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Fishnut Charters invites you to experience a fun filled day on the water, fishing the beautiful estuaries around Charleston, SC. Captain Todd Gough has been a resident of Mount Pleasant since graduating from the College of Charleston in 1989. He has extensive knowledge of the local waters and knows where the fish are most likely to be feeding on any particular day of the year.

Fishnut Charters offers inshore charters , , designed to accommodate any angler, from the beginner to the seasoned fisherman. Capt. Todd takes great pride in helping you with all aspects of your trip and ensuring that you have “your best day ever” and, of course, that you catch a lot of fish!

Hop aboard the 22’ Tidewater Carolina Bay and start your adventure. This vessel is powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine and is fully rigged to enhance your charter experience – it has Lowrance HD10 GPS/Fishfinder, Power-Pole 10’, Minnkota Terrova iPilot, and a hard T-top for shade.

Each trip includes fishing licenses, rods and reels, tackle, live bait, and lures. An onboard cooler with ice will be provided by the captain and you are welcome to bring your choice of snacks and beverages.

Fishnut Charters makes it easy for you. Just book your trip and show up at the dock. Capt. Todd will take care of the rest! As always, children are welcome because the captain loves showing his passion for fishing to the younger generation.

See ya on deck, let’s go fishing!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $450
    Spend an exciting morning with Capt. Todd and target many inshore species, such as Flounder, Redfish, Black Drum, and many more. He'll provide your fishing equipment to ensure a successful day out.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $450
    Target Redfish, Flounder, Black Drum, and many more inshore species. You can also catch some live bait with the captain or he can prepare it in advance.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $650
    The inshore trips will usually take you from the harbor up into the creeks. You'll mainly target Redfish, Black Drum, or Seatrout. The captain uses both live and dead bait. Live bait can be prepared in advance but you can also catch it with the captain if you want to see how to cast a net.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 191 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great Memories Made!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on July 30, 2024
While visiting Isle of Palms, I looked for a fishing guide to take myself and my 7 year old son Jack out to catch some fish...
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Charles B.
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Best Charter in SC!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on April 13, 2024
Captain Tood was friendly, knowledgeable, and put us on the fish! With blue bird skyโ€™s and winds at a chilly 12mph (10.428...
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Andrea J.
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First Timer's

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on April 2, 2024
Captain Todd was great! Our family of 4 took a morning inshore 1/2 day trip and we didnโ€™t want to leave! Captain Todd was...
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Amy P.
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Capt Todd is Great!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on September 18, 2024
Capt Todd is great to explore the intercostal waterways with. We had a range from experienced Anglers to novice and he made...
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Andrew W.
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Excellent Captain and wonderful trip!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on August 31, 2024
I have hunted and fished with several guides over the years and this charter was one of the best outfits i have had the pleasure...
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FAQs about Fishnut Charters

Fishnut Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Fishnut Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Lowrance HDS10
  • Fishfinder Down imaging & Side scan
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Minnkota Terrova iPilot 112
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Fishnut Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Fishing License (Covered by my commercial license )

Fishnut Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Fishnut Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Fishnut Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your captain

Todd Gough
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
28 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
191 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2019
Captain Todd is a certified US Coast Guard Captain and Maritime Officer. "After graduating from the College of Charleston, my love of the outdoors and fishing made it an easy choice to make Charleston SC my permanent home 30 years ago. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and passion for fishing with others. As co-founder of the East Cooper Fishing Club, I share the mission of educating others in the importance of protecting our low country resources for future generations. Most importantly, I am dedicated to making sure your fishing adventure is fun and memorable!"
Our Team
Todd G.
Captain

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Tidewater
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning

Whichย amenities are available onboard

GPS
Lowrance HDS10
Fishfinder
Down imaging & Side scan
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Minnkota Terrova iPilot 112
Ice Box
Radar

Whatโ€™s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Fishing License
Covered by my commercial 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.

Whatย the listing policiesย are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
At least 4 years old
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 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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