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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  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip - Shark
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 10:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $400
    Join Capt. Jon for the chance to escape out onto the water for a couple of hours! This 2-hour adventure is ideal for families with kids, inexperienced fishermen, or those that just want a chance to discover their sea legs. It also offers up a great chance to catch Shark species and see dolphins! You never know what you're going to see or what could end up on the end of your line. Departure times are flexible, so feel free to get in touch with your captain if early morning doesn't quite suit you!
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip - Shark (1:30 PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $400
    Join Capt. Jon for the chance to escape out onto the water for a couple of hours! This 2-hour adventure is ideal for families with kids, inexperienced fishermen, or those that just want a chance to discover their sea legs. It also offers up a great chance to catch Shark species and see dolphins! You never know what you're going to see or what could end up on the end of your line. You'll be provided with rods, reels, bait, tackle, and a fishing license, as well as catch cleaning at the end of your trip.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip (AM) - Shark
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $400
    Join Capt. Jon for the chance to escape out onto the water for a couple of hours! This 2-hour adventure is ideal for families with kids, inexperienced fishermen, or those that just want a chance to discover their sea legs. It also offers up a great chance to catch Shark species and see dolphins! You never know what you're going to see or what could end up on the end of your line. Departure times are flexible, so feel free to get in touch with your captain if early morning doesn't quite suit you!
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip (PM) - Shark
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $400
    Join Capt. Jon for the chance to escape out onto the water for a couple of hours! This 2-hour adventure is ideal for families with kids, inexperienced fishermen, or those that just want a chance to discover their sea legs. It also offers up a great chance to catch Shark species and see dolphins! You never know what you're going to see or what could end up on the end of your line. You'll be provided with rods, reels, bait, tackle, and a fishing license, as well as catch cleaning at the end of your trip.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip - Shark (10:30 AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 10:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $600
    If you've always wanted to come face-to-gills with some notorious sea creatures, get ready to battle Shark species with Capt. Jon on this 3-hour adventure! You'll have enough time to hit up some of Capt. Jon’s favorite spots, which are home to Hammerhead, Blacktip, Bull, and Lemon Sharks. You may even get the chance to battle a "line-breaker"! Departure times are flexible, so don't hesitate to get in touch with your captain if you'd like to start later in the day. Just bring plenty of energy!
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Shark (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $600
    If you've always wanted to come face-to-gills with some notorious sea creatures, get ready to battle Shark species with Capt. Jon on this 3-hour adventure! You'll have enough time to hit up some of Capt. Jon’s favorite spots, which are home to Hammerhead, Blacktip, Bull, and Lemon Sharks. You may even get the chance to battle a "line-breaker"! You'll be provided with all the fishing gear you need to match up to these hard-fighters, as well as a fishing license. Just bring plenty of energy!
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip Afternoon - Shark
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $600
    If you've always wanted to come face-to-gills with some notorious sea creatures, get ready to battle Shark species with Capt. Jon on this 3-hour adventure! You'll have enough time to hit up some of Capt. Jon’s favorite spots, which are home to Hammerhead, Blacktip, Bull, and Lemon Sharks. You may even get the chance to battle a "line-breaker"! Departure times are flexible, so don't hesitate to get in touch with your captain if you'd like to start later in the day. Just bring plenty of energy!
  • Private trip
    3 Hr Red Oct & Sept Special!
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $600
    Yes, its that time of the year when the Giant Bull Reds arrive! I’m running a special on this trip starting in September! Book your trip now for these giant Spottail Bass! 10-40 pounders! Can actually go any time of the day. Call after you book and can change time if needed. Or text me through this app before you book.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Deep Sea (MAX 4)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $1,000
    Four people max. If you want to hook some tasty table fare, join your captain on this 6-hour adventure. You'll be able to travel further out from the shore to reach seriously deep waters, which are home to anything from King Mackerel, Barracuda, Grouper and Snapper species, Cobia, and whatever else is biting. Recommended for more experienced anglers, as you'll be traveling far out onto the Atlantic and hook huge, hard-fighting fish! You'll be provided with rods, reels, bait, tackle, and a license.
  • Private trip
    Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $1,000
    We target Trophies and eating fish!
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Deep Sea (MAX 4)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $1,200
    Four people max. If you want to hook some tasty table fare, join your captain on this 6-hour adventure. You'll be able to travel further out from the shore to reach seriously deep waters, which are home to anything from King Mackerel, Barracuda, Grouper and Snapper species, Cobia, and whatever else is biting. Recommended for more experienced anglers, as you'll be traveling far out onto the Atlantic and hook huge, hard-fighting fish! You'll be provided with rods, reels, bait, tackle, and a license.
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FAQs about Black Dog Fishing Charters

Black Dog Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - 2 Hour Trip - Shark (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 2 Hour Trip - Shark (1:30 PM) (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 2 Hour Trip (AM) - Shark (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 2 Hour Trip (PM) - Shark (2 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 3 Hour Trip - Shark (10:30 AM) (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Shark (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 3 Hour Trip Afternoon - Shark (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 3 Hr Red Oct & Sept Special! (3 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Deep Sea (MAX 4) (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Offshore (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Deep Sea (MAX 4) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Black Dog Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Black Dog Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License (6 hr or more for best chance eating fish.)

Black Dog Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Black Dog Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Black Dog Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Meet the Captain

Jon Everetts
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
297 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2019
Captain Jon Everetts is a local, lifelong fishing fanatic who has been testing his angling skills on this island for over 44 years and has been fishing professionally for over 35 years. It's safe to say he has a real passion for the sport! His favorite part of the job, besides fishing itself, is meeting new people and introducing them to this fantastic fishery, as well as swapping stories and incredible angling tales. His other passion in life is his dog, Trey – he named his charter after him! If you're a dog lover as well as a fishing fanatic, Trey can accompany you on your adventure on the 2 and 3 hour shark trips. With such a friendly, experienced captain and first mate on board, you know your trip with Black Dog Fishing Charters will be one you'll remember for a lifetime! 6 hour or more charters is required to fish for eating fish. Max of 4 people is recommended for the 6 + hour trips. If you punch in CC Haigh Jr Boat Landing on gps, it should take you right to the pick up spot.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore) Little Tunny (False Albacore)

Boat specs

Master Marine (Center console) originally built in 1981, and restored in 2019. Powered by a 300HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Bowfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License
6 hr or more for best chance eating fish.

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
All ages
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 297 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
88%
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Charles M. J.
Mayodan, NC
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"Black Dog" Fishing

VERIFIED   3 Hr Red Oct & Sept Special! on September 18, 2023
Literally, Capt. Jon and his “black Dog” Trey, were amazing. We took our 2 young grandsons with us (ages 3,5) they were...
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Monica H.
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Fishing with Jon

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (AM) - Shark on June 1, 2023
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John T.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Best Capt and 1st Mate combo around!

VERIFIED   3 Hr Red Oct & Sept Special! on November 4, 2023
Capt Jon, and his first mate black dog, were extremely knowledgeable and pleasant. The first mate stays out of your way and...
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Cynthia W.
Statesboro, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3 hour fishing trip with Captain Jon...

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Shark (10:30 AM) on April 7, 2023
We had a great time fishing with Jon. We caught a bull shark, hammerhead, and bluefish. He’s a great guy and we all had a...
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Christen F.
Holly Springs, GA
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Shark bait @

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Shark (PM) on May 11, 2023
My husband and i had a great time with Captain Jon and his trusty deck hand Trey. We had bites as soon as we had the lines...
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