Welcome to Salty Habit Charters, one of Charleston's premier fishing charters! Join Captain Justin on an unforgettable fishing experience that's sure to make memories you won't soon forget. Captain Justin is a Charleston native with fishing in his blood. Having fished these waters nearly 40 years, a growing love for being on the water, and his passion to share is knowledge, it's clear that Captain Justin was born to be a fishing guide. So, in 2017, he decided to share his affinity for fishing with others, and Salty Habit Charters was born.
Captain Justin is a USCG licensed merchant mariner, fully insured, with a lifetime of experience on the water. He has all the intangibles to operate his vessel safely and efficiently. As a member of the Coastal Conservation Association and Captains for Clean Water, Justin takes great pride in not just teaching others how to catch fish but the best practices to use in order to protect our great fishery and the importance of doing our part to keep our estuary clean.
Salty Habit Charters provides multiple charter options in order to provide the perfect fit for you.
When fishing with Salty Habit charters, you'll be aboard a beautiful 22' Sportsman Bay boat. This center console boat is powered by a 2024 Yamaha 150, and is fully equipped with the latest top of the line electronics, premium audio system, T-top, cushioned seating, endless storage(including an large cooler for your drinks), and an open platform that allows up to 7 passengers(6 guests). She is an absolute fishing machine!!
All your fishing gear is provided, which includes top brands like Penn, Shimano, Bubba Blade, gautsuyamah hooks, PowerPro braid, etc. So you'll be fishing with confidence while
enjoying an action-packed day on the water!
Book your trip today and let Captain Justin show you around his backyard and where he hides all his fish! In the meantime, keep those lines tight and stay SALTY!!
Captain
Justin McConnell
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Rating summary
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Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
89%
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2 Hour Shark Charter(1pm) on June 22, 2025
Had an amazing time out on the water and caught more sharks than I ever expected. The action started pretty quickly and didn’t let up, definitely one of the best fishing days I’ve had. Captain Justin was excellent. Super knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and made sure everyone knew what they were doing. He explained things clearly and had great insight into where to go and what to use. You can tell he really knows his stuff and genuinely wants people to have a great time. The whole trip felt smooth and well-run. If you’re looking to hook into some serious fish and learn a bit while you’re at it, I’d definitely recommend going out with Justin. Great experience all around.
Had an amazing time out on the water and caught more sharks than I ever expected. The action started pretty quickly and didn’t let up, definitely one of the best fishing days I’ve had. Captain Justin was excellent. Super knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and made sure everyone knew what they were doing. He explained things clearly and had great insight into where to go and what to use. You can tell he really knows his stuff and genuinely wants people to have a great time. The whole trip felt...
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3 Hour Shark Charter(8am) on July 24, 2025
We caught some sharks! Trip had to be rescheduled for later in week. We set out from public pier and had to find some bait fish. After a few attempts found the fish. Then went to shark location and after after a few minutes caught some sharks. Captain helped us prepare some for cooking at local restaurant. My son and I had a great time and would book again!
We caught some sharks! Trip had to be rescheduled for later in week. We set out from public pier and had to find some bait fish. After a few attempts found the fish. Then went to shark location and after after a few minutes caught some sharks. Captain helped us prepare some for cooking at local restaurant. My son and I had a great time and would book again!
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4 Hour Inshore Charter(AM) on July 3, 2025
Captain Griffin has a wonderful boat, gear , and attitude to make anyone's fishing trip sucessful! Even if we had caught no fish, the day would have been completely sucessful. Sharing a day with a very nice, knowledgeable, and competent guide on the water is really all you can ask. With that said, 2- Reds over 40 inches, several more too big to eat, only hurt my belly and not my pride! My son and I had a wonderful morning to make a lasting memory! Thanks, Captain Griffin!
Captain Griffin has a wonderful boat, gear , and attitude to make anyone's fishing trip sucessful! Even if we had caught no fish, the day would have been completely sucessful. Sharing a day with a very nice, knowledgeable, and competent guide on the water is really all you can ask. With that said, 2- Reds over 40 inches, several more too big to eat, only hurt my belly and not my pride! My son and I had a wonderful morning to make a lasting memory! Thanks, Captain Griffin!
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4 Hour Inshore Charter(PM) on March 15, 2025
Can’t say enough good things about captain Justin. Great dude who has been fishing these waters his whole life and brings a wealth of experience and fun to the charter. Got on some nice trout to start the afternoon, and finished a bit inland to the redfish honey hole. Super knowledgeable, a hard worker, and not to mention great jokes! The area was beautiful and boat was great. Will definitely be going in the future again!
Can’t say enough good things about captain Justin. Great dude who has been fishing these waters his whole life and brings a wealth of experience and fun to the charter. Got on some nice trout to start the afternoon, and finished a bit inland to the redfish honey hole. Super knowledgeable, a hard worker, and not to mention great jokes! The area was beautiful and boat was great. Will definitely be going in the future again!
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4 Hour Inshore Charter(AM) on June 3, 2025
We had a great time with Justin out on the water. It ended up being a slow day for fishing, but it certainly wasn’t for lack of effort. Justin moved us to different spots and worked hard to get us on fish. Even though we didn’t have great luck, we still had a lot of fun and would absolutely go out with him again.
We had a great time with Justin out on the water. It ended up being a slow day for fishing, but it certainly wasn’t for lack of effort. Justin moved us to different spots and worked hard to get us on fish. Even though we didn’t have great luck, we still had a lot of fun and would absolutely go out with him again.
Salty Habit Charters offers the following trips to customers:
When you book a trip with Salty Habit Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
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Salty Habit Charters offers the following types of fishing:
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Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
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Captain Justin McConnell has a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience fishing a wide range of all the local rivers and waterways. With an ever-growing enthusiasm and appreciation for fishing, you won't find another captain with more passion than Captain Justin. He ensures that his trips are always family-friendly and encourages learning about the different species and how to catch them. When you join him not only will you make some amazing memories but you'll hopefully come back to shore as a better angler.
Justin M.
Captain
Inshore Fishing
Fishing tidal creeks, rivers, and bays.
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Light Tackle
Light action rod and reels using live or cut bait
Heavy Tackle
Meadium-heavy rod and reels bottom fishing with li
Bottom Fishing
Meadium-heavy rod and reels bottom fishing with li
Spinning
All rod and reels setups are spinning reels.
Popping
Using popping corks with live bait in tidal creeks
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
Rods, reels & tackle
Everything is provided.
Live Bait
Live/fresh bait will always be on-board prior to trip. Based on the captains discretion, certain situations may call for aquiring bait during trip.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Captain will clean your catch free of charge.
Drinks
Bottle water/ice provided.
Fishing License
Provided for all anglers.
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.
Pickup included in price
Child Friendly
All ages are welcome.
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Enough for a meal.
Catch and Release Allowed
Always encouraged!
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
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.