Southern Summers Charters
5.0/5 (586 reviews)
2 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, United States–
Southern Summers Charters
Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
–22 ft
4
5.0/5 (586 reviews)
Angler's Choice
Southern Summers Charters is located between Bluffton and Hilton Head Island and aims to bring you the best charter experience regardless of your skill level.
Captain Rodney is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction – he will do everything he can to meet your expectations whether you're signing up for an extreme day of fishing or a peaceful experience out on the water.
This involves 2 to 5-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Cobia, Jack Crevalle, Tarpon, and Shark, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, popping and spinning.
Your fishing adventure starts on a 22' Sportsman Bay boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat comes with a wireless remote controlled trolling motor and 10' Power Pole.
All rods, reels and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The boat will be supplied with water for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions. Depending on schedule, the start times can be adjusted if needed.
Join Capt. Rodney today where his goal is to give you a new favorite memory out on the water.
Southern Summers Charters is located between Bluffton and Hilton Head Island and aims to bring you the best charter experience regardless of your skill level.
Captain Rodney is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction – he will do everything he can to meet your expectations whether you're signing up for an extreme day of fishing or a peaceful experience out on the water.
This involves 2 to 5-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Cobia, Jack Crevalle, Tarpon, and Shark, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, popping and spinning.
Your fishing adventure starts on a 22' Sportsman Bay boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat comes with a wireless remote controlled trolling motor and 10' Power Pole.
All rods, reels and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The boat will be supplied with water for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions. Depending on schedule, the start times can be adjusted if needed.
Join Capt. Rodney today where his goal is to give you a new favorite memory out on the water.
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Customer reviews
Rating
5.0
586 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (1011)
What anglers say
99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish
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Jeffrey Cain
Maryland, US
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Member since 2026
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Family Friendly Charter!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM on June 12, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child
We had an excellent experience with Southern Summers Charters and Captain Rodney. From the moment we arrived, he was personable, patient, and incredibly hospitable. He struck the perfect balance of being friendly and helpful without being intrusive, allowing our family to enjoy quality time together while still benefiting from his expertise.
The boat was beautiful, clean, and well-maintained. We also had a last-minute change to our group size when our son became sick at summer camp and had to come home early. Rodney was extremely accommodating and flexible, making the adjustment without any issues, which we greatly appreciated.
His knowledge of the local waters, fish species, and the best fishing locations was impressive. Thanks to his guidance, we caught several sharks, a stingray, and a few drum. We even had bites from flounder, although we didn’t manage to land one this trip.
Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and we highly recommend Southern Summers Charters. We will definitely be booking another trip with Captain Rodney in the future!
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Response from Captain
June 12, 2026
Enjoyed the morning with you all on the water today. Thank you for choosing Southern Summers Charters. Hope to see you again in the future.
Joe Franklin
Florida, US
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Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
New
Perfect family fishing adventure!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore PM on June 9, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child
I had a medical conference in Hilton Head in June. My wife and I brought our daughter and our 7 yr old grandson along for some beach time as well.
Our grandson has had a couple of boating and fishing opportunities in NC and Florida before this trip. He really enjoyed them. We wanted to have a special fishing experience during this trip.
Captain Rodney was an incredible host. He is very knowledgeable of the various fishing areas and where to find certain species of fish. He was very entertaining and encouraging for our grandson.
We initially thought this would be all about our grandson fishing; but Captain Rodney made it so exciting, all 4 of us got involved.
We caught six Red Drum fish, two Atlantic Sharpnose sharks and one Sting Ray!
This adventure was the highlight of our trip; producing great memories for all of us, especially for our grandson. The best 4 hours of fun and beautiful scenery. Strongly recommended.
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Response from Captain
June 12, 2026
Enjoyed taking you all fishing 🎣 Thank you for sharing your experience and thank you for choosing Southern Summers Charters while visiting Hilton Head Island.
Bridget Reilly
New York, US
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Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Big catches for our 9 year old
3 Hour Trip – Inshore PM on April 2, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child
We had an amazing 3-hour trip with Captain Rodney. The boat was spotless and comfortable for me, my husband and my 9 year old son. We visited 4 fishing locations and had some great catches including redfish, spotted sea trout, a couple sting rays, and, much to our surprise and my son’s sheer delight, a pretty large (bull?) shark! Captain Rodney was a joy - sharing his knowledge about the fish, techniques and the surrounding area and was incredibly supportive in helping us all to bait and remove the fish from the lines. He was super encouraging to my son, guiding him and cheering him on the entire time he reeled in the ~5ft shark!
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Response from Captain
April 5, 2026
My pleasure taking you all out on the water. Thank you for choosing Southern Summers Charters.
Michelle Roberts-Baysinger
Illinois, US
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Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Awesome experience
3 Hour Trip – Inshore AM on March 26, 2026 • 3 adults
We had an awesome inshore trip with Captain Rodney. He was knowledgeable, patient, and made the whole experience easy and fun from start to finish. He put us on fish right away and kept us in great spots all morning.
Callie landed an inshore slam (red drum, flounder, and trout), and even with a slower start, Barrett got on some solid red drum too. Captain Rodney was great about adjusting and making sure everyone had opportunities.
You can tell he really knows the water and wants his clients to have a great experience. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a laid-back, successful day on the water.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 27, 2026
I had a great time taking you all out fishing 🎣 Thank you for choosing Southern Summers Charters while visiting Hilton Head Island.
