Eastern Tailz 25’ contender bay

4.8/5 (162 reviews)

4474 Water Front Avenue, Little River, SC 29566, United States–

Little River, SC, United States

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25 feet

4.8/5 (162 reviews)

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Inshore or nearshore, South Carolina has plenty of fish to provide you with exciting action. Eastern Tailz Outfitters will put you on the bite, whether you're stalking the shallows or bottom fishing the coastal waters.

Captain Joe Ziegler welcomes you on board his 24' Seapro boat capable of taking up to 4 anglers fishing in comfort. Her center console design is well suited to fishing both areas, whether you're chasing a Bull Redfish or reeling in a Kingfish.

Capt. Joe can take you on a quick 3-hour fishing trip around Little River – the perfect excursion if you want to get a bit of fishing slotted in your day. Anglers looking to test their fishing skills and spend the entire day hooking up Mackerel, Groupers, Snappers, and the fighting Cobia can book the 8-hour trip.

The catch list doesn't stop there, you can also target Spotted Seatrout, big Black Drum, and Flounder!

Kids are more than welcome on board, the captain loves sharing his passion for angling with novices. You need a valid fishing license at the ready before coming on a trip.

Remember to pack sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, adequate clothing, and a cooler to take your hard-fought catch home in.

Experience the diverse fishing of South Carolina the right way, by booking a trip with Eastern Tailz Outfitters!

The catch list doesn't stop there, you can also target Spotted Seatrout, big Black Drum, and Flounder!

Kids are more than welcome on board, the captain loves sharing his passion for angling with novices. You need a valid fishing license at the ready before coming on a trip.

Remember to pack sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, adequate clothing, and a cooler to take your hard-fought catch home in.

Experience the diverse fishing of South Carolina the right way, by booking a trip with Eastern Tailz Outfitters!

Popular features

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Child friendly

Ice box

Popular features

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Child friendly

Ice box

Rating

4.8

162 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

4.9

Captain & crew

4.8

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (166)

What anglers say

95%

Great experience

96%

Family friendly

99%

Friendly captain

99%

Good boat

96%

Recommended

80%

Caught fish

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David Wood

Repeat angler

Ohio, US

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Member since 2022

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2 trips

5.0

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Fishing with Joe

4 Hour Trip – Inshore AM on April 16, 2026 • 3 adults

Keith England

Repeat angler

Indiana, US

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Member since 2023

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3 trips

5.0

Verified

Fish On

5 Hour Trip – Inshore AM on May 13, 2025 • 3 adults

We had fish on the hook right from the start,trout and black drum,filled the cooler in about an hour then we were catching and releasing,3rd year with Captain Joe and always leave happy and with fish!! Thx Captain Joe!!!

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Jason Drumheller

Pennsylvania, US

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Member since 2022

5.0

Verified

4 Hour Trip with Captain Joe

Evening trip on July 26, 2022 • 3 adults • 1 child

Our trip was originally booked for the evening. Captain Joe reached out to suggest going earlier because of the tides. We agreed and what a great decision it was. Captain Joe knew my boys wanted to catch a shark and he made it happen. The smile in the picture says it all. After shark fishing for a few hours, we caught our own bait and continued fishing for black drum. It was a great experience for my family. Captain Joe was great guide, is very knowledgeable, and was great with my boys. He answered all their questions…and they asked a lot of them. I would highly recommend Captain Joe. I know we’ll be back. There’s even talk about going back again this week.

Response from Captain

July 29, 2022

Thank you all for coming out fishing buddy! I enjoyed having you all on the boat and definitely looking forward to our next trip!

James Hall

Chicago, IL, US

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Member since 2022

4.7

Verified

5hr trip with captain Joe.

5 Hour Trip – Inshore PM on July 19, 2022 • 2 adults • 2 children

Trip was fun. I talked with captain Joe before we left the dock about what we were going to fish for, and he said it was going to be a tough bite with the muddy water. I asked if he would be able to put my son and his friend on a shark and he did. We weren’t able to land either one, but the kids got to fight a shark and they each loved it. Captain Joe then put us on some flounder and redfish and trout.  The two boys caught a few fish each and they were happy. Joe warned us it would be a tough bite and I greatly appreciate that as an avid fisherman. I knew what to expect. Overall, captain Joe was a great guide. I would highly recommend him for a guided trip.

Response from Captain

July 20, 2022

Thanks for the good review James! I enjoyed y’all company and having you all come out fishing! Hope to see you all again in the future if you come back to sc. 

Keith England

Repeat angler

Indiana, US

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Member since 2023

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3 trips

5.0

Verified

Captain Joe finds the fish!!

5 Hour Trip – Inshore AM on May 21, 2024 • 3 adults

Second time fishing with Captain Joe and will be back next year.it took a little while longer to get on the fish this time out but he got us on them and we had a great time!!

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Response from Captain

May 27, 2024

Thanks for the great review! Had a great time taking you guys out and catching some fish. Had to put in work but I’m glad it all came together. 

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4 Hour Trip – Inshore AM

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

US $500