Sonrise Fishing Charters 

5.0
(124 reviews)
 Sawmill Creek Road, Bluffton, SC 29910, United States

Sonrise Fishing Charters 

Bluffton, SC, United States
22 ft
4
5.0
(124 reviews)

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 !

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 !

Bill Kendrick
Captain
Bill Kendrick
18 years of experience
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FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 11:05 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Tarpon
Redfish
+4
US $375
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Tarpon
Redfish
+4
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Middle of day
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 11:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Tarpon
Redfish
+4
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Tarpon
Redfish
+4
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
124 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (129)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
87%
Caught fish

Reviews (124)

  • Karye Morgando
    Karye Morgando
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience for kids!

    Quick trip on April 2, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

    My two young boys went fishing and loved it! Captain Bill was very friendly and patient and tried to put them in all the prefect fishing holes. Would definitely recommend for anyone who is looking to book a fishing charter in Hilton Head or nearby areas.

  • Kyle Hoy
    Kyle Hoy
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Bill is the BEST!

    3 Hour Trip on July 22, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

    Despite the water being low and the weather hot, Captain Bill made the day a trip that my boys will always remember!

  • Brad Hammond
    Brad Hammond
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2023
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fishing Trip

    3 Hour Trip on July 9, 2026 • 3 adults

    Great fishing trip with Captain Bill. Caught a beautiful bull red fish and some smaller sharks.

  • Doug Smith
    Doug Smith
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water

    3 Hour Trip on July 1, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Bill was a ton of fun and he knows his trade.

  • Gacia Mcgrath
    Gacia Mcgrath
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    April fishing trip

    3 hr mid day trip on April 8, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Bill was a fun, informative and patient captain. He tried his best to ensure we get a good experience but the fish were not behaving as expected :) our 10 year old son requested a fishing experience. Captain Bill taught him how to hold the rod, cast it and fish. Our son was the only one who caught a fish which made his and our day! If we go back to SC, we’re definitely booking a trip with captain Bill!

  • John Odell
    John Odell
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Capt. Bill was great

    3 hr mid day trip on April 22, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Bill made every effort to make our fishing trip special for the kids. It was a slow day bite wise, but we weee on the fish. He took the boat to every spot he knew of trying to find some hungry fish. We ended up catching some great redfish and flounder. Bill fished hard, but also involved the kids as much as possible. The whole family had a blast

  • Courtney Hunter
    Courtney Hunter
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2024
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Trip of a lifetime!

    3 hr mid day trip on March 12, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Bill took care of our boys like they were his own grandchildren. He took us out and put us on some MONSTER Drum the minute he reached his destination. 5 monster fish in just three hours. We fought those drum like we were fighting Mike Tyson! Capt Bill…You became a legend to two teenage boys and two proud parents! God bless you, Sir!

  • Jim Covert
    Jim Covert
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic trip!

    3 Hour Trip on June 26, 2024 • 4 adults • 1 child

    We had the privilege of having Captain Bill for the fist time and he made our trip an absolute blast! He was very attentive to not only keeping rigged at all times but had us on a great red fish bite during a tough summer time trip. Most of all he had us all laughing while teaching us aspects of the hhi fishery that will last a lifetime. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great trip with an even better person as a captain! Thanks Bill!

  • Darren Birch
    Darren Birch
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Wow, what a day.

    2 hr quick trip on June 25, 2024 • 2 adults

    I just wanted to take my 14 year old son out on a boat and spend time with him. (I kind of work too much). The blessing we received was Captain Bill waiting on the dock for us with a huge smile and great sense of humor. We talked about our family and our faith as well as we caught some fish. It was the perfect day. God is so good and I love that he connected us to Captain Bill.

  • Cole Burroughs
    Cole Burroughs
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    4 Hour Morning Trip -Ton of Fun!

    Half Day Trip on July 18, 2022 • 2 adults

    My fiancée and I came to Hilton Head Island for a quick getaway as summer comes to a close for us and we decided to do an inshore charter for some fun. We got more than just that with Captain Bill. First thing I gotta say he is as nice as they come. Him and I talked about fishing before hand so I knew what to expect before we got out there, and we had a blast. He will have you laughing your head off while waiting on that next bite. I do a good bit of fishing and have some experience inland fishing, but my fiancée does not. Captain Bill took such good care of her to make sure she always had a line in the water (he jokingly said it was him and her against me 😂). He took his time trying to make her comfortable which I really appreciated. While it was a little too hot for some crazy action on the water, we did catch a redfish and some sharks. I had something large snap my wire leader and Katey missed a good bite that was towards the end of our trip. We had such a good time with Captain Bill and hope to see him again in the future. We will be back! Wonderful time on the water!!

Rating

5.0
124 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (129)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
87%
Caught fish

All reviews (124)

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Karye Morgando
Karye Morgando
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great experience for kids!
Quick trip on April 2, 20261 adult2 children

My two young boys went fishing and loved it! Captain Bill was very friendly and patient and tried to put them in all the prefect fishing holes. Would definitely recommend for anyone who is looking to book a fishing charter in Hilton Head or nearby areas.

Kyle Hoy
Kyle Hoy
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Bill is the BEST!
3 Hour Trip on July 22, 20261 adult2 children

Despite the water being low and the weather hot, Captain Bill made the day a trip that my boys will always remember!

Brad Hammond
Brad Hammond
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2023
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing Trip
3 Hour Trip on July 9, 20263 adults

Great fishing trip with Captain Bill. Caught a beautiful bull red fish and some smaller sharks.

Doug Smith
Doug Smith
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water
3 Hour Trip on July 1, 20262 adults

Captain Bill was a ton of fun and he knows his trade.

Russell Wayman
Russell Wayman
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2020
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great experience
3 Hour Trip on August 14, 20262 adults

Bill Kendrick
Response from Captain

thanks, RUSSELL, it was a pleasure having you and Beckham on the boat. I look forward to hearing from y’all again, safe travels home. God bless. 

FAQs about Sonrise Fishing Charters

Sonrise Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group - Quick trip (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 3 Hour Trip (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Middle of day (3 hours)
  • US $600 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

Your captain

Bill Kendrick
Bill Kendrick

Bluffton, South Carolina, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
124 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2021

I have always loved being outdoors and especially on the water! The Lowcountry is a fantastic place to enjoy some time on the water!

Bill Kendrick
Bill Kendrick
Fully verified
1
reports
124
reviews
2021
member since
~1h
response
I have always loved being outdoors and especially on the water! The Lowcountry is a fantastic place to enjoy some time on the water!

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Great Fishing Trip
    Brad H.
    Brad H.
  • Great day on the water
    Doug S.
    Doug S.
  • Great time!
    Sean M.
    Sean M.
  • Capt. Bill was great
    John O.
    John O.
  • April fishing trip
    Gacia M.
    Gacia M.
  • Trip of a lifetime!
    Courtney H.
    Courtney H.
  • Amazing Captain
    Shaun C.
    Shaun C.
  • Bill was awesome captain
    David M.
    David M.
  • Great time with Captain Bill
    Jason B.
    Jason B.
  • Great Morning Fishing
    Michael W.
    Michael W.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2009
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Lake and Bay
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
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

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

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
Catch and release mandatory
On redfish

How you can pay

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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