Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures
Veteran owned
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Take to the South Carolina’s inshore and offshore waters for a whole host of experiences with Captain Buddy and Captain Jay. This is a family-friendly fishing charter geared toward fun and educating young minds on the art of fishing.
The boat you'll head out on is a 26’ long beast named “Side Piece”. It is a recently restored 1978 Mako center console that can comfortably fit 6 guests along with the crew. On board, you'll find outriggers fitted for trolling as well as fishfinder technology to help you get your catch of the day.
Captain Buddy can take you inshore fishing for Redfish, Sea Trout, Flounder, and Black Drum. On his offshore trips you'll be targeting Black Sea Bass, Vermillion Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, as well as both King and Spanish Mackerel. Unique daytime and nightime Shark fishing trips are also available here if you're up for an adventure!
You catch ‘em, they'll clean ‘em, you eat ‘em! They'll clean the fish right in front of you free of charge and give them to you in a ziplock bag. Don’t forget to bring something to put your bag in and don’t forget your sunscreen! They’ll supply everything else you need including all of the fishing gear and the fishing licenses for 6 guests.
Bottled water is included in trips of 5 hours or more. Feel free to bring your own food, beer, wine, soft drinks, and water along with you but please refrain from bringing glass on the boat. For a great range of saltwater fishing adventures, you don't need to look further than Captain Buddy.
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+1336Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
91%
- The charter's departure point allows for an additional hour of fishing time versus other local ports, maximizing time spent on the water.
- Guests regularly catch sharks, including bull sharks, within 20 minutes of leaving the dock, demonstrating efficient fish-finding techniques.
- Captain Buddy provides hands-on instruction for families and adapts teaching for first-time anglers, engaging children as young as 5 in the fishing experience.
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Shark fishing with Buddy
2 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing 3PM on July 9, 2025
Last minute decision to take our family out for the day. Reading reviews you’re always skeptical even if they have just a few iffy reviews. If you’re not sure, just book with Buddy! We couldn’t recommend him more! Buddy was great with our young kids, we all caught at least one shark and some more fish. We had the best day!! A 2 hour trip was the perfect amount of time for kids, any longer would’ve been too much for them. Buddy was really knowledgeable and taught us all a lot about the waters, fish and shark species. We will be returning customers any time we are in the area for sure!! Lasting memories were made.
Last minute decision to take our family out for the day. Reading reviews you’re always skeptical even if they have just a few iffy reviews. If you’re not sure, just book with Buddy! We couldn’t recommend him more! Buddy was great with our young kids, we all caught at least one shark and some more fish. We had the best day!! A 2 hour trip was the perfect amount of time for kids, any longer would’ve been too much for them. Buddy was really knowledgeable and taught us all a lot about the waters,...
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I would do it all again 100 times!!!
3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (AM) on June 27, 2025
We did the 3 hr shark fishing experience and it was phenomenal! We did it for my son’s 7th birthday and he said it was the best day of his life! We caught fish and shark, including one giant one that was around 5ft! Captain Jay was so friendly with our whole crew and made the kids feel very comfortable. We have very little fishing experience and we’ve only fished on small inland lakes. Our kids got to hold the small sharks and help reel in all the catches! We also got to see dolphins! Our captain was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of information about different shark and fish species and other ocean animals in the area. He explained when different species come during the year and how fishing works on the ocean. It was an overall amazing experience! If I were to change anything, we would’ve booked more hours! Thank you Captain Jay!
We did the 3 hr shark fishing experience and it was phenomenal! We did it for my son’s 7th birthday and he said it was the best day of his life! We caught fish and shark, including one giant one that was around 5ft! Captain Jay was so friendly with our whole crew and made the kids feel very comfortable. We have very little fishing experience and we’ve only fished on small inland lakes. Our kids got to hold the small sharks and help reel in all the catches! We also got to see dolphins! Our captain...
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EXCELLENT TRIP - EXCELLENT CAPTAIN
4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing on June 12, 2025
First time chartering a captain out of the Hilton Head area. Read the reviews, looked at about 8 to 10 captains. Chose Captain Buddy charters. Was fortunate enough to get Captain JAY for the day. Excellent Captain. Very patient and hard-working. Had an outstanding time. Not only is he a great Captain, but he is a Marine, like me, so it helps to have the same mentality in a Captain lol. Would highly recommend Captain JAY. He got us on fish right away. Lots of fish, not too many keepers, but that’s how fishing goes. Either way we had a great time and will definitely be back. thank you, Captain Jay for an awesome time
First time chartering a captain out of the Hilton Head area. Read the reviews, looked at about 8 to 10 captains. Chose Captain Buddy charters. Was fortunate enough to get Captain JAY for the day. Excellent Captain. Very patient and hard-working. Had an outstanding time. Not only is he a great Captain, but he is a Marine, like me, so it helps to have the same mentality in a Captain lol. Would highly recommend Captain JAY. He got us on fish right away. Lots of fish, not too many keepers, but...
