Sonrise Fishing Charters

Welcome to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, with its wonderful inshore fishing opportunities. When you get there contact Sonrise Fishing Charters and they’ll organize a trip for you. This is a great chance to soak in the scenery and also catch some fish. Captain Bill Kendrick will show you around and he’ll do his best you have a memorable fishing trip

Hop aboard the Lake and Bay boat model restored in 2022. It is 22,’ and it can accommodate three guests per trip. It’s perfect for couples or a fishing trip with a buddy. The boat is fitted with a single Suzuki engine that can reach top speeds of 35 kn. You’ll be going from one hot spot to another in no time. For a stealthier and quieter approach, a wireless trolling motor is available.

This charter specializes in the inshore area of Hilton Head Island. The fish bites all year round and you can encounter Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, and Flounder. The slowest months are June and July, but even then you have decent chances of having a good catch. You can go after your fish using light tackle and spinning techniques.

Don’t worry about the necessary fishing gear, lures, and bait, along with the South Carolina fishing license, as all of that is covered by the charter. For your more pleasurable experience, the crew offers water for refreshments, but you can bring snacks and sunscreen.

Let’s get aboard and enjoy some time on the water !



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 hr quick trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 11:15 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $350
    Not much time so we will look for something that will bite !
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $450
    This 3-hour trip includes InshoreFishing on the flats or Depending on the fish we could do some deeper water fishing out around the island. Whatever looks to be the most productive for the day we go out. All about having a good time fishing!
  • Private trip
    Afternoon fishing trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $450
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $550
    This 4-hour trip will enable you to do some inshore fishing primarily on the local flats but depending on the type of fish that are available we could do some deeper water fishing. All about having a fun time on the water!
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FAQs about Sonrise Fishing Charters

Sonrise Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - 2 hr quick trip (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 3 Hour Trip (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Afternoon fishing trip (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)

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

Trips booked with Sonrise Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Sonrise Charters supplies all bait needed. Depending on the fish bite we could throw live bait or artificial )
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing License ( fishing licenses are covered with the charter )

Sonrise Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing (If weather permits)
  • Flats Fishing

Sonrise Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Spinning reel)
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Sonrise Fishing Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Bill Kendrick
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
99 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2021
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I have always loved being outdoors and especially on the water! The Lowcountry is a fantastic place to enjoy some time on the water!

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Lake and Bay (Bay boat) originally built in 2009, and restored in 2022. Powered by a 225HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
If weather permits
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning reel
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Sonrise Charters supplies all bait needed. Depending on the fish bite we could throw live bait or artificial
Lures
Drinks
Water
Fishing License
fishing licenses are covered with the charter

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Kids are welcome but must be supervised by an adult
Catch and Release Allowed
Preferred but not required

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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 99 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Sunrise catch
Son gets in on the act Bull Reds
Sunrise Low Country style
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
87%
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Christopher M.
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Captain Bill accommodating

VERIFIED   Afternoon fishing trip on February 16, 2024
Went fishing with a friend on Sonrise Charter. Captain Bill was accommodating and very detailed in explaining fishing areas...
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Tracy D.
Atlanta, Georgia
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5.0 / 5
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Captain Bill showed us his world.

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (PM) on July 12, 2023
Captain Bill is a man of passion.  Passion for fishing and for the Lord and savior.  If im half as humorous, joyous and energetic...
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Martin S.
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4.7 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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2nd Trip with Captain Bill

VERIFIED   NEW  Afternoon fishing trip on March 26, 2024
This is our 2nd trip out with Sonrise.  Like the 1st trip, both my 9-year-old son and myself enjoyed the outing.  We did...
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Chris F.
Bluffton, South Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 7, 2023
Captain Bill was great. He is a genuinely nice guy.  Very easy to talk to and knows his stuff about the local fishing spots. ...
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James H.
Abbeville, SC
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 19, 2023
This trip was all about my son Eli having a fantastic experience that he will never forget. Captain Bill is a great guide and...
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