Black Dog Fishing Charters 

4.8/5 (365 reviews)
 US Highway 278 35, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, United States

Black Dog Fishing Charters 

4.8/5 (365)
 Angler's Choice
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US Highway 278 35
Hilton Head Island, SC, United States

Looking for an exciting, family-friendly day out on board a charter that has a high percentage of fish catching and a fluffy, four-legged first mate? Come on down to Hilton Head Island and climb aboard Black Dog Fishing Charters for the adventure of a lifetime!

Captain Jon Everetts is the man behind the helm of the 'Black Dog,' a 28' Master Marine center console that's named after his trusty labradoodle, Trey. Both Capt. Jon and Trey have a shared love of fishing and being out on the water. Together, this dynamic duo provides a variety of angling adventures that are suitable for guests of all ages and skill levels.

If you're a brand new angler or are traveling with little ones, Capt. Jon runs a range of short, exciting trips that'll introduce you to these waters. He'll also happily show you the ropes and get you set up with your gear. Capt. Jon's newbie-friendly adventures aren't boring, either – he'll have you battling the most notorious species of all, the Shark! With his guidance, even children can try to land one of these beasts.

If you're a more experienced angler, Capt. Jon recommends joining him for a longer trip, where you'll get the chance to head further out onto the Atlantic to target tasty table fare and hard-fighting game fish. Bottom fish seriously deep waters for Grouper, Snapper, Cobia, huge Bluefin Tuna, and plenty more. You can mix this up with some Shark fishing action, too.

On board Capt. Jon's vessel, you'll find top-of-the-line navigational gear, life jackets for all ages, and top-quality rods and reels. Your fishing license will be provided for you and, depending on what you reel in, your captain will also clean and fillet your catch for you.

Best of all, you have the option of being joined by Trey on your trip – if you'd like this furry first mate to come along for the ride, just let your captain know. All that's left is to come aboard Black Dog Fishing Charters for a truly unforgettable adventure!

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Rating

4.8
365 reviews
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4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (537)

A young angler proudly displaying a caught shark while fishing with family on a boat.
great charter
A young angler proudly displaying a caught shark aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
Young angler proudly holding a small fish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a fun day on the water.
A group of young anglers relaxing on the boat's interior, enjoying a day out on the water with a dog.
A young angler proudly displaying a small fish while fishing on a boat, wearing a life jacket, with a sunny backdrop.
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What anglers say

