Tidal Waters Guide Service, LLC
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Tidal Waters Guide Service, LLC

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(38 reviews)
Map of Folly Beach, SC, United States
97 Center Street
Folly Beach, SC, United States
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From rivers to inshore waters, to flats, to the backcountry, Tidal Waters Guide Service offers to take you on a memorable fishing journey in South Carolina. Come join Captain Conner Bryant in Folly Beach and embark on a fun-packed trip where you’ll encounter many different species that roam the waters of this beautiful area. Captain Conner knows how to put his guests on fish and help them have the time of their life on the water. Pick your day and come aboard. Everybody is welcome!

Your trip starts on a 18’ Hells Bay Boatworks boat that can fit 3 anglers. It runs on a 90 Yamaha engine with a cruising speed of 40 knots and uses modern GPS and fishfinder technology for safe and efficient navigation. It also features a livewell to provide you with live bait.

The wide choice of species you can target on your trip includes Redfish, Sheepshead, Bonnethead Shark, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, and more. You’ll attract fish by light tackle spinning and fly fishing. .

Captain Conner will supply you with all the fishing gear, live bait, lures, and drinks.

Join Tidal Waters Guide Service and have a wonderful fishing trip in South Carolina!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • Drinks
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $525
    You and the captain will leave the dock at and fish for 4 hours. You'll be targeting all species of inshore fish on artificial and live bait. The captain covers you for everything from fishing gear to food and drinks. Be sure to ask about military or first responder discounts!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $525
    You and the captain will leave the dock and fish for 4 hours. You'll be targeting all species of inshore fish on artificial and live bait. The captain covers you for everything from fishing gear to food and drinks. Be sure to ask about military or first responder discounts!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore Fly (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $525
    Explore the beautiful South Carolina Low Country’s backwater. On this trip we will leave the dock in the afternoon and Red Drum will be the main targeted species.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Morning Fly Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $525
    Explore the beautiful South Carolina Low Country’s backwater. On this trip, we will depart the dock in the morning and Red Drum will be the main targeted species.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $725
    You and the captain will leave the dock in the morning. and fish for 6 hours. You'll be targeting all species of inshore fish on artificial and live bait while enjoying the beautiful Lowcountry scenery. You'll be provided with fishing gear and tackle as well as snacks and beverages. This can be made a fly fishing trip also. Be sure to ask about military or first responder discounts!

FAQs about Tidal Waters Guide Service, LLC

Tidal Waters Guide Service, LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $525 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $525 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $525 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore Fly (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $525 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Morning Fly Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $725 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Tidal Waters Guide Service, LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well Boat is rigged with two large live wells
Trips booked with Tidal Waters Guide Service, LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano and St. Croix 2500 combo)
  • Live Bait (Mullet, Shrimp, Mud Minnows, Crabs, Thread Fin)
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Bottled Water)
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment (Orvis 8wt set ups)
Tidal Waters Guide Service, LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
Tidal Waters Guide Service, LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Tidal Waters Guide Service, LLC include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Conner Bryant
Folly Beach, South Carolina, United States
10 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
38 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since September 2021
Tidal Waters Guide Service is owned and operated by Captain Conner Bryant, a Carolina native. With an obsession for fishing since he was a young boy, he couldn't get enough of fishing local saltwater marshes, flats, creeks, as well as the open ocean. Only a few years later, he began working as a mate on local charter fishing boats, gaining more experience with both inshore and offshore fishing. He later enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard serving as a boatswain's mate. Beyond his Coast Guard career, Captain Conner also worked as a Marine Conservation Officer and continues to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves. The captain is passionate about salt water fishing and tries to help everyone experience it for themselves. Practicing what he preaches, his firm belief is that the only way to keep SC fisheries amazing is to introduce as many new anglers as possible to this incredible world.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Boat specs

Hells Bay (Flats boat) originally built in 2001, and restored in 2023. Powered by a 90HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
18 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Boat is rigged with two large live wells

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano and St. Croix 2500 combo
Live Bait
Mullet, Shrimp, Mud Minnows, Crabs, Thread Fin
Lures
Drinks
Bottled Water
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment
Orvis 8wt set ups

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.
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory
Catch and Release of Redfish mandatory
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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 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Fishing with Conner
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Half day fly fishing with Captain Conner
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
78%
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Jose Z.
Windsor, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hours trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on May 28, 2023
I did really good experience. The guide knows very well the area and based of your skills he is going to find the adequate...
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Shawn L.
Johns Island, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fly trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Morning Fly Fishing on May 20, 2023
Captain did a great job trying to find redfish on a slow day.  Especially considering the lack of fly fishing skills for redfish...
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James C.
Frye Island, ME
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day fly fishing with Captain Conner

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore Fly (PM) on June 18, 2023
Amazing afternoon on the oyster flats with Conner. Great guide, a great guy, and incredibly knowledgeable. The boat and equipment...
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Justin K.
Kodak, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day morning trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 14, 2023
Conner did awesome putting me and my son on the fish. Super excited my 9 year old caught his first redfish. Great trip and...
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Jill K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Crew
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4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Conner

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on December 28, 2023
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