Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters LLC is a fishing guide service that specializes in nearshore and offshore fishing out of Charleston SC. Captain Chris and his crew offer offshore fishing trips all year long. Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters is a family-owned business dedicated to providing great hospitality, excellent service, and sharing their passion for fishing with others.
The boat you’ll be fishing from is “Lady Savannah Tide”, named in honor of Capt. Chris’s best friend mother, Savannah. An amazing, loving, and caring woman who always believed in his dreams. The boat is a 26’ center console Sports fisherman’s Scout, designed for hardcore offshore fishing. She’s equipped with twin 150 HP Yamaha engines, outriggers, VHF radio, Garmin radar, GPS, and sonar, Satellite radio, bathroom, Yeti Cooler, Live wells, fish boxes, sink, and top of the line fishing equipment.
Choose the trip that fits your needs best. You can stay close to the shore or head out up to 50 miles offshore, targeting Black Seabass, Snapper, Grouper, Bank Bass, Triggerfish, Cobia, Amberjack, Porgy, and much more. Nearshore trips can take you after King Mackerel, Cobia, Flounder, and Bluefish.
There’s not a lot of preparation from your end, as the crew takes care of everything important - all fishing equipment, licenses, and drinks. You only need to pack your camera, sunglasses, and hats.
Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters welcomes anglers of all ages and skill levels, so hop aboard!
Captain
Christopher Arnold
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Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
87%
Friendly captain
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
100%
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Extended Full Day Trip on June 15, 2024
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Harbor/Special Occasion Cruise on May 21, 2023
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3/4 Day Trip Reef – Offshore (AM) on April 2, 2023
Taylors, SC
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4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on July 27, 2023
Capt Chris & his brother Dave were outstanding. They were very friendly and very helpful. As my wife said, it's obvious these two young men were raised right. Capt Chris made sure to put us on fish & kept the action coming throughout the trip. This was my wife's first ever fishing trip and they made sure we had a great day on the water & made some great memories. I will definitely contact him again the next time I want to take a fishing trip out of Charleston.
Capt Chris & his brother Dave were outstanding. They were very friendly and very helpful. As my wife said, it's obvious these two young men were raised right. Capt Chris made sure to put us on fish & kept the action coming throughout the trip. This was my wife's first ever fishing trip and they made sure we had a great day on the water & made some great memories. I will definitely contact him again the next time I want to take a fishing trip out of Charleston.
Beaufort, South Carolina
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3/4 Day Trip Reef – Offshore (PM) on June 27, 2022
Fishing wth Captain Chris Arnold was a truly memorable experience for my family: two grandsons, ages 25&26, grandson-in-law 28, and my two sons-in-law 59. I am just south of 78 and diagnosed with Parkinson's, 3+ years ago. First of alI, I must say that Captain Chris was the most gracious and accomodating individual I could possibly have selected to provide such a fun filled family day. I was first on, as well as first off the boat and well cared for all the time in between Finding fish was definitly not a problem. Captain Chris moved from one marked area to another keeping the action pretty much continuous. I may be w r o n g, but It seemed as though the moves were predicated on the timing of the sharks arriving and starting to becoming just a bit bothersome. If such were the case, it did not work very well because two shark encounters have been etched into the fabric for future years of stories to be told and retold! Briefly, the first is of the five footers (which I know grew probably 12-18 inches in the first few tellngs) hooked and the fellows took turns on the pole for over an hour before he broke off. The second was when the youngest grandson had by far the biggest gamefish of the day getting very near to our Monday evening fish-fry, when the shark attacked! Leaving just the head as a momento of the most fun day of fishing I ever experienced! Many thanks again from all to Captain Christopher Arnold. in HIS service, Hilbert Kamps
Fishing wth Captain Chris Arnold was a truly memorable experience for my family: two grandsons, ages 25&26, grandson-in-law 28, and my two sons-in-law 59. I am just south of 78 and diagnosed with Parkinson's, 3+ years ago. First of alI, I must say that Captain Chris was the most gracious and accomodating individual I could possibly have selected to provide such a fun filled family day. I was first on, as well as first off the boat and well cared for all the time in between Finding fish...
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Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Capt. Chris grew up on the outskirts of Eastover South Carolina. He is the youngest of six siblings. Capt. Chris eats, breathes, and sleeps fishing. He has been fishing since the age of six. Capt. Chris has fished in fresh and saltwater for nearly his entire life. He has fished the waters of Charleston, Beaufort, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Virginia, and Texas. Capt. Chris is a licensed Captain, certified through the United States Coast Guard. He attended Sea School out of Charleston SC and is allowed to take up to 6 paying passengers. Before becoming a Captain he served the state of South Carolina for seven years as a Law Enforcement Officer. Capt. Chris is passionate about helping and serving people and would like to share his passion for fishing with the world.
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Anywhere from 10 miles to 100 miles offshore
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing
Toilet
Enclosed toilet with door.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Yes fishing for live bait is apart of the trip.
Lures
Drinks
Water
First Mate
15-20% gratuilty customary.
Fishing License
Yes
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
I prefer 6 and up age limit due to attention span.
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
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 3% charge will apply.
Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters - Updated 2025 Prices