93%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

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Tim Berry
Tim Berry
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Excellent captain
3 Hr – Shark Fishing Inshore - 10:30 AM on March 31, 20264 adults2 children
We just got off our charter today, Captain Jon was great and he brought his dog Tinker along with, too. Tinker is a great first mate, he kept the kids entertained while the fish werent biting. It was a little early in the season still, which I knew prior to getting in the boat, so we went jnto the day not expecting much. After a slow start we got a trout, then about 30 mins later some whiting got under us and we caught a handful of them and then a sting ray got away just as it got to thr surface. Towards the end of the trip, we got a little Bull Shark - absolutely made the kids day! highly recommend, and we will be reaching out to Capt. Jon again next time we’re in the area.
A young angler proudly displaying a caught shark aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
Young angler proudly holding a small fish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a fun day on the water.
A group of young anglers relaxing on the boat's interior, enjoying a day out on the water with a dog.
Reported catch:
Bull Shark
Response from Captain
March 31, 2026
you da man! Pleasure was mine! Thank you Tim!
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Laura Lyons
Laura Lyons
us
California, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Sharks galore!
2 Hr – Shark Fishing Inshore - 10:30 AM on July 19, 20254 adults
We had a fantastic time with Captain Jon and his sweet puppy boy on a two hour shark hunting expedition. My son and my two nephews all caught sharks, including a very feisty 8 foot long bull shark! We did capture and release with all of them and it really was a lot of fun. I was surprised that everyone was able to catch some thing given the short duration of the trip. Jon is very charming and very experienced and he knew exactly where to go to get that kind of volume in a short period of time. Highly recommend!
A young angler is actively reeling in a fish while fishing from a boat in a coastal environment.
A young angler excitedly poses while reeling in a shark during a fishing trip, showcasing the thrill of the catch on a sunny day.
A young angler is actively reeling in a fish while fishing from a boat in a sunny coastal environment.
A young angler is reeling in a small shark while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
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Tanya Casperson
Tanya Casperson
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Everyone’s favorite part of our vacation
3 Hr – Shark Fishing Inshore - 10:30 AM on August 1, 20253 adults1 child
It is hard to find something to do for the whole family. We have a 10 year old girl and 18 year old boy. We all caught fish. We loved meeting Tinker (make sure you request he comes along). We caught 8 fish total and 4 that were too big to bring in the boat with the largest being an 8 ft Bull shark!! Captain Jon was great and very knowledgeable. We would 100% recommended booking a trip. We did a 3 hour trip and saw dolphins too.
A young angler proudly displaying a small fish while fishing on a boat, wearing a life jacket, with a sunny backdrop.
A young angler holding a fish on a boat, surrounded by fellow fishermen, enjoying a day on the water.
A relaxed dog lying on the floor of a fishing boat, showcasing the interior space and comfort for both pets and anglers.
A shark is being reeled in on a fishing boat, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
A young angler proudly displaying a large shark while fishing on a sunny day.
Angler reeling in a fish while fishing from a boat, showcasing the excitement of the catch in a coastal fishing environment.
An angler is reeling in a shark while fishing from a boat, showcasing an exciting catch in a coastal water environment.
Reported catch:
Bull Shark
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Jenn Vondruska
Jenn Vondruska
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
An Amazing experience and forever memories
2 Hr – Shark Fishing Inshore - 7:30 AM on July 21, 20252 adults2 children
We had an amazing experience that we'll always remember! We did a Mother son fishing trip that he'll remember forever. Loved that there weren't a lot of big waves and didn't feel sea sick at all. Only took about 7 mins to get to our fishing spot which is great and had plenty of time to fish. Our Captain Jon was very nice and very knowledgeable and could predict what kinds of sharks were on our line. We will do this again next year!
A young angler proudly displaying a small shark while fishing on a boat, showcasing a fun day on the water.
A shark is being reeled in during a fishing trip, showcasing the excitement of the catch in a coastal water environment.
A family enjoying a day on the water, posing together on a boat with a scenic backdrop.
A young angler is actively reeling in a fish while fishing from a boat in a scenic waterway.
A young angler joyfully reeling in a shark while fishing from a dock, showcasing an exciting moment on the water.
A young angler enjoying a fishing trip on a boat, smiling as a stingray swims nearby in the water.
0
Dustin Ennis
Dustin Ennis
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Making memories
Near Shore on June 20, 20255 adults
We had an incredible fishing trip with Captain John, where we reeled in some impressive catches, including lemonhead sharks, black tip sharks, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and bonito. But the highlight of the trip was watching my son catch his very first shark - a moment I'll never forget. With tight lines and bent rods, we created memories that will last a lifetime. Captain John led the way, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience.
A young angler and an adult proudly displaying their catch of sharks while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
Angler proudly displaying a caught fish while on a boat in open waters, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
A young angler is reeling in a fish while fishing on a boat in calm waters, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
An angler reeling in a fish while fishing from a boat in calm waters, showcasing an engaging fishing experience.
Two anglers actively reeling in their lines while fishing on a calm day in open water.
Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Lemon Shark
Blacktip Shark
Spanish Mackerel
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Trip availability and prices

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2 Hr – Shark Fishing Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (7:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 5:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hr – Shark Fishing Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (7:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM)
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Near Shore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:30 AM, 1:30 PM)
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US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Near Shore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
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US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Deep Sea (MAX 4 ppl)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Deep Sea
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.8
365 reviews
5
318
4
28
3
11
2
3
1
0
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (537)

A young angler proudly displaying a caught shark while fishing with family on a boat.
great charter
A young angler proudly displaying a caught shark aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
Young angler proudly holding a small fish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a fun day on the water.
A group of young anglers relaxing on the boat's interior, enjoying a day out on the water with a dog.
A young angler proudly displaying a small fish while fishing on a boat, wearing a life jacket, with a sunny backdrop.
+531

What anglers say

93%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (365)

