Fishnut Charters

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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $500
    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.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $500
    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.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $700
    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.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $700
    You will mainly target Redfish, Black Drum, or Seatrout on this trip. You can start the trip by fishing around the docks and the nearby structures, then fish the grass lines along the bank. The captain uses a lot of live bait when fishing, usually live shrimp or finger mullet.
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FAQs about Fishnut Charters

Fishnut Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (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

Meet the Captain

Todd Gough
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
26 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
177 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2019
Angler's Choice
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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

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Tidewater (Bay boat) originally built in 2014. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning

Amenities

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

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Fishing License
Covered by my commercial 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
At least 4 years old
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 177 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Best Charter in SC!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Charles B.
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Best Charter in SC!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on April 13, 2024
Captain Tood was friendly, knowledgeable, and put us on the fish! With blue bird sky’s and winds at a chilly 12mph (10.428...
Charles B. recommends Fishnut Charters
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Andrea J.
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First Timer's

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on April 2, 2024
Captain Todd was great! Our family of 4 took a morning inshore 1/2 day trip and we didn’t want to leave! Captain Todd was...
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Patrick R.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  April 1, 2024
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Ellen R.
Excellent
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Fishnut Charters - Captain Todd

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on November 24, 2023
Captain Todd was exceptional.  My son, grandson and myself took a 4 hour charter the day after Thanksgiving.  Todd is a great...
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Sal P.
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Our in shore trip with Capt Todd

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on March 25, 2024
Challenged by cold temps and high tide Captain Todd still put us on fish and made our trip a success. He was knowledgeable...
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