Gone Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (151 reviews)
 18 Simmons Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, United States
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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?

Craig Ryan

Captain

Craig Ryan

8 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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2 Hr Shark Fishing 12:30
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $400 
2hr Shark Fishing 3:00
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $400 
2hr Shark Fishing Evening
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 5:15 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $400 
3 Hour Shark Fishing Afternoon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $500 
3 Hour Shark Fishing Evening
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $500 
4 Hour Morning
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $600 
4 Hour Afternoon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $600 
5 Hour Morning
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $700 
6 Hour Morning
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $900 
8hr Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,400 
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FAQs about Gone Fishing Charters

What are the trip rates for Gone Fishing Charters?

Gone Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $400 per group - 2 Hr Shark Fishing 12:30 (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 2hr Shark Fishing 3:00 (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 2hr Shark Fishing Evening (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 $600 per group - 4 Hour Afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Morning (4 hours)
  • US $700 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)
Which amenities are available onboard with Gone Fishing Charters?

When you book a trip with Gone Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Gone Fishing Charters?

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! )
  • Fishing License (Fishing licenses covers up to 6 people, no need to get your own prior to the trip! )
What types of fishing does Gone Fishing Charters offer?

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! )
What fishing techniques does Gone Fishing Charters offer?

Gone Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Gone Fishing Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Gone Fishing Charters include:

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

Your captain

Craig Ryan

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States

ID & license verified
151 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2019
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

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
Bluefish
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
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Weakfish
Weakfish

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!

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Jigging

Popping

Drift 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!

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.

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

 Bank Transfer

What’s biting in Hilton Head Island right now

BluefishBluefish
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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