Pearce Crawford
Missouri, US
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Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
New
Amazing Time
5 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore PM on June 8, 2026 • 2 adults
My wife and I went while on our honeymoon. She was worried about not having much experience, but Rodney was a great teacher and helped her to feel confident. We caught Red Fish and Flounder. He even gave us a tip on where we could get our fish cooked for us! Overall a great trip and I would recommend to beginners and old pros alike.
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Response from Captain
June 11, 2026
Congratulations on marriage and thank you for allowing me to take you two out fishing while you were in Hilton Head. Hope to see you again in the future.
Trip availability and prices
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2 Hour Trip – Inshore AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $375
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $375
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour Trip – Shark AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Oct 1
US $375
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $375
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour Trip – Inshore PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
US $375
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $375
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour Trip – Shark PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Oct 1
US $375
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $375
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Trip – Inshore AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $475
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $475
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Trip – Shark AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Oct 1
US $475
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $475
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Trip – Inshore PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
US $475
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $475
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Trip – Shark PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Oct 1
US $475
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $475
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $575
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $575
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
US $575
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $575
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $675
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $675
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
US $675
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $675
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews
Rating
5.0
586 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (1011)
What anglers say
99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish
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Jeffrey Cain
Maryland, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
New
Family Friendly Charter!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM on June 12, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child
We had an excellent experience with Southern Summers Charters and Captain Rodney. From the moment we arrived, he was personable, patient, and incredibly hospitable. He struck the perfect balance of being friendly and helpful without being intrusive, allowing our family to enjoy quality time together while still benefiting from his expertise.
The boat was beautiful, clean, and well-maintained. We also had a last-minute change to our group size when our son became sick at summer camp and had to come home early. Rodney was extremely accommodating and flexible, making the adjustment without any issues, which we greatly appreciated.
His knowledge of the local waters, fish species, and the best fishing locations was impressive. Thanks to his guidance, we caught several sharks, a stingray, and a few drum. We even had bites from flounder, although we didn’t manage to land one this trip.
Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and we highly recommend Southern Summers Charters. We will definitely be booking another trip with Captain Rodney in the future!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
June 12, 2026
Enjoyed the morning with you all on the water today. Thank you for choosing Southern Summers Charters. Hope to see you again in the future.
Joe Franklin
Florida, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Perfect family fishing adventure!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore PM on June 9, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child
I had a medical conference in Hilton Head in June. My wife and I brought our daughter and our 7 yr old grandson along for some beach time as well.
Our grandson has had a couple of boating and fishing opportunities in NC and Florida before this trip. He really enjoyed them. We wanted to have a special fishing experience during this trip.
Captain Rodney was an incredible host. He is very knowledgeable of the various fishing areas and where to find certain species of fish. He was very entertaining and encouraging for our grandson.
We initially thought this would be all about our grandson fishing; but Captain Rodney made it so exciting, all 4 of us got involved.
We caught six Red Drum fish, two Atlantic Sharpnose sharks and one Sting Ray!
This adventure was the highlight of our trip; producing great memories for all of us, especially for our grandson. The best 4 hours of fun and beautiful scenery. Strongly recommended.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
June 12, 2026
Enjoyed taking you all fishing 🎣 Thank you for sharing your experience and thank you for choosing Southern Summers Charters while visiting Hilton Head Island.
Bridget Reilly
New York, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Big catches for our 9 year old
3 Hour Trip – Inshore PM on April 2, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child
We had an amazing 3-hour trip with Captain Rodney. The boat was spotless and comfortable for me, my husband and my 9 year old son. We visited 4 fishing locations and had some great catches including redfish, spotted sea trout, a couple sting rays, and, much to our surprise and my son’s sheer delight, a pretty large (bull?) shark! Captain Rodney was a joy - sharing his knowledge about the fish, techniques and the surrounding area and was incredibly supportive in helping us all to bait and remove the fish from the lines. He was super encouraging to my son, guiding him and cheering him on the entire time he reeled in the ~5ft shark!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
April 5, 2026
My pleasure taking you all out on the water. Thank you for choosing Southern Summers Charters.
Michelle Roberts-Baysinger
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Awesome experience
3 Hour Trip – Inshore AM on March 26, 2026 • 3 adults
We had an awesome inshore trip with Captain Rodney. He was knowledgeable, patient, and made the whole experience easy and fun from start to finish. He put us on fish right away and kept us in great spots all morning.
Callie landed an inshore slam (red drum, flounder, and trout), and even with a slower start, Barrett got on some solid red drum too. Captain Rodney was great about adjusting and making sure everyone had opportunities.
You can tell he really knows the water and wants his clients to have a great experience. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a laid-back, successful day on the water.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 27, 2026
I had a great time taking you all out fishing 🎣 Thank you for choosing Southern Summers Charters while visiting Hilton Head Island.
Pearce Crawford
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Amazing Time
5 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore PM on June 8, 2026 • 2 adults
My wife and I went while on our honeymoon. She was worried about not having much experience, but Rodney was a great teacher and helped her to feel confident. We caught Red Fish and Flounder. He even gave us a tip on where we could get our fish cooked for us! Overall a great trip and I would recommend to beginners and old pros alike.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
June 11, 2026
Congratulations on marriage and thank you for allowing me to take you two out fishing while you were in Hilton Head. Hope to see you again in the future.
FAQs about Southern Summers Charters
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Sportsman
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots