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Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (41 reviews)
 Tranquil Drive, Charleston, SC 29407, United States
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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!

Christopher Arnold

Captain

Christopher Arnold


Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Drinks
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 41 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (45)

8hr trip with Captain Chris w/ Coastal Carolina
8hr trip with Captain Chris w/ Coastal Carolina
Beautiful half day trip with Captain Chris
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Angler rating

38
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

87%

Friendly captain

97%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 41 reviews
Tom M.
Tom M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

June fishing trip

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Extended Full Day Trip on June 15, 2024

 

 Tom M. recommends Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

Elisabeth L.
Elisabeth L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing trip in May

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Harbor/Special Occasion Cruise on May 21, 2023

 

 Elisabeth L. recommends Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
Christopher Arnold
Christopher Arnold (The Captain)

Chris M.
Chris M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing trip in April

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3/4 Day Trip Reef – Offshore (AM) on April 2, 2023

 

 Chris M. recommends Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters
Christopher Arnold
Christopher Arnold (The Captain)

Jason B.
Jason B.

Taylors, SC

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

4 hour near shore

VERIFIED

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.  

 Jason B. recommends Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters
Christopher Arnold
Christopher Arnold (The Captain)
Replied on July 30, 2023
Thank you Jason. We are glad you had a great time. Welcome to the Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters family.

Bennet L.
Bennet L.

Beaufort, South Carolina

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Christopher

VERIFIED

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...  

 Bennet L. recommends Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters
Christopher Arnold
Christopher Arnold (The Captain)
Replied on July 1, 2022
Thank you all. I had a great time taking you all out.

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FAQs about Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters

What are the trip rates for Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters?

Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 3/4 Day Trip Reef – Offshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 3/4 Day Trip Reef – Offshore (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,430 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - Extended Full Day Trip (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters?

When you book a trip with Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Enclosed toilet with door.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters?

Trips booked with Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters include:

  • 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)
What types of fishing does Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters offer?

Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Anywhere from 10 miles to 100 miles offshore )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters offer?

Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Coastal Carolina Fishing Charters include:

  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack (Almaco)
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Christopher Arnold

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

1 Fishing Report
41 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since March 2021

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.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Pacific Barracuda
Pacific Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Almaco Jack
Almaco Jack
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Scout 262
Boat type
Center console

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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Anywhere from 10 miles to 100 miles offshore

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Enclosed toilet with door.

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Outriggers

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

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

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

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.

What’s biting in Charleston right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Triggerfish (Gray)Triggerfish (Gray)
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