Filter
Showing 15 of 365 reviews
Tim Berry
Tim Berry
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Excellent captain
3 Hr – Shark Fishing Inshore - 10:30 AM on March 31, 20264 adults2 children
We just got off our charter today, Captain Jon was great and he brought his dog Tinker along with, too. Tinker is a great first mate, he kept the kids entertained while the fish werent biting. It was a little early in the season still, which I knew prior to getting in the boat, so we went jnto the day not expecting much. After a slow start we got a trout, then about 30 mins later some whiting got under us and we caught a handful of them and then a sting ray got away just as it got to thr surface. Towards the end of the trip, we got a little Bull Shark - absolutely made the kids day! highly recommend, and we will be reaching out to Capt. Jon again next time we’re in the area.
A young angler proudly displaying a caught shark aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
Young angler proudly holding a small fish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a fun day on the water.
A group of young anglers relaxing on the boat's interior, enjoying a day out on the water with a dog.
Reported catch:
Bull Shark
Response from Captain
March 31, 2026
you da man! Pleasure was mine! Thank you Tim!
1
Laura Lyons
Laura Lyons
us
California, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Sharks galore!
2 Hr – Shark Fishing Inshore - 10:30 AM on July 19, 20254 adults
We had a fantastic time with Captain Jon and his sweet puppy boy on a two hour shark hunting expedition. My son and my two nephews all caught sharks, including a very feisty 8 foot long bull shark! We did capture and release with all of them and it really was a lot of fun. I was surprised that everyone was able to catch some thing given the short duration of the trip. Jon is very charming and very experienced and he knew exactly where to go to get that kind of volume in a short period of time. Highly recommend!
A young angler is actively reeling in a fish while fishing from a boat in a coastal environment.
A young angler excitedly poses while reeling in a shark during a fishing trip, showcasing the thrill of the catch on a sunny day.
A young angler is actively reeling in a fish while fishing from a boat in a sunny coastal environment.
A young angler is reeling in a small shark while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
0
Tanya Casperson
Tanya Casperson
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Everyone’s favorite part of our vacation
3 Hr – Shark Fishing Inshore - 10:30 AM on August 1, 20253 adults1 child
It is hard to find something to do for the whole family. We have a 10 year old girl and 18 year old boy. We all caught fish. We loved meeting Tinker (make sure you request he comes along). We caught 8 fish total and 4 that were too big to bring in the boat with the largest being an 8 ft Bull shark!! Captain Jon was great and very knowledgeable. We would 100% recommended booking a trip. We did a 3 hour trip and saw dolphins too.
A young angler proudly displaying a small fish while fishing on a boat, wearing a life jacket, with a sunny backdrop.
A young angler holding a fish on a boat, surrounded by fellow fishermen, enjoying a day on the water.
A relaxed dog lying on the floor of a fishing boat, showcasing the interior space and comfort for both pets and anglers.
A shark is being reeled in on a fishing boat, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
A young angler proudly displaying a large shark while fishing on a sunny day.
Angler reeling in a fish while fishing from a boat, showcasing the excitement of the catch in a coastal fishing environment.
An angler is reeling in a shark while fishing from a boat, showcasing an exciting catch in a coastal water environment.
Reported catch:
Bull Shark
0
Jenn Vondruska
Jenn Vondruska
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
An Amazing experience and forever memories
2 Hr – Shark Fishing Inshore - 7:30 AM on July 21, 20252 adults2 children
We had an amazing experience that we'll always remember! We did a Mother son fishing trip that he'll remember forever. Loved that there weren't a lot of big waves and didn't feel sea sick at all. Only took about 7 mins to get to our fishing spot which is great and had plenty of time to fish. Our Captain Jon was very nice and very knowledgeable and could predict what kinds of sharks were on our line. We will do this again next year!
A young angler proudly displaying a small shark while fishing on a boat, showcasing a fun day on the water.
A shark is being reeled in during a fishing trip, showcasing the excitement of the catch in a coastal water environment.
A family enjoying a day on the water, posing together on a boat with a scenic backdrop.
A young angler is actively reeling in a fish while fishing from a boat in a scenic waterway.
A young angler joyfully reeling in a shark while fishing from a dock, showcasing an exciting moment on the water.
A young angler enjoying a fishing trip on a boat, smiling as a stingray swims nearby in the water.
0
Dustin Ennis
Dustin Ennis
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Making memories
Near Shore on June 20, 20255 adults
We had an incredible fishing trip with Captain John, where we reeled in some impressive catches, including lemonhead sharks, black tip sharks, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and bonito. But the highlight of the trip was watching my son catch his very first shark - a moment I'll never forget. With tight lines and bent rods, we created memories that will last a lifetime. Captain John led the way, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience.
A young angler and an adult proudly displaying their catch of sharks while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
Angler proudly displaying a caught fish while on a boat in open waters, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
A young angler is reeling in a fish while fishing on a boat in calm waters, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
An angler reeling in a fish while fishing from a boat in calm waters, showcasing an engaging fishing experience.
Two anglers actively reeling in their lines while fishing on a calm day in open water.
Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Lemon Shark
Blacktip Shark
Spanish Mackerel
0

FAQs about Black Dog Fishing Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
1981
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Master Marine
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots
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