Gone Fishing Charters
Gone Fishing Charters
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
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (319)
+316Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
99%
Sep 1, 2025
3 Hour Shark Fishing Evening
Amazing Trip
We booked with Captain Craig to take our 7 and 5 year old shark fishing. They had the best time and can not stop talking about it. Captain Craig and his helper Lucas were so great with the kids and really took the time to teach them, and us adults, what they were doing. On our way out, they stopped and showed the kids how they catch their bait. While doing that, a dolphin swam up and was hanging out by the boat. We got out there and first hooked a 6 foot bull shark. They were amazing with helping my 7 year old and his dad reel him in until he snapped the line 10 feet from the boat. We moved after that and ended up catching a few fine tooth sharks and stingray before we had to head back in. It was definitely an awesome trip and the kids haven't stopped talking about it!
We booked with Captain Craig to take our 7 and 5 year old shark fishing. They had the best time and can not stop talking about...
Aug 13, 2025
4 Hour Morning
Amazing day on the water & Family Friendly
Captain Craig and Lucas were amazing! We took our daughter, who is under 3, and we had a great morning trip!!! Captain Craig was so great with our daughter and put my husband on a lot of fish. This was my birthday gift to my husband, so I played interference and let him fish the entire time. We caught a Bull Shark, Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, Sea Bass, Whiting, Blue Fish, Black Drum, Weakfish, and Croakers! We chose to keep a few fish to cook for dinner and threw the rest back! They cleaned our fish and labeled them for us. I cannot recommend Captain Craig enough if you have kids! He was patient, kind, knowledgeable, and an overall great guy!
Captain Craig and Lucas were amazing! We took our daughter, who is under 3, and we had a great morning trip!!! Captain Craig was...
Jun 26, 2025
4 Hour Afternoon
Great trip! Caught a lot of fish!
We stared out targeting edible species and quickly got on to some Spanish Mackerel which were delicious. After catching enough for dinner, we decided to change targets for sport fish. After only a half hour of quiet Craig was able to find a school of Crevalle Jack, of which we were able to hook and catch 3. With 21 Mackerel and 3 Jack in 4 hours, it was a super effective and exciting trip. Craig explained the equipment well and all 6 of us were working and catching fish very quickly. Craig clearly knew the area and local species well in order to locate fish very effectively.
We stared out targeting edible species and quickly got on to some Spanish Mackerel which were delicious. After catching enough...
May 21, 2025
5 Hour Morning
Great morning of fishing
Caption Craig is fantastic at locating fish. Even though the conditions were not ideal he put us on some Spanish Mackerel right away and we caught a bunch. Waves continued to get bigger so we went inland and caught a lot of Shark. Right at the end we needed up catching a Spinner Shark that was 56” and had a lot of fight in it. It took about 6 minutes to reel it into the boat. Caption Craig cut up the Mackerel catch in filets and Shark into steaks. We had a feast that night. Fantastic time on the trip!
Caption Craig is fantastic at locating fish. Even though the conditions were not ideal he put us on some Spanish Mackerel right...
Apr 24, 2025
4 Hour Afternoon
Amazing Trip!
Captain Craig was upfront about what the plan was and getting us on the fish. Didn't waste time with a spot that wasn't producing. Moved to another spot he knew well and they started flying in the boat!! Hammer heads, sharp nose shark, bonnet head, even an eel! Then, the double up on my bucket list fish, Bull Reds!! Great experience, Craig was also great with our kids too! Can't wait to come back to HHI and only book with Captain Craig! Thank you for the memories!
Captain Craig was upfront about what the plan was and getting us on the fish. Didn't waste time with a spot that wasn't producing....
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (319)
+316Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
99%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Amazing Trip
3 Hour Shark Fishing Evening on September 1, 2025
We booked with Captain Craig to take our 7 and 5 year old shark fishing. They had the best time and can not stop talking about it. Captain Craig and his helper Lucas were so great with the kids and really took the time to teach them, and us adults, what they were doing. On our way out, they stopped and showed the kids how they catch their bait. While doing that, a dolphin swam up and was hanging out by the boat. We got out there and first hooked a 6 foot bull shark. They were amazing with helping my 7 year old and his dad reel him in until he snapped the line 10 feet from the boat. We moved after that and ended up catching a few fine tooth sharks and stingray before we had to head back in. It was definitely an awesome trip and the kids haven't stopped talking about it!
