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 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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Afternon
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 2 - Jul 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    US $750
    Neearshore fishing going 3 to 5 miles. Sharks fishing and targeting other species.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 20 - Oct 15
    US $750
    Generally, we'll go 3 to 5 miles out. We catch live bait and chum daily. Sharks are plentiful on these trips, but we'll also target other species.
  • Private trip
    6 Hr Sheepshead/Sea Bass Wreck trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Apr 15
    US $1,000
    Wreck Fishing 6 to 15 miles out. Sheepshead, Sea Bass, etc. Tends to be a busy bite using lighter tackle, and targeting fish for Dinner.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Wreck Fishing
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,100
    A 6-hour wreck fishing trip.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,700
    Spend a whole day out on the water with these 8-hour trips. They are great for groups looking to get further offshore and who would like to bring home fish for dinner. This trip includes bottom fishing and wreck fishing. Generally, we go from 18 to 40 miles out, weather permitting.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,900
    Wreck and bottom fishing. 20-45 miles offshore. Lots of action, lots of eating fish, and lots of fun! A weather-permitting trip.
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FAQs about Cool Cat Charters

Cool Cat Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour Afternon (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hr Sheepshead/Sea Bass Wreck trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Wreck Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,700 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)

Meet the Captain

Chris Prince
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
ID & license verified
50 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2018
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Cobia 296 (Center console) originally built in 2014. Powered by 2 300HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Radar

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

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 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Carson D.
Germantown, MD
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Half day trip with Captain Chris

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on July 4, 2023
We went out with Captain Chris on the morning of the Fourth of July and had a wonderful time! As a captain, Chris is the perfect...
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James B.
Lexington, NC
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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on July 19, 2023
Was a beautiful day for fishing. Bite was slow at first but we definitely got on some good sharks. Was not the intended species...
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John M.
Irmo, SC
Excellent
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Full Day with Capt. Chris

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 9, 2023
Capt Chris called days before inquiring as to what we’d like from the day, that was cool on its own.  He had a plan put...
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James G.
Rockville, MD
Excellent
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Half Day on Cool Cat

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on August 16, 2023
Took my family out w Capt Chris. Had a blast as did everyone else. We appreciate the hospitality and his coaching the newbie...
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Alexander H.
United States
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Half day trip with captain chris

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on August 2, 2023
It was a windy day but with Capt Chris experience we were able to have a great time. Would highly recommend and we’ll go...
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