Cool Cat Charters 

4.9
(79 reviews)
 2 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, United States–

Cool Cat Charters 

Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
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30 ft
6
4.9
(79 reviews)

Welcome to the Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. You'll find many opportunities to relax and of course to do some fishing. Cool Cat Charters is there for anglers who want to explore local waters and see what's biting. Captain Chris Prince will put you on the fish, and he'll do his best so that you have a great time while you're chasing that big catch.

You'll be having your fishing adventure on board the 30' Cobia 296, center console model from 2014. It can take on groups of up to 6 guests. The boat is powered by a double Yamaha engine with 300 hp and it can reach speeds of 50 kn. You'll be quickly navigating from one hot spot to another. For your optimal fishing experience, fishfinding equipment is available, and you can use the downriggers.

This charter covers nearshore and offshore areas which include reef and wreck locations. The fish is biting all year round, it's just the question of which species are in season. Generally, the summer months are the most action-packed. You can target Kingfish, Snapper, and several types of Shark and Grouper. You can go after these beauties using light and heavy tackle, bottom and deep sea fishing, trolling, and spinning.

Don't fret about your South Carolina fishing license, as the charter's got you covered. As for the necessary fishing gear, lures, and bait, they will be waiting for you. For a more comfortable trip, you can use the onboard toilet. If you get lucky, you can keep the catch. What's more, the crew will help you clean it and prepare it. Children are welcome.

Make some great memories on an active fishing trip with Cool Cat Charters.

Welcome to the Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. You'll find many opportunities to relax and of course to do some fishing. Cool Cat Charters is there for anglers who want to explore local waters and see what's biting. Captain Chris Prince will put you on the fish, and he'll do his best so that you have a great time while you're chasing that big catch.

You'll be having your fishing adventure on board the 30' Cobia 296, center console model from 2014. It can take on groups of up to 6 guests. The boat is powered by a double Yamaha engine with 300 hp and it can reach speeds of 50 kn. You'll be quickly navigating from one hot spot to another. For your optimal fishing experience, fishfinding equipment is available, and you can use the downriggers.

This charter covers nearshore and offshore areas which include reef and wreck locations. The fish is biting all year round, it's just the question of which species are in season. Generally, the summer months are the most action-packed. You can target Kingfish, Snapper, and several types of Shark and Grouper. You can go after these beauties using light and heavy tackle, bottom and deep sea fishing, trolling, and spinning.

Don't fret about your South Carolina fishing license, as the charter's got you covered. As for the necessary fishing gear, lures, and bait, they will be waiting for you. For a more comfortable trip, you can use the onboard toilet. If you get lucky, you can keep the catch. What's more, the crew will help you clean it and prepare it. Children are welcome.

Make some great memories on an active fishing trip with Cool Cat Charters.

Chris Prince
Captain
Chris Prince
26 years of experience
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4 Hour Trip – Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 1
US $795
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hr Sheepshead/Sea Bass Wreck trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jan 7 - Apr 30
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Wreck Fishing
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 15 - Oct 15
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+4
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Monster Shark Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 1
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
+5
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
7 Hr Cobia & Monster Shark Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Oct 15
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+1
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
79 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (122)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

Reviews (79)

  • Toby Storms
    Toby Storms
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Chris knows his stuff!

    6 Hour Trip – Wreck Fishing on August 22, 2026 • 6 adults

    From the greeting, catching bait, and dropping the bait down into the depths.... Captain Chris was absolutely fun to fish with. As a tournament bass angler, I know the ins and outs, and work involved in catering to others needs and experiences on the water.. I was very impressed with this mans knowledge and professionalism. We were hooked up on our first of MANY fish on the very first bait drop. And the action didnt end until we headed back in. *NOTE* -The "shark show" was an added bonus, which we all thoroughly enjoyed. So, If you're thinking about hiring a charter, I woud not hesitate to recommend booking with this man. Thanks again Captain Chris for the awesome trip, and looking forward to getting back out on the wate with you again sir! 💪🏼 -Toby

  • David Lyall
    David Lyall
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Way beyond expectations

    Monster Shark Trip on September 2, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Chris knows his stuff and works his tail off to get on the fish. Non-stop action! - Barracuda - Lots of Cobia And a 300lb Bull Shark to top off a great experience

  • Tony Price
    Tony Price
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    The Capt put us on the fish!!