We booked with Captain Craig to take our 7 and 5 year old shark fishing. They had the best time and can not stop talking about it. Captain Craig and his helper Lucas were so great with the kids and really took the time to teach them, and us adults, what they were doing. On our way out, they stopped and showed the kids how they catch their bait. While doing that, a dolphin swam up and was hanging out by the boat. We got out there and first hooked a 6 foot bull shark. They were amazing with helping...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Amazing day on the water & Family Friendly
4 Hour Morning on August 13, 2025
Captain Craig and Lucas were amazing! We took our daughter, who is under 3, and we had a great morning trip!!! Captain Craig was so great with our daughter and put my husband on a lot of fish. This was my birthday gift to my husband, so I played interference and let him fish the entire time. We caught a Bull Shark, Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, Sea Bass, Whiting, Blue Fish, Black Drum, Weakfish, and Croakers! We chose to keep a few fish to cook for dinner and threw the rest back! They cleaned our fish and labeled them for us. I cannot recommend Captain Craig enough if you have kids! He was patient, kind, knowledgeable, and an overall great guy!
Captain Craig and Lucas were amazing! We took our daughter, who is under 3, and we had a great morning trip!!! Captain Craig was so great with our daughter and put my husband on a lot of fish. This was my birthday gift to my husband, so I played interference and let him fish the entire time. We caught a Bull Shark, Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, Sea Bass, Whiting, Blue Fish, Black Drum, Weakfish, and Croakers! We chose to keep a few fish to cook for dinner and threw the rest back! They cleaned...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great trip! Caught a lot of fish!
4 Hour Afternoon on June 26, 2025
We stared out targeting edible species and quickly got on to some Spanish Mackerel which were delicious. After catching enough for dinner, we decided to change targets for sport fish. After only a half hour of quiet Craig was able to find a school of Crevalle Jack, of which we were able to hook and catch 3. With 21 Mackerel and 3 Jack in 4 hours, it was a super effective and exciting trip. Craig explained the equipment well and all 6 of us were working and catching fish very quickly. Craig clearly knew the area and local species well in order to locate fish very effectively.
We stared out targeting edible species and quickly got on to some Spanish Mackerel which were delicious. After catching enough for dinner, we decided to change targets for sport fish. After only a half hour of quiet Craig was able to find a school of Crevalle Jack, of which we were able to hook and catch 3. With 21 Mackerel and 3 Jack in 4 hours, it was a super effective and exciting trip. Craig explained the equipment well and all 6 of us were working and catching fish very quickly. Craig clearly...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great morning of fishing
5 Hour Morning on May 21, 2025
Caption Craig is fantastic at locating fish. Even though the conditions were not ideal he put us on some Spanish Mackerel right away and we caught a bunch. Waves continued to get bigger so we went inland and caught a lot of Shark. Right at the end we needed up catching a Spinner Shark that was 56” and had a lot of fight in it. It took about 6 minutes to reel it into the boat. Caption Craig cut up the Mackerel catch in filets and Shark into steaks. We had a feast that night. Fantastic time on the trip!
Caption Craig is fantastic at locating fish. Even though the conditions were not ideal he put us on some Spanish Mackerel right away and we caught a bunch. Waves continued to get bigger so we went inland and caught a lot of Shark. Right at the end we needed up catching a Spinner Shark that was 56” and had a lot of fight in it. It took about 6 minutes to reel it into the boat. Caption Craig cut up the Mackerel catch in filets and Shark into steaks. We had a feast that night. Fantastic time...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Amazing Trip!
4 Hour Afternoon on April 24, 2025
Captain Craig was upfront about what the plan was and getting us on the fish. Didn't waste time with a spot that wasn't producing. Moved to another spot he knew well and they started flying in the boat!! Hammer heads, sharp nose shark, bonnet head, even an eel! Then, the double up on my bucket list fish, Bull Reds!! Great experience, Craig was also great with our kids too! Can't wait to come back to HHI and only book with Captain Craig! Thank you for the memories!
Captain Craig was upfront about what the plan was and getting us on the fish. Didn't waste time with a spot that wasn't producing. Moved to another spot he knew well and they started flying in the boat!! Hammer heads, sharp nose shark, bonnet head, even an eel! Then, the double up on my bucket list fish, Bull Reds!! Great experience, Craig was also great with our kids too! Can't wait to come back to HHI and only book with Captain Craig! Thank you for the memories!
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