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Flood Tide Charters

87 reviews
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1407 Shrimp Boat Lane
Charleston SC, United States

Flood Tide Charters invites you to join the adventure on the inshore waters surrounding Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The Captain is a knowledgeable angler, who will teach you how to reel in some impressive fish. You will get an opportunity to fish in the hottest spots in the region, admire the beautiful coastline, collect a lot of shells and sharks’ teeth, and create memories that will last forever.

Enjoy your trip with Flood Tide Charters aboard a 24-foot boat, which comes powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine. Its navigational electronics include a GPS, a VHF radio, and a fish finder. The vessel is equipped with an anchoring system to make sure you stay rooted to the fishing grounds, downriggers, and a live bait tank. Up to six anglers are welcome on board.

Flood Tide Charters offers trips that vary from two to six hours. You can target Sharks in Charleston Harbor, walk the shell covered beach at Low Tide, looking for sharks’ teeth and other fossils, or dedicate your time on the water for catching various fish species. Flood Tide Charters are well equipped to catch Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, Tarpon, Spotted Seatrout, Spadefish, Bluefish, Jack Crevalle, Black Drum, and who knows what else!

Each fishing trip with Flood Tide Charters includes the licenses for you and your friends, as well as rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait. You can feel free to bring your own food and drinks with you if you want.

Experience one of the finest fisheries in North America with Flood Tide Charters!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip - Inshore PM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    $600
    price breakdown
    $600
    Fish the local rivers of Charleston SC, Charleston Harbor, Charleston Jetties, and backwater creeks. You will get an opportunity to catch Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead or Sharks.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip - Inshore AM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $600
    price breakdown
    $600
    Fish the local rivers of Charleston SC, Charleston Harbor, Charleston Jetties, and backwater creeks. You will get an opportunity to catch Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead or Sharks.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Inshore AM
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $400
    price breakdown
    $400
    This trip consists of fishing the local rivers of Charleston SC, Charleston Harbor, Charleston Jetties, and backwater creeks. Primarily targeting Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead or Sharks.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Inshore PM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    $400
    price breakdown
    $400
    This trip consists of fishing the local rivers of Charleston SC, Charleston Harbor, Charleston Jetties, and backwater creeks. Primarily targeting Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead or Sharks.
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About the Captain

Brian Garris
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
128 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
87 Customer Reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2017
Captain Brian Garris grew up in the Wando River, where he used to fish the waters of the Lowcounty from his father’s dock. Brian has gained a vast knowledge about the local waters, as well as of Charleston Harbor, Cooper River, and Intercostal Waterway, living on the water as a child. He is a U.S.C.G. certified 50 Ton Master Captain and is one of the founders of the East Cooper Fishing Club, an organization founded to help others become better fishermen while giving back to the local community.

About this listing

Targeted Species

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Redfish Redfish
Shark (Bonnethead) Shark (Bonnethead)
Sheepshead Sheepshead
Spadefish Spadefish

Spotted Seatrout Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon Tarpon

Boat Specs

Ranger (Center console) originally built in 2008. Powered by a 300HP Yamaha engine.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of Fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing Techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Life Jackets
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
GPS
Life Jackets
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip Includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

Customers can cancel or modify their booking up to 3 days before the trip date free of charge. If the trip is canceled or modified later, or in the event of a no-show, 100% of the deposit will be charged.

Listing Policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 30% deposit
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
Pay remaining balance to captain
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, there is a 0.5% fee.

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Customer Reviews

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4.90
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99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
95%
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Christina R.
Charleston, SC
 5.00
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Highly recommend!

VERIFIED   NEW  September 6, 2020
We booked a 6 hour trip and it was perfect. Brian was very knowledgeable and patient. We all had so much fun, especially my...
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Stephen C.
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Morning trip with Captain Garris.

VERIFIED   NEW  September 14, 2020
My 15 year old daughter and I had a blast fishing the Wando River for Redfish and Sea Trout. We landed right around a dozen...
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Ruan D.
Charleston, SC
 5.00
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Best Captain!!

VERIFIED   August 14, 2020
I booked a 4 hour charter with Captain Brian with my husband and our 7 year old. Captain Brian made our son’s first fishing...
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Susan E.
Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
 5.00
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Great day of fishing!

VERIFIED   August 28, 2020
We had a great day fishing with Captain Brian. He was very knowledgeable and seemed to enjoy teach us newbies how to fish....
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Amanda M.
Winder, Georgia
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   July 22, 2020
Captain Brian was great. He has a wonderful personality. We caught fish which he said we’d do. Highly recommend the...
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