    6 Hour Trip – Wreck Fishing on July 16, 2026 • 5 adults

    We had a great 6 hour trip fishing the wreak. We started hitting the fish on our first stop, finished the day with 2 Cobia, 4 Grouper, 4 Red Snapper and several Tiggerfish. The capt was fun, knowledgeable and very hard working.

  • Jim Harmon
    Jim Harmon
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip, Capt. Chris is about as real as you can get

    6 Hour Trip – Wreck Fishing on August 18, 2026 • 2 adults

    I will definitely be a returning customer when in the area. Chris is a great dude and will put you on the fish and ….. Sharks, sharks, and more sharks. All I can say is enjoy the show at the end.

  • Bryan Passon
    Bryan Passon
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    arms hurt

    6 Hr Sheepshead/Sea Bass Wreck trip on March 20, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    as soon as we got to the spot we were on fish. my 5 year old daughter loved chris and talked his ear off and he was all about it and helping her reel in her fish. if you’re looking to head out chris is definitely your guy

  • Jessica Jeffress
    Jessica Jeffress
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time with a great captain!

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on July 29, 2024 • 5 adults • 2 children

    We had the best day for fishing. Cool Cat is just behind Skull Creek Dockside so there was plenty of parking and clean restrooms to use before the trip. We booked a 4 hour trip, and we had 3 adults, an 11 year old, and a 7 year old. We left promptly at 8 am and stopped to catch some bait. The captain said we almost caught too much so we were hopeful it was a sign of a good day. It was overcast and not too hot that day. We headed out to our first fishing spot which turned out to be great. First thing caught was a bonnet shark which immediately went on ice. We caught another one, several black tip and black nose sharks, lady fish, and a Spanish mackerel we kept on ice. There wasn’t much time to get bored as the fish and sharks bit quickly. Bubba was great with our kids. He’d tell them what to do to help, and let them join right in. My husband got seasick after a bit so we cut the trip a little short but it was super successful. The boat was nice and clean, a great size for the 5 of us. The captain cleaned the shark and fish for us when we got back, then we took it to Skull Creek to be blackened and fried. It was amazing! Would definitely go back out with him.

  • Jason Fults
    Jason Fults
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Multiple sharks on multiple times

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on July 17, 2024 • 6 adults

    We had a beautiful day today. We pulled up on bait, filled our live wells on a single cast net throw, and decided to fish right there. We landed about 12 sharks and lost maybe 6 over about an hour and half. Clearly not normal, but it was a lot of fun. Many times we had two sharks on simultaneously. Birds were diving on the bait all morning from above, and sharks were hitting from the bottom for most of the first 2 hours. After this we moved on because we were continuing to catch mostly finetooth sharks, and we wanted to find something we could eat. After moving we had a tougher time landing fish, but we continued to catch or break off a mix of sharks. Overall it was a great day and Captain Chris was able to keep us in the game for most of the day. Love the boat. We had six people fishing and everyone caught and fought multiple fish. The captain worked hard and just got abused by sharks thrashing around and whacking him in the shins, but we had a great time and the captain was a great host. If you are thinking about “Cool Cat,” you can’t go wrong with Captain Prince.

  • Charlie Turner
    Charlie Turner
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Chris(Big Fish)Prince

    Monster Shark Trip on June 17, 2025 • 3 adults

    Great fishing trip!!! We had an extraordinarily great time!!! Captain Chris knows what's up. I have been on several fishing charters and this charter was absolutely the best by far. Lots of big fish hooked and landed. Delivered on the Monster Shark charter title!! We hooked and got pics with 11' and 6' Bull Sharks next to the boat before releasing them. Bad A$%!!! Thank you Chris!!!

  • Richard Gundacker
    Richard Gundacker
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Family fishing trip

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on July 23, 2024 • 5 adults

    Went out with my family of 5 looking to just catch some fish and enjoy a morning on the water. Capt did a great job. We were a few minutes early so he wasted no time leaving to catch some bait. He worked hard to put us on some fish constantly changing bait and moving if it was slow. Between all of us we must have landed about 20 assorted species and lost 10-12. Overall my kids had a blast and want to go back out again next year.

