Atlantic Breeze Charters – Inshore

Atlantic Breeze Charters offers inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing trips out of Folly Beach, Charleston, and Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Captain Dustin Schulte is a Charleston local with years of experience fishing the southeastern coast of the US. He knows where to go put you on fish and invites you on a thrilling adventure!

Join the crew aboard their 20’ Pro-Line angler boat, powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine. This vessel is equipped with state-of-the-art Lowrance navigational electronics and offers a smooth ride with a spacious deck, accommodating up to 5 anglers. She features 2 livewells, a wireless trolling motor, and an onboard stereo with Bluetooth capability.

Atlantic Breeze Charters specializes in sight fishing, bottom fishing, and trolling, and uses top-quality Penn and Shimano equipment. They offer half day, three quarter-day, and full day trips that will have you inshore fishing along rivers and streams. Here, you’ll be able to target game fish, such as Flounder, Trout, Redfish, and various Shark species.

Nearshore trips will see you fishing up to 15 miles from the coast, targeting Black Seabass, Weakfish, Triggerfish, Cobia, Bonito, and Spadefish. Both nearshore and inshore trips are great options for families with kids and offer lots of excitement and non-stop action!

Your fishing licenses and equipment are included in the price, as well as lures and live bait. Just be sure to bring some sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and anything else you may need. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks as well and store them in the captain’s cooler.

The experienced Atlantic Breeze Charters team is ready to put you on big fish! Start planning your adventure today, invite the family, and book your trip today!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Deep Hole Shrimping!
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 10 - Nov 1
    US $250
    Deep hole shrimping! Starting in July. Bring home a cooler full of local Shrimp. Learn to throw a cast net like a pro!
  • Private trip
    Shark fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 15
    US $300
    2 hour shark fishing. For bonnets. Sharpnