Fin & Tonic Charters

Come spend a fun and exciting day with Captain Dan Denton and Fin & Tonic Charters! Captain Dan has been a fisherman his entire life and has over a decade of experience fishing and exploring the pristine waters in the Charleston area. Captain Dan is a US Navy veteran, USCG certified boat captain, and a licensed charter boat operator. Join him in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and have a lovely stay on the water!

The captain’s boat "Fin & Tonic" is a 26’ Calcutta power catamaran. The soft ride, stability, and performance of the Calcutta are superior to any boat in its class. It can sit up to 6 guests, runs on twin 140 HP Suzuki engines, and is equipped with outriggers and a livewell. To enhance your experience on board, there’s a multimedia system you can use, a wireless trolling motor, and Yetti coolers. The vessel is also rigged with all the latest navigation electronics and safety equipment to ensure a fun and safe day on the water.

The species you can fish include King Mackerel, Red Snapper, Black Seabass, Mahi Mahi, Scamp Grouper, Spadefish, Redfish, and more. You can reel them in using bottom and deep sea fishing, trolling, spinning, and jigging. You’re free to keep all the fish you catch.

Captain Dan covers you for all the fishing tackle, bait, licenses, and catch cleaning as well. What you should bring are only snacks and drinks.

Whether you’re a seasoned angler or new to fishing, you can expect a first-class experience. Fin & Tonic Charters and Captain Dan are looking forward to meeting and fishing with you!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1
    US $425
    A short run out to the fishing grounds! This is a great trip for the family or the serious Shark fisherman. Enjoy the sights while fishing for the big one. Your trip will start at 7:00 a.m. and lasts for 3 hours. The captain covers you for all the fishing gear and licenses.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1
    US $425
    Have a lovely short afternoon run out to the fishing grounds and have a great time chasing sharks! This trip is an excellent opportunity for families as well as serious Shark fishermen to have lots of fun. You'll enjoy the beautiful sights as you chase the big one.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Shark Fishing Afternoon
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1
    US $525
    Short trip out to the fishing grounds. This is a great trip for families or anyone that just wants to get out and peel some drag!! Opportunity to catch several species of Shark and several other species including: Whiting, Bull Red Fish, Black Drum and more!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Shark Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1
    US $525
    This short trip out to the fishing grounds presents a great opportunity for families or anyone that just wants to get out and peel some drag! You'll have a chance to catch several species of Shark and several other species, including Whiting, Bull Red Fish, Black Drum, and more!
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,050
    This trip consists of a 15 to 25-mile run to target those bottom dwellers everybody loves. Depending on the time of year, you can expect to catch Cobia, Sheepshead, Black Seabass, Spadefish, Amberjack, Snapper, Kingfish, Barracuda, Shark, and more. FOUR passengers max.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Bottom Fishing
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,250
    You'll travel up to 25 miles off the shore and go after those lovely bottom dwellers everybody loves to reel in! Depending on the season, you can expect to chase Cobia, Sheepshead, Black Seabass, Spadefish, Amberjack, Flounder, Grouper, Snapper, Kingfish, Shark, and more! FOUR passengers max.
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FAQs about Fin & Tonic Charters

Fin & Tonic Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $425 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $525 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Shark Fishing Afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $525 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Shark Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group, additional US $25 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Bottom Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group, additional US $25 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip – Bottom Fishing (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Fin & Tonic Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Minn Kota 36 V
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box Yeti coolers
  • Radar

Trips booked with Fin & Tonic Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Fin & Tonic Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Fin & Tonic Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Fin & Tonic Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spadefish

Meet the Captain

Dan Denton
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
ID & license verified
124 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2021
Angler's Choice
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Captain Dan has been an avid fisherman his entire life. Following in his father's footsteps, he enlisted in the US Navy. This is where his fascination for the ocean and saltwater fishing began. Captain Dan's passion for fishing and the outdoors grew over the years and led him to many unique destinations and exciting adventures. After relocating to the Charleston area 14 years ago, the desire to share his experience and passion with others is what led him to establish Fin & Tonic Charters.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Bonito Bonito
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Calcutta (Catamaran) originally built in 2013. Powered by 2 140HP Suzuki engines.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor
Minn Kota 36 V
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
PayPal
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Cap'n Dan is the Man!
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Adam Z.
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Half Day Nearshore

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Shark Fishing (AM) on August 5, 2023
Captain Dan is world class! If you’re looking to fish Charleston, he’s your guy.  We originally booked an inshore trip,...
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Fishing with Dan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Shark Fishing (AM) on July 19, 2023
Although the weather did not allow us to get out on the big waters Captain Dan adapted and we overcame it. We started out with...
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (PM) on July 8, 2023
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Katrina T.
Fountain Inn, SC
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3 hour shark fishing

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (PM) on June 9, 2023
I cannot say enough great things about our experience with Captain Dan today!  There were 6 of us in our party 4 adults, a...
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John C.
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Captain Dan + 6

VERIFIED   Half Day Shark Fishing Afternoon on June 9, 2023
Came to Charleston not looking for anything, but finding everything. Captain Dan has to be one of the most real individuals...
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