  • Stuart Rosenthal
    Stuart Rosenthal
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day on the Water

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on July 22, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Great time. The Captain was had great patience with my 9 year old Grandson. Had a great time catching some big fish. Would definately do this again on my next trip to Hilton Head

Rating

4.9
79 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (122)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (79)

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Toby Storms
Toby Storms
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Chris knows his stuff!
6 Hour Trip – Wreck Fishing on August 22, 2026 • 6 adults

From the greeting, catching bait, and dropping the bait down into the depths.... Captain Chris was absolutely fun to fish with. As a tournament bass angler, I know the ins and outs, and work involved in catering to others needs and experiences on the water.. I was very impressed with this mans knowledge and professionalism. We were hooked up on our first of MANY fish on the very first bait drop. And the action didnt end until we headed back in. *NOTE* -The "shark show" was an added bonus, which we all thoroughly enjoyed. So, If you're thinking about hiring a charter, I woud not hesitate to recommend booking with this man. Thanks again Captain Chris for the awesome trip, and looking forward to getting back out on the wate with you again sir! 💪🏼 -Toby

Reported catch:
Cobia
Great Barracuda
Bull Shark
Chris Prince
Response from Captain

Great Trip! Fun Crew. Thanks for the Kind Words. See U next Trip. Thanks Again.

Patrick Holton
Patrick Holton
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Our fishing trip was a very good time!
Monster Shark Trip on July 15, 2026 • 5 adults

We had a very successful fishing trip. Captain Chris was awesome, explaining what he was doing and different ways to catch fish. He was very informative and a great fit for our group. We were able to catch our bait fish quite quickly and then headed out. When we got to our location it didn’t take long before the action started. We were able to hook on to several sharks and quite a few Cobia. We tried a couple different locations and Captain Chris was showing us how he reads his equipment and the stories behind the sites. Would definitely book another trip!!

Reported catch:
Cobia
Chris Prince
Response from Captain

Fun Trip! Thanks for the Great Review. Look Forward to next Trip.

David Lyall
David Lyall
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Way beyond expectations
Monster Shark Trip on September 2, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Chris knows his stuff and works his tail off to get on the fish. Non-stop action! - Barracuda - Lots of Cobia And a 300lb Bull Shark to top off a great experience

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Chris Prince
Response from Captain

Great Trip! Thanks Again.

Ian Flanagan
Ian Flanagan
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great day out with Bubba
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on July 19, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Had a great morning out. Capt Chris (Bubba) was great with our boys. He was always working the various rods to give us the best shot at catching fish in what would’ve otherwise been a very slow day. Would definitely book with him again.

Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Chris Prince
Response from Captain

Thanks for a Fun Day! Have a Great Trip.

Tony Price
Tony Price
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
The Capt put us on the fish!!
6 Hour Trip – Wreck Fishing on July 16, 2026 • 5 adults

We had a great 6 hour trip fishing the wreak. We started hitting the fish on our first stop, finished the day with 2 Cobia, 4 Grouper, 4 Red Snapper and several Tiggerfish. The capt was fun, knowledgeable and very hard working.

Chris Prince
Response from Captain

Great Trip! Thanks Again.

FAQs about Cool Cat Charters

Cool Cat Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $795 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 6 Hr Sheepshead/Sea Bass Wreck trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Wreck Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Monster Shark Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 7 Hr Cobia & Monster Shark Trip (7 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,900 per group - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Cool Cat Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Radar
Trips booked with Cool Cat Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Cool Cat Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Cool Cat Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Cool Cat Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Shark (Tiger)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)

Your captain

Chris Prince
Chris Prince

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States

ID & license verified
79 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2018
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Chris Prince has over 20 years of experience under his belt. Fishing is his passion and he would like to share it with the world.

Chris Prince
Chris Prince
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
79
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
Captain Chris Prince has over 20 years of experience under his belt. Fishing is his passion and he would like to share it with the world.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Tiger Shark
Tiger Shark
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Way beyond expectations
    David L.
    David L.
  • Captain Chris knows his stuff!
    Toby S.
    Toby S.
  • Awesome trip, Capt. Chris is about as real as you can get
    Jim H.
    Jim H.
  • The Capt put us on the fish!!
    Tony P.
    Tony P.
  • arms hurt
    Bryan P.
    Bryan P.
  • Great Day on the Water
    Stuart R.
    Stuart R.
  • Great day of catching fish!
    David S.
    David S.
  • Captain Chris(Big Fish)Prince
    Charlie T.
    Charlie T.
  • Best fishing trip I've been on!!!
    Jeremy R.
    Jeremy R.
  • Another Great Trip
    James G.
    James G.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Cobia 296
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

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

What’s biting in Hilton Head Island right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Tiger)Shark (Tiger)

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