Charleston Saltwater Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (87 reviews)
 Shrimp Boat Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464, United States

Explore one of the best South Carolina inshore fisheries with Charleston Saltwater Fishing Charters! Team up with Captain Luke Pressler and he’ll make it possible for you to get to the best fishing action in the area. Capt. Luke has fished the local waters ever since he was a kid, and now he wants to share this experience with his customers.

Join him on his 24’ Pathfinder center console and together, you’ll head out to find the best bite. The boat is outfitted with a 250 HP Yamaha engine and has plenty of space for up to 4 anglers to fish at the same time. The onboard navigational electronics will show you where the fish hide, and if you need to be extra quiet, there’s a wireless trolling motor that will make it happen.

Capt. Luke will provide quality Shimano and Penn fishing equipment for you to use, and he also has specialized Trout gear, in case that’s your species of choice. An assortment of lures and live bait will also wait for you on the boat. Your guide will even clean your catch if you decide to keep a few fish and make a delicious meal at home.

There are plenty of species to choose from, and the captain will gladly customize the trip to your fishing preferences. Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, Sheepshead, Sharks, and Black Drum are all on the to-catch list. If you prefer trolling, then you can target Spanish and King Mackerel.

So what do you need for your fishing expedition? Stocking up on refreshments and sunscreen is a good idea. Capt. Luke has a saltwater fishing license that covers all guests, so you don’t need to worry about purchasing one beforehand. If you’re coming with kids, Capt. Luke will have life jackets for the whole family.

Are you ready to discover new fishing horizons with Charleston Saltwater Fishing Charters?

Luke Pressler

Captain

Luke Pressler

7 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Shark Fishing Sunrise Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
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US $325 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Shark Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1 (Sat, Sun)
US $325 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Shark Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun)
US $325 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Harbor Tour (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
US $350 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Harbor Tour (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 10 - Sep 28 (Sat, Sun)
US $350 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
2 Hour Evening Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 29 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun)
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US $350 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Sunset Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun)
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US $350 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
US $550 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip (Sun)
US $550 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
US $700 
Entire boat: up to 5 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 87 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (112)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

92%

Caught fish

88%

Showing 1 - 5 of 87 reviews
Jennifer B.
Jennifer B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Good sharkin

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Shark Fishing (PM) on July 20, 2025

Captain Luke was awesome! Laid back and knowledgeable. Definitely would use this charter again

Captain Luke was awesome! Laid back and knowledgeable. Definitely would use this charter again  

 Jennifer B. recommends Charleston Saltwater Fishing Charters

Toby K.
Toby K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great captain

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2 Hour Evening Trip on October 16, 2024

Luke was fantastic - we had to change the location where to meet, but he nevertheless was there before time. Fishing wasn't easy what I very much like (otherwise I could just go to any fishing pond). Lot's of explanations by Luke, great sunset and a full moon evening - almost cinematic... Next time we'll take a longer tour!

Luke was fantastic - we had to change the location where to meet, but he nevertheless was there before time. Fishing wasn't easy what I very much like (otherwise I could just go to any fishing pond). Lot's of explanations by Luke, great sunset and a full moon evening - almost cinematic... Next time we'll take a longer tour!  

 Toby K. recommends Charleston Saltwater Fishing Charters
Luke Pressler
Luke Pressler (The Captain)
Replied on October 17, 2024
Thank you, Toby!

Chris C.
Chris C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Good time without fish

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Sunset Trip on May 28, 2025

Was very knowledgeable and friendly.

Was very knowledgeable and friendly.  

 Chris C. recommends Charleston Saltwater Fishing Charters
Luke Pressler
Luke Pressler (The Captain)
Replied on June 18, 2025
Thank you, Chris!

Erin C.
Erin C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

June fishing trip

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Shark Fishing (AM) on June 15, 2025

 

 Erin C. recommends Charleston Saltwater Fishing Charters
Luke Pressler
Luke Pressler (The Captain)
Replied on June 18, 2025
Thank you, Erin!

Jacob A.
Jacob A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Catching fish with Captain Luke!

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Half Day Trip (AM) on September 29, 2024

We had a great time out on the river catching redfish and trout with Captain Luke. His boat and tackle were top notch and he’s a good dude. Highly recommend.

We had a great time out on the river catching redfish and trout with Captain Luke. His boat and tackle were top notch and he’s a good dude. Highly recommend.  

 Jacob A. recommends Charleston Saltwater Fishing Charters
Luke Pressler
Luke Pressler (The Captain)
Replied on September 29, 2024
Thank you Jacob!

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FAQs about Charleston Saltwater Fishing Charters

What are the trip rates for Charleston Saltwater Fishing Charters?

Charleston Saltwater Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $325 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Shark Fishing (AM) (2 hours)
  • US $325 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Shark Fishing (PM) (2 hours)
  • US $325 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Shark Fishing Sunrise Trip (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Evening Trip (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Harbor Tour (AM) (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Harbor Tour (PM) (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Sunset Trip (2 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Charleston Saltwater Fishing Charters?

When you book a trip with Charleston Saltwater Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
What's included in the trip price with Charleston Saltwater Fishing Charters?

Trips booked with Charleston Saltwater Fishing Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano and Penn)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
What types of fishing does Charleston Saltwater Fishing Charters offer?

Charleston Saltwater Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Charleston Saltwater Fishing Charters offer?

Charleston Saltwater Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
Which fish species can I catch with Charleston Saltwater Fishing Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Charleston Saltwater Fishing Charters include:

  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your captain

Luke Pressler

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States

88 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2019

Captain Luke Pressler has been fishing for most of his life and he worked as a first mate for some time until he decided to start running charters himself. He's been exploring the area for a long time, so he knows where all the best fishing spots are. Capt. Luke always makes sure his trips are as fun as they are productive.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2013
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder 2400 Tournament
Boat type
Center console

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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Trolling

Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Shimano and Penn

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

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 agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child Friendly

All ages welcome, life jackets provided

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

 PayPal

What’s biting in Mount Pleasant right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bonnethead)Shark (Bonnethead)
SheepsheadSheepshead
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Spotted SeatroutSpotted Seatrout