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Off Duty Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(263 reviews)
Last End Point
Bluffton, SC, United States

Off Duty Charters offers a great time on the water for everyone, whether you are a complete beginner or an expert angler. A day of fishing with Captain Richard Martinez is fun for all ages!

Enjoy a quick ride to the waters close to shore, which are home to various types of Sharks. There are Blacktip, Atlantic Sharpnose, Bonnethead, and other species of these monsters that are especially great for a “bragging” photo.

If Sharks are not up your street, Capt. Richard can take you out to Port Royal or Calibogue Sound, where you could sample anything from Ladyfish to Redfish. Otherwise, you could check the bite 5-10 miles off the coast of Hilton Head Island, targeting King and Spanish Mackerel, Tarpon, Jack Crevalle, Drum, and more.

A day out with Off Duty Charters will take place on a 24’ Sea Fox center console, a spacious fishing machine. It is equipped with a single 200 HP Suzuki engine and features modern electronics, outriggers, and an array of quality rods and reels. You will mostly be using spinning and conventional gear, including reels by Penn. Live bait, lures, and fishing licenses are also included in the price.

Grab your lunch and drinks and join in the adventure. It’s fish on!

NOTE: Catch and release only!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Kids (1:30PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    $325
    The captain has the love and passion for introducing kids to the outdoors! They will be given the opportunity to catch lots of small interesting fish and will have lots of fun. These trips last 2 hours and are for children 12 and under, adults are there to help only. If the adults decide to fish, an extra $200 will be added to the total. Catch and release only. Most of the trips take place in the bay. Max capacity: 4 kids and 2 adults. NOTE: Catch and release only!
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Kids (11AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    $325
    The captain has the love and passion for introducing kids to the outdoors! They will be given the opportunity to catch lots of small interesting fish and will have lots of fun. These trips last 2 hours and are for children 12 and under, adults are there to help only. If the adults decide to fish, an extra $200 will be added to the total. Catch and release only. Most of the trips take place in the bay. Max capacity: 4 kids and 2 adults. NOTE: Catch and release only!
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Kids (8:30AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    $325
    The captain has the love and passion for introducing kids to the outdoors! They will be given the opportunity to catch lots of small interesting fish and will have lots of fun. These trips last 2 hours and are for children 12 and under, adults are there to help only. If the adults decide to fish, an extra $200 will be added to the total. Catch and release only. Most of the trips take place in the bay. Max capacity: 4 kids and 2 adults. NOTE: Catch and release only!
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Shark (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 10
    $350
    Enjoy an action-packed morning out on the water and target various sizes of Sharks. Departure possible at 10:45 a.m. as well. NOTE: Catch and release only!
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    $450
    This is a great trip for young kids. Staying in the sounds makes for a calm day of fishing for Drum, Redfish, and more. NOTE: Catch and release only!
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    $450
    Enjoy this afternoon adventure, fishing in the sounds for Redfish, Ladyfish, Drum, and other species. NOTE: Catch and release only!
  • Private trip
    3 HR Shark Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 10
    $450
    This trip is all about taking great photos! You will be fishing for a variety of Sharks. NOTE: Catch and release only!
  • Private trip
    3 HR Shark trip (Noon)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 10
    $450
    Add one more hour to your Shark trip and target more species, including Atlantic Sharpnose and Blacktip Sharks. NOTE: Catch and release only!
  • Private trip
    5 HR Nearshore Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 12 hours ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 15 - Sep 30
    $750
    You will travel 5-10 miles off the coast of Hilton Head Island to catch a variety of fish including King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Tarpon, Jack Crevalle, and much more. NOTE: Catch and release only!
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About the Captain

Richard Martinez
Bluffton, South Carolina, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & License verified
263 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2018
I started fishing at a young age growing up in Miami, Florida. When my friends were out riding their bikes, I was learning to tie knots with my dad. I am very passionate about fishing, I take pride in what I do and I’m not satisfied unless my client is. I like to live bait on the bottom with light to medium tackle. It’s about the fight, not the catch.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Sea Fox (Center console) originally built in 2010. Powered by a 200HP Suzuki engine.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Mostly Penn reels
Live Bait
Lures
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
All ages are welcome
Catch and Release Mandatory

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:

Bank Transfer

Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 263 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler Rating
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
91%
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Samantha S.
Augusta, GA
Excellent
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Excellent
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Year 2 with Off Duty

VERIFIED   5 HR Nearshore Trip on April 20, 2022
This is the second year in a row that my family has booked with Off Duty Charters and there’s a sincere reason we will try...
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Lori T.
United States
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5 hour nearshore

VERIFIED   5 HR Nearshore Trip on July 26, 2022
This is our 3rd year booking a fishing excursion. Every year we add on more hours because it is such a great experience. This...
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Elisha D.
Okatie, South Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Inshore fishing with Cptn. Richard

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on August 17, 2022
Great morning on the water with Cptn. Richard! He got us on fish right away - and kept us busy all morning reeling in redfish,...
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Jeff Y.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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2 hour kids fishing charter

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Kids (1:30PM) on August 10, 2022
Captain Richard was great. Kids had a blast— caught a variety of fish and a finetooth shark that my 6 year old will be talking...
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Kristin C.
Cornelius, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Unforgettable fishing trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Kids (1:30PM) on April 13, 2022
I took my 9 and 13 year old on a catch and release trip with Richard and we had an incredible experience.  Richard knows a...
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FAQs about Off Duty Charters

Off Duty Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $325 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Kids (1:30PM) (2 hours)
  • $325 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Kids (11AM) (2 hours)
  • $325 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Kids (8:30AM) (2 hours)
  • $350 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Shark (AM) (2 hours)
  • $450 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (3 hours)
  • $450 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (3 hours)
  • $450 per group - 3 HR Shark Trip (AM) (3 hours)
  • $450 per group - 3 HR Shark trip (Noon) (3 hours)
  • $750 per group - 5 HR Nearshore Trip (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Off Duty Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
Trips booked with Off Duty Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Mostly Penn reels)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Fishing License
Off Duty Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
Off Duty Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Off Duty Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tarpon