Hilton Head Island is one of South Carolina’s undiscovered gems. Located at the crossroads of numerous waterways pouring into the Atlantic, it’s an angler’s paradise. Come and discover the rugged coastline and its productive fishery with Cleopatra Charters. Whether you’re looking for that fix of fishing, or want to test the waters for the first time, they’ve got you covered.
There’s no one better to take you out on the water here, than Captain Jimmy Reese. One of the area’s most long-standing, respected guides, he’s been fishing these waters since the mid-1970s, perfecting his skills over decades of fishing. He hopes to pass on his enthusiasm to each and every customer, as he helps you fill the boat with plenty of delicious fish.

For maximum comfort, 2 adults and one child are welcome aboard the 18’ Hewes Bonedisher lats boat. Built specifically for fishing these shallow waters, she’ll cut across the water tops at speed, getting you to the productive fishing grounds in no time. Capt. Jimmy will provide all the spinning and fly gear you need for a productive day out, as well as live bait. Come aboard and discover some of the east coast’s best fishing grounds

Cobia, Jack Crevalle, Snook, Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder, are just some of the prized fish you’ll be going up against. Each of these beauties promises to put up a fight to come aboard, so get ready to put your strength to the test.

Capt. Jimmy promises an exciting day out on the water, with plenty of great rewards. He’ll even clean and fillet your catch at the end of the trip, so there’s nothing left for you to do! Bring some drinks and snacks aboard to make sure you stay refreshed and away you go.

Come and experience inshore fishing from a different perspective with Cleopatra Charters, and make the most of these rich waters!

For maximum comfort, 2 adults and a child (no surcharge for children under 17).



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  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $400
    Whether you're looking to take the family on a fun day out or want to take some delicious fish to take home, this 4-hour trip has you covered. Come and explore the rich waters out of South Carolina, as you hit up some of the Atlantic's nearshore fishing grounds. Test your skills on spinning gear or try to attract the bite of the fish on the fly, and depending on the season, you could land something as exciting as Cobia, Ladyfish, Redfish, Jack Crevalle, Flounder, and many more. Children under 18, free.
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FAQs about Cleopatra Charters

Cleopatra Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Cleopatra Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with Cleopatra Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Cleopatra Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Fly and spin light tackle)
  • Backcountry Fishing

Cleopatra Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Cleopatra Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Jimmy Reese
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
ID & license verified
141 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2019
A lifelong fisherman along these shores, Captain Jimmy's experience in and around Hilton Head Island stretches back to the mid-70s. After graduating from the Univesity of Georgia, he built a career on the water, making the most of the lowcountry's unique and prized fishery. He remains passionate to this day about fishing, and hopes to pass his enthusiasm on to the next generation, by providing an exciting, educational, and productive day out.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish Ladyfish

Boat specs

Hewes Bonedisher (Flats boat) originally built in 2002. Powered by a 115HP Yamaha engine.

Length
18 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Fly and spin light tackle
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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
No surcharge for children under 17
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
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 141 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Angler rating
108
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
87%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
78%
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Sam M.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Nice way to see the low country

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on March 26, 2024
Great morning out on the water with Captain Jimmy. It was early season so the fish weren’t biting but that was common across...
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Matthew B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in September

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 7, 2023
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Richard H.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great guy

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 7, 2023
Jimmy is a hard working enthusiast captain. He’s been around Hilton Head for years and even with a stiff breeze, knew where...
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Daniel L.
Excellent
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Awesome Time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 11, 2023
Jimmy took really good care of us getting us out there safe and back to the dock. We caught plenty of fish and made my wife...
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Eddie K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun time and friendly capitan!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 22, 2023
True test of a guide, in my humble opinion, is how they react and change when something out of their control gets wonky. Wind...
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