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 Ranger, flats boat model from 2018. It is 19’ and it can accommodate 2 guests per trip. It’s perfect for couples or a fishing trip with a buddy. The boat is fitted with a single 115 Mercury 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.

Get yourself a chance to spend an exciting day on the water with Sonrise Fishing Charters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 hr quick fishing/ tour trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 11:45 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $275
    If you want to get a glimpse of lowcountry life, jump on the boat and lets go !
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $400
    This 3-hour trip includes Inshore fishing, mostly on the local flats. Depending on the fish type we could do some deeper water fishing. Whatever looks to be the most productive for the day we go out. All about having a good time fishing!
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    $400
    Sleep late and still go fishing!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $500
    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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About the Captain

Bill Kendrick
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
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67 Customer reviews
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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
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Boat specs

Ranger (Flats boat) originally built in 2018. Powered by a 115HP 115 Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
19 ft
Capacity
2 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning reel
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Garmin with pan optics
Fishfinder
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Drinks
Water
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Catch and Release Mandatory

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
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 67 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler Rating
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
82%
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Kaleb P.
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Flats fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip on March 17, 2023
Had a great time with Capt. Bill. Knew the waters and area very well. Has a very good boat setup with the addition of the new...
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Cole B.
Oxford, GA
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4 Hour Morning Trip -Ton of Fun!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 18, 2022
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...
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David B.
Oak Hill, TN
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Sometimes they bite...

VERIFIED   NEW  2 hr quick fishing/ tour trip on March 13, 2023
and sometimes they don’t.  But that’s not Captain Bill’s fault.  My son and I still had a great time and Captain Bill...
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Susan L.
Richmond, VA
Excellent
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Best Guide Ever

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on May 18, 2022
Capt. Bill is fantastic guide but an even better human being. My day on the water with him was the best. Just a friendly, knowledgeable,...
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Brad H.
Clarksville, MD
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An AMAZING half day of fishing with Capt Bill

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on April 13, 2022
Captain Bill is one of the good ones! He was responsive, easy to schedule, prompt and prepared. His enthusiasm and positivity...
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FAQs about Sonrise Fishing Charters

Sonrise Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $275 per group - 2 hr quick fishing/ tour trip (2 hours)
  • $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip (3 hours)
  • $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip (PM) (3 hours)
  • $500 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Sonrise Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin with pan optics
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Sonrise Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing License

Sonrise Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • 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
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout