Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures

Take to the South Carolina’s inshore and offshore waters for a whole host of experiences with Captain Buddy. 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.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Inshore (7AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Apr 1
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $500
    This trip is great for beginner and intermediate fishermen. We will target red drum, black drum, sheepshead, flounder, whiting, and a number of other species depending on the season and what's biting.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Oct 30
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $500
    A family-friendly fun morning trip targeting Blacktip, Bonnethead (great-eating), and Atlantic Sharpnose Shark. If this is your first time targeting Shark, then this is a great option to get you hooked onto the sport. Departure is also available at 11:00 a.m.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Inshore (11AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Mar 15
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $500
    This trip is great for beginner and intermediate fishermen. We will target red drum, black drum, sheepshead, flounder, whiting, and a number of other species depending on the season and what's biting.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (11AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Oct 30
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $500
    A family-friendly fun morning trip targeting Blacktip, Bonnethead (great-eating), and Atlantic Sharpnose Shark. If this is your first time targeting fishing in this area, then this is a great option to get you hooked onto the sport.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (3pm)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Oct 30
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $500
    A family-friendly fun morning trip targeting Blacktip, Bonnethead (great-eating), and Atlantic Sharpnose Shark. If this is your first time targeting fishing in this area, then this is a great option to get you hooked onto the sport.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    A great choice for intermediate to expert fishermen. Captain Buddy is there to help and show the ropes on how to reel in the likes of Flounder, Seatrout, Black Drum, and Redfish.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fish
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    A great choice for intermediate to expert fishermen. Captain Buddy is there to help and show the ropes on how to reel in the likes of Flounder, Seatrout, Black Drum, and Redfish.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Nearshore & Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $775
    Captain Buddy will take you out to the nearshore reefs to target both King and Spanish Mackerel, Black Seabass, Black Drum, and many other reef fish that inhabit the nearshore area and its artificial reefs and wrecks.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Grouper (Broomtail)
    Broomtail Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Nearshore & Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $950
    There's no better way to start your day than by hitting the ocean for some fishing. With Captain Buddy alongside you, he'll help you out with catching the likes of Black Seabass, Black Drum, Spanish Mackerel, and King Mackerel in South Carolina’s nearshore reefs.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Mark K.
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Hurricane Helene not gonna stop us!!!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Nearshore & Offshore on September 27, 2024
Hurricane Helene tried to cancel our trip. But Buddy and his wife Casey did everything to make it happen. We weren’t able...
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Chris M.
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Everyone caught a shark!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (AM) on August 10, 2024
Captain Jay was fabulous! We have been fishing before but this was our first time shaking and we had a great time. Our family...
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Tom K.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Fishing Day

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (3pm) on July 30, 2024
We had an incredible time fishing. Our captain Buddy went above and beyond to make sure that we caught several fish. The boat...
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Shelbie S.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip – Inshore (11AM) on January 3, 2025
My wife and I had a great 3 hour charter with Capt. Buddy!  He got us right to the fish by knowing the area extremely well....
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Alex L.
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Great day fishing around Hilton Head

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip – Inshore (11AM) on December 26, 2024
Great day fishing with Captain Buddy.  Very knowledgeable and had us on the fish immediately.  Knows the area well and what...
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FAQs about Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures

Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • 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 (AM) (3 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 – 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 $600 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fish (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)

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

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. )

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

Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

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

Captain Buddy’s
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
2 Fishing Reports
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887 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2020
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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.
Our Team
Jay S.
Captain
Buddy B.
Captain
Casey B.
Business associate

The fish you can target

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Seahunt
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
42 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

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

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

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