and techniques to the best times to visit.

Top Species

Learn about the most sought-after fish species in Charleston waters

African Pompano

Size

15 - 20 lbs

Length

20" - 39"

Habitat:

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Fishing Charters in Charleston, South Carolina

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Charleston Fishing Charters(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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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs about Charleston

Who are the best rated guides in Charleston?

What are the top fishing types in Charleston?

What are the top species I can catch in Charleston?

Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?