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Great 5 Hour Trip!
5 Hour Trip – Nearshore & Offshore on July 26, 2025
Jay was great! Very easy to get along with and personable. He put us on fish all day. We caught Spanish Mackerel and shark! We saw some Jacks in the schools of Mackerel but we just couldn’t get them bite. Jay filleted our fish is minutes and bagged it up for us. He even gave us a shark taco recipe that we are very excited to try! We had a blast and would absolutely book Jay again!
Jay was great! Very easy to get along with and personable. He put us on fish all day. We caught Spanish Mackerel and shark! We saw some Jacks in the schools of Mackerel but we just couldn’t get them bite. Jay filleted our fish is minutes and bagged it up for us. He even gave us a shark taco recipe that we are very excited to try! We had a blast and would absolutely book Jay again!
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Family Fishing Trip
2 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing 3PM on July 28, 2025
My family of five was visiting from Wisconsin. My son loves to fish! We went on a two-hour shark fishing trip. Captain Jay was amazing! My boys caught at least 10 sharks. They loved it! My daughter was very apprehensive, and Captain Jay made it easy for her to feel comfortable with simply holding the shark next to her. Thanks for a fun, family adventure!
My family of five was visiting from Wisconsin. My son loves to fish! We went on a two-hour shark fishing trip. Captain Jay was amazing! My boys caught at least 10 sharks. They loved it! My daughter was very apprehensive, and Captain Jay made it easy for her to feel comfortable with simply holding the shark next to her. Thanks for a fun, family adventure!
FAQs about Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures
What are the trip rates for Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures?
Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
- US $400 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing 3PM (2 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (11AM) (3 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (7AM) (3 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (11AM) (3 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (3pm) (3 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (AM) (3 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fish (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (4 hours)
- US $775 per group, additional US $30 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Nearshore & Offshore (5 hours)
- US $950 per group, additional US $30 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Nearshore & Offshore (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures?
When you book a trip with Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet We have an electric flush toilet that uses fresh water. It is fully enclosed to ensure total privacy. Toilet paper is provided as well.
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Multimedia System
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures?
Trips booked with Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Every trip is different. Sometimes we grab live bait in the way out. Sometimes we already have it on board. Sometimes we won’t need live bait. No matter what, there is no added charge for any bait!)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We will clean your catch on the boat after the trip is complete for FREE. We also provide good quality ziplock bags for your filets. If there are lots to clean and we have a trip after yours, we may need to get back to the dock 5 or so minutes early. )
- Fishing License (Every guest on our vessels are fully covered by our state and federal permits. They are also included in the price at no extra charge. )
What types of fishing does Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures offer?
Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (We go as far offshore as the wind allows and how much time we have on our trip. The longer the trip, the farther out we can go. )
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures offer?
Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures?
Top targeted fish species with Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures include:
- Barracuda (Great)
- Black Drum
- Bluefish
- Cobia
- Grouper (Broomtail)
- Jack Crevalle
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Seabass (Black)
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Shark (Bonnethead)
- Spanish Mackerel
Your operator
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Buddy has been fishing for his entire life. He's no stranger to an adventure as he's fished across 5 continents. He comes from just down the road in Savannah so he's has a lifelong knowledge of the bodies of water around here. He loves the inshore and ocean environment and teaching people how to fish there.
Jay S.
Captain
Buddy B.
Captain
Casey B.
Business associate
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We go as far offshore as the wind allows and how much time we have on our trip. The longer the trip, the farther out we can go.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
We have an electric flush toilet that uses fresh water. It is fully enclosed to ensure total privacy. Toilet paper is provided as well.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Outriggers
Ice Box
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Every trip is different. Sometimes we grab live bait in the way out. Sometimes we already have it on board. Sometimes we won’t need live bait. No matter what, there is no added charge for any bait!
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We will clean your catch on the boat after the trip is complete for FREE. We also provide good quality ziplock bags for your filets. If there are lots to clean and we have a trip after yours, we may need to get back to the dock 5 or so minutes early.
Fishing License
Every guest on our vessels are fully covered by our state and federal permits. They are also included in the price at no extra charge.
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
NO AGE LIMITS!! We routinely have young kids out with us to fish and we LOVE teaching them as we are fishing. Our guide are highly trained to get kids on the fish and sharks.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible
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 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
What’s biting in Hilton Head Island right now
Barracuda (Great)
Bluefish
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Seabass (Black)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bonnethead)
Spanish Mackerel