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Gone Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (287 reviews)
 18 Simmons Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, United States

Gone Fishing Charters 

Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
26 ft
6
5.0/5 (287 reviews)

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Spend the day with Gone Fishing Charters and see what's biting in Hilton Head Island! With over 10 years of experice fishing on Hilton Head, we offer a fishing trip that you and the family will be talking about for a life time!
Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Trout, Blacktip Shark, Cobia, Black Seabass, Ladyfish, Hammerhead Shark, Spanish Mackerel, and more inhabit these waters, depending on the season. On these trips, you can expect to drift and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Capt. Craig runs a 26' Glacier Bay Catamaran that holds up to 6 passengers. It is spacious with plenty of storage for bags and room for a cooler if you wish to bring one. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available. There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

It's never a bad idea to bring snacks, drinks, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). There will be water and ice included. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, and please no glass bottles.

Gone Fishing Charters will make it easy for you to go fishing in Hilton Head Island. So, how about booking that trip?

Spend the day with Gone Fishing Charters and see what's biting in Hilton Head Island! With over 10 years of experice fishing on Hilton Head, we offer a fishing trip that you and the family will be talking about for a life time!
Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Trout, Blacktip Shark, Cobia, Black Seabass, Ladyfish, Hammerhead Shark, Spanish Mackerel, and more inhabit these waters, depending on the season. On these trips, you can expect to drift and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Capt. Craig runs a 26' Glacier Bay Catamaran that holds up to 6 passengers. It is spacious with plenty of storage for bags and room for a cooler if you wish to bring one. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available. There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

It's never a bad idea to bring snacks, drinks, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). There will be water and ice included. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, and please no glass bottles.

Gone Fishing Charters will make it easy for you to go fishing in Hilton Head Island. So, how about booking that trip?

Craig Ryan
Captain
Craig Ryan
9 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Rating

5.0
287 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (440)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish

All reviews (287)

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Andy Gray
Andy Gray
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Amazing experience
2hr Shark Fishing 3:00 on March 30, 20264 adults2 children

We originally booked 2 trips but one had to be canceled due to the weather. Craig offered to extend our second trip because of the first one being canceled which ended up doing. Craig was absolutely amazing helping the kid that came with us and actually took time to teach him few things about how to cast, and the proper way to fish the type of fish we were targeting. I can not recommend him enough. I can't remember his name but the guy that was with him also did a amazing job. I would definitely recommend fishing with them.

Thomas Fiske
Thomas Fiske
us
Chicago, IL, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great experience with Captain Craig
3 Hour Shark Fishing Evening on August 6, 20262 adults3 children

Captain Craig was very friendly and knowledgeable. He made a bunch of city boys like us feel welcomed and comfortable. He knew how to keep everyone involved and having fun. He was great with teenagers and kept them engaged. We ended up catching a 5 foot sandbar shark and a 41 inch Bull Red Drum Fish which were the highlights of the excursion.

Brendt Hightower
Brendt Hightower
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
Awesome Captain and first mate.
4 Hour on April 1, 20262 adults1 child

We had a fantastic experience with captain Craig and his first mate Brayden ( apologize if spelled incorrectly) . The two guys were awesome with my 11 yr old son and even treated my wife and I like we weren't completely ignorant, even though we have never been. The fish weren't biting a lot. We even heard many other captains saying the same so you be sure it was a general problem that day. But we still caught a variety of fish, mostly by my son who has bragged about it ever since. We were so grateful we did the private charter and with this crew. We will be planning to book again next year and be sure to book with captain Craig again.

Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Black Drum
Redfish
Jane Minemann
Jane Minemann
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Womderful trip!
4 Hour on August 11, 20262 adults

We had a great experience with Captain Drew from Gone Fishing Charters. He was very experienced and kept my husband and I very safe. We caught fish and I was able to catch my very first shark, which is what I wanted to do! Great time and we highly recommend Captain Drew. We will definitely ask for him in the future!!

Micaiah Cox
Micaiah Cox
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
more than expected
4 Hour on August 10, 20265 adults

we took the the 4hr early session and it was perfect. we caught more fish than we were expecting!!! got quite a bit of bluefish and some spanish mackerel. We also got lucky wnough to see some dolphins with it!! this was my first time fishing out on the ocean and they made me want to comeback!! I would highly recommend them!!!

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel

FAQs about Gone Fishing Charters

Gone Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - 2 Hr Eveing Shark Fishing (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 2 Hr Shark Fishing 12:30 (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 2hr Shark Fishing 3:00 (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 3 Hour Shark Fishing Afternoon (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 3 Hour Shark Fishing Evening (3 hours)
  • US $625 per group - 4 Hour (4 hours)
  • US $625 per group - 4 Hour - 12:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 5 Hour Morning (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 Hour Morning (6 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 8hr Offshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Gone Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Radar
Trips booked with Gone Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Depending on the time of year, Live bait will either be provided before the trip or caught at the beginning. Make sure to ask the captain before you trip. It is included in the price. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We will filet your fresh catch back at the dock for no extra charge! We can recommend where to take it to have it cooked as well! )
  • First mate
  • Fishing license (Fishing licenses covers up to 6 people, no need to get your own prior to the trip! )
Gone Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (3-4hr trips are inshore/nearshore. 5-6 hr trips can go up to 10 miles out depending on conditions. And our 8hr trip goes 20-30 miles offshore, and can go up to 50 miles offshore depending on conditions! )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Gone Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Gone Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout
  • Weakfish

Your captain

Craig Ryan
Craig Ryan
Craig Ryan

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States

287 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2019

Meet Captain Craig Ryan, your lively guide for exciting fishing adventures in the stunning Hilton Head, South Carolina. As a local expert, he knows all the secret spots where the fish are hiding, ensuring you have a blast on your fishing trip. Get ready for a fun-filled day with Capt. Craig!

287 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2019

Meet Captain Craig Ryan, your lively guide for exciting fishing adventures in the stunning Hilton Head, South Carolina. As a local expert, he knows all the secret spots where the fish are hiding, ensuring you have a blast on your fishing trip. Get ready for a fun-filled day with Capt. Craig!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Weakfish
Weakfish
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass

Real catches by this captain

  • Kids had a blast!
    Nick L.
    Nick L.
  • Great first charter experience!
    Brookelyn S.
    Brookelyn S.
  • more than expected
    Micaiah C.
    Micaiah C.
  • Great Shark Fishing
    Kersha M.
    Kersha M.
  • Great experience with Captain Craig
    Thomas F.
    Thomas F.
  •   Great professional charter!
    Tim G.
    Tim G.
  • Fishing with Craig
    Mandy H.
    Mandy H.
  • Amazing trip!
    Travis P.
    Travis P.
  • all kinds of sharks
    Eric C.
    Eric C.
  • best first fathers day!
    Blake M.
    Blake M.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Glacier Bay Canton Runner 2665
Boat type
Catamaran
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 175HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
3-4hr trips are inshore/nearshore. 5-6 hr trips can go up to 10 miles out depending on conditions. And our 8hr trip goes 20-30 miles offshore, and can go up to 50 miles offshore depending on conditions!
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Depending on the time of year, Live bait will either be provided before the trip or caught at the beginning. Make sure to ask the captain before you trip. It is included in the price.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We will filet your fresh catch back at the dock for no extra charge! We can recommend where to take it to have it cooked as well!
First mate
Fishing license
Fishing licenses covers up to 6 people, no need to get your own prior to the trip!

How cancellations work

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.

More details

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
Kids of all ages are welcome!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Hilton Head Island right now

Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bonnethead)Shark (Bonnethead)
Shark (Bull)Shark (Bull)
SheepsheadSheepshead
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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