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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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Kids (8:30AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $300
    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!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Whiting
    Whiting
    Ray
    Ray
    Perch (Silver)
    Silver Perch
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Kids (11AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $300
    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!
    Targeted fish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Whiting
    Whiting
    Perch (Silver)
    Silver Perch
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Kids (1:30PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $300
    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!
    Targeted fish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Whiting
    Whiting
    Perch (White)
    White Perch
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Shark (8:30 AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 10
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $325
    Enjoy an action-packed morning out on the water and target various sizes of Sharks. NOTE: Catch and release only!
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Ray
    Ray
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Shark (11:00 AM )
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 10
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $325
    Enjoy an action-packed morning out on the water and target various sizes of Sharks. NOTE: Catch and release only!
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Shark (1:30 PM )
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 10
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $325
    Enjoy an action-packed morning out on the water and target various sizes of Sharks. NOTE: Catch and release only!
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Ray
    Ray
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $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!
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    3 HR Shark Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 10
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $450
    This trip is all about taking great photos! You will be fishing for a variety of Sharks. NOTE: Catch and release only!
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Ray
    Ray
  • Private trip
    3 HR Shark trip (Noon)
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 10
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $450
    Add one more hour to your Shark trip and target more species, including Atlantic Sharpnose and Blacktip Sharks. NOTE: Catch and release only!
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $450
    Enjoy this afternoon adventure, fishing in the sounds for Redfish, Ladyfish, Drum, and other species. NOTE: Catch and release only!
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    3 HR Shark trip evening (sunset)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 10
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $450
    Add one more hour to your Shark trip and target more species, including Atlantic Sharpnose and Blacktip Sharks. NOTE: Catch and release only!
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    5 HR Nearshore Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 15 - Sep 30
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $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!
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 361 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Matthew R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Unforgettable fishing with Captain Richard

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on July 31, 2024
We recently went on a fishing trip in Hilton Head with Captain Richard from Off Duty Charters, and it was fantastic! He was...
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Shane M.
Arlington, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Best Guided Trip Ever - Epic catches

VERIFIED   3 HR Shark trip evening (sunset) on July 15, 2024
Captain Richard was awesome from start to finish. We weren’t sure how the weather was going to be for our evening outing...
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Devin S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Night on the Water

VERIFIED   3 HR Shark trip evening (sunset) on June 12, 2024
We got out to the first spot and had sharks on about 20 minutes later.  I was expecting mostly smaller sharks but our first...
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Christopher N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful caring captain!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Kids (8:30AM) on December 26, 2024
I booked a trip late December just after Christmas to celebrate my sons birthday.  The weather was cold, wet and windy, but...
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Amber B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great family experience!

VERIFIED   3 HR Shark trip evening (sunset) on August 18, 2024
We did the 3hr evening shark fishing trip. All 6 of us got to catch a fish from 3 different shark species, a ray, and 2 big...
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FAQs about Off Duty Charters

Off Duty Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Kids (8:30AM) (2 hours)
  • US $300 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Kids (11AM) (2 hours)
  • US $300 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Kids (1:30PM) (2 hours)
  • US $325 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Shark (8:30 AM) (2 hours)
  • US $325 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Shark (11:00 AM ) (2 hours)
  • US $325 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Shark (1:30 PM ) (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 3 HR Shark Trip (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 3 HR Shark trip (Noon) (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 3 HR Shark trip evening (sunset) (3 hours)
  • US $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 (Penn reels)
  • Live Bait (We try to have live bait for every trip when possible.)
  • Lures
  • Drinks (We have a cooler with ice and water! Feel free to bring your own drinks and use our cooler. )
  • Fishing License (Fishing licenses are included for everyone on the trip)

Off Duty Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (5-6 miles )
  • 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

Your captain

Richard Martinez
Bluffton, South Carolina, United States
1 Fishing Report
361 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.

The fish you can target

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

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2010
Boat manufacturer
Sea Fox
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
5-6 miles
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn reels
Live Bait
We try to have live bait for every trip when possible.
Lures
Drinks
We have a cooler with ice and water! Feel free to bring your own drinks and use our cooler.
Fishing License
Fishing licenses are included for everyone on the trip

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Bank Transfer