Mudbug Charters

Mudbug Charters is the best choice if you want to catch hard-fighting redfish in shallow water around Charleston, South Carolina! Let Captain Danny Carrier guide you through our marshes in search of Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and more! With outstanding opportunities 12 months out of the year, Charleston is a fishing paradise.

Mudbug Charters practices catch & release on all inshore trips to help protect the populations of species in the marsh but is happy to take lots of pictures to help preserve your memories. Capt. Danny has a lifetime of experience and can help, no matter your skill level. Mudbug Charters utilizes the best gear with Fenwick, Daiwa, and Penn spinning gear as well as Sage fly rods and reels to help you deliver perfect presentations in all situations.  Book today for an unforgettable inshore fishing experience. See you on the water!

You’ll fish from a 23’ Sea Hunt bay boat. It has dedicated seating for up to 5 guests, runs on a 200hp Yamaha motor, and uses modern GPS and fishfinder technology that allows for a safe and quick trip to the fish. For comfort, the boat features a T-top for shade and misters to keep you cool and is equipped with a wireless trolling motor and livewells.

Captain Danny will help you catch Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Seabass, and more. Fly gear is available upon request, if the conditions are conducive to it. Kids are more than welcome to join the trip.

The captain covers you for all the fishing gear you’ll need, bait if necessary, as well as licenses. The only things you should bring are your favorite snacks and drinks. 

Come fish with Mudbug Charters and create lovely memories on the water!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $500
    This trip is catch & release only. Fish the more sheltered inshore waters in the marsh for Redfish, Trout, and more. Departure time and location are determined by the tides and weather and Captain Danny will contact you prior to the trip to finalize details.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    US $500
    This trip is catch & release only. Fish the more sheltered inshore waters in the marsh for Redfish, Trout, and more. Departure time and location are determined by the tides and weather and Captain Danny will contact you prior to the trip to finalize details.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
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FAQs about Mudbug Charters

Mudbug Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Mudbug Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Mudbug Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Bait is included in trip price. Bait will be on board before trip, but we sometimes need to catch more if we run out or bait dies. Occasionally (but rare) if we leave early enough, we may need to catch bait first thing.)
  • Lures
  • Fishing License (Licenses for everyone are included in the trip price. No need to purchase licenses on your own.)
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Mudbug Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Mudbug Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Mudbug Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Danny Carrier
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
105 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2021
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Danny grew up fishing in St. Simons Island, Georgia as a child. He received his first fly rod as a gift when he was 9 years old and the rest is history. He's been in the fishing tackle industry for over a decade and made the shift to full-time guiding in 2020.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Boat specs

Sea Hunt (Bay boat) originally built in 2016. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Bait is included in trip price. Bait will be on board before trip, but we sometimes need to catch more if we run out or bait dies. Occasionally (but rare) if we leave early enough, we may need to catch bait first thing.
Lures
Fishing License
Licenses for everyone are included in the trip price. No need to purchase licenses on your own.
Fly Fishing Equipment

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.
Child Friendly
Kids are very welcome! We have life jackets for all ages. Please message with any questions and be sure to include young children's ages in message when booking to ensure we have the correct jackets on board for your trip.
Catch and Release Mandatory
Mandatory on inshore trips

Payment

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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Recent fishing reports

The Marsh is Waking Up!
The Marsh is Waking Up!
March 27, 2024
Winter is waning and spring conditions are showing up in the marsh right now! Gauges show water temps in the low 60s right now but sun and warm weather have the shallow flats a bit higher than that. While most schools if redfish are still intact, their appetite has been noticeably increasing! Were starting to see bait show up more prominently and redfish have been much more active and aggressive in the shallows. This makes for really exciting activity around lower tide stages and catch rates have been improving nicely! Its a great time to book a trip before the crowds start hitting the water!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 105 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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We had a great time.
We had a great time.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Wes M.
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Great Trip With Kids

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on April 2, 2024
We had a great fishing experience with Capt Danny.  He had pre scoped out a couple spots that had lots of fishing action. ...
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Patrick C.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great outing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on March 2, 2024
Danny was incredibly nice, accommodating, had a great boat and equipment and led us in an incredibly enjoyable outing looking...
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Walter K.
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Morning Trip with Captain Danny

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on August 15, 2023
My Sons, wife and I had a great trip with Captain Danny.  He was prepared when we arrived at the ramp and we were able to...
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Dan H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on July 11, 2023
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Clay W.
Excellent
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Terrific experience

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on March 26, 2024
One of the best and most fun charters we have done. Danny was knowledgeable and and clearly loves what he does. Great experience...
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