Gone Fishing Charters
Gone Fishing Charters
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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?
Customer reviews
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Reviews (291)
Thomas Robison•
Georgia, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedNewVery successful trip!
5 Hour Morning on September 22, 2026 • 5 adultsHad a great time with Captain Craig. Put us on fish in about 30 minutes after leaving. Kept 10 Black Drum, 5 Flounder, 1 Sheepshead and 2 Redfish. caught probably 30 fish in about an hour and a half. Great dude, good equipment, even better personality. Will book with him again and will recommend to any and everyone.
Jeff Aiken•Utah, USMember since 20255.0VerifiedBest day ever!!!
6 Hour Morning on January 13, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 childrenCaptain Craig and his First Mate Brayden (I’m sorry if I spelled that wrong) were absolutely amazing! I caught a big sheepshead within minutes of hitting our first spot. They kept us on the fish all day. My 11, 9, and 6 year old had an incredible day. Not one argument or complaint for 6 full hours. We caught over 50 fish. Due to the time of year, it was cold in the morning and Captain Craig was amazingly flexible and let us push back our departure time so it would be warmer. This was one of the most memorable trips we’ve ever taken. We will definitely fish with Captain Craig again!
Jayda Guidry•West Virginia, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat Trip
3 Hour Shark Fishing Afternoon on July 16, 2026 • 2 adultsWe originally had the shark fishing planned but Captain Craig said the water looked too nice to not go out and catch some eaters. We did plan on going back to catch some shark but some bad weather started to blow in very quickly. We end up catching and keeping 6 blue fish that we had cooked up at Hudson’s Restaurant. Great day all around. Captain Craig is very knowledgeable and kind. Would definitely recommend!
Thomas Fiske•Chicago, IL, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat experience with Captain Craig
3 Hour Shark Fishing Evening on August 6, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 childrenCaptain 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.
Micaiah Cox•Ohio, USMember since 20265.0Verifiedmore than expected
4 Hour on August 10, 2026 • 5 adultswe 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!!!
Brookelyn Staib•Virginia, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat first charter experience!
4 Hour on August 13, 2026 • 4 adultsMy family and I had fun! We took the 4 hour inshore & sharking trip and we all caught a few different fish & sharks. Captain Craig was very knowledgeable of facts and good locations. We enjoyed his witty humor and he displayed a lot of patience with our group. We would 10/10 recommend this charter!
Tim Guriel•Pennsylvania, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat professional charter!
4 Hour - 12:30 PM on August 6, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Craig was great! He put us on fish immediately. As soon as the poles went into the water, we were reeling in fish! Great trip, fantastic waters, all around good experience. Also,,,, a bonus 4 ft black tip shark at the end of the trip!!! I would recommend Gone fishing charters to all who ask !
Trevor PearsallRepeat angler•Pennsylvania, US•Member since 20253 trips5.0VerifiedNewGreat trip!
4 Hour on September 5, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 childrenCPT Craig was great. Knew the water well, great at teaching his clients techniques which lead to success, and phenomenal with kids.
Harrison Jacob•Ohio, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat trip! Would highly recommend!
4 Hour on July 19, 2026 • 6 adultsGreat charter from start to finish! Captain Ryan and his deckhand Braden were a fantastic crew and a blast to be around for a trip! Both were incredibly knowledgeable and truly let us pick the type of fishing we wanted to do. I couldn’t recommend them enough!
Carl Veith•Delta, OH, USMember since 20265.0Verifiedhot day
4 Hour on July 3, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 childreneven though it was a HOT morning, Doug was able to get us on some fish. we caught a few little shark, had a big one on that broke the line and landed about a 3 foot shark. as a bonus, we were able to get a close to dolphins! definitely was a great experience.
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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.
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.
Had a great time with Captain Craig. Put us on fish in about 30 minutes after leaving. Kept 10 Black Drum, 5 Flounder, 1 Sheepshead and 2 Redfish. caught probably 30 fish in about an hour and a half. Great dude, good equipment, even better personality. Will book with him again and will recommend to any and everyone.
Captain Craig and his First Mate Brayden (I’m sorry if I spelled that wrong) were absolutely amazing! I caught a big sheepshead within minutes of hitting our first spot. They kept us on the fish all day. My 11, 9, and 6 year old had an incredible day. Not one argument or complaint for 6 full hours. We caught over 50 fish. Due to the time of year, it was cold in the morning and Captain Craig was amazingly flexible and let us push back our departure time so it would be warmer. This was one of the most memorable trips we’ve ever taken. We will definitely fish with Captain Craig again!
We originally had the shark fishing planned but Captain Craig said the water looked too nice to not go out and catch some eaters. We did plan on going back to catch some shark but some bad weather started to blow in very quickly. We end up catching and keeping 6 blue fish that we had cooked up at Hudson’s Restaurant. Great day all around. Captain Craig is very knowledgeable and kind. Would definitely recommend!
FAQs about Gone Fishing Charters
- 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)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Radar
- 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! )
- 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
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Black Drum
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Seabass (Black)
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Shark (Bonnethead)
- Shark (Bull)
- Sheepshead
- Speckled Trout
- Weakfish
Your captain
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
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!
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How cancellations work
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.
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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.
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Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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:
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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)
Flounder
Redfish
Seabass (Black)
Shark (Blacktip)
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Shark (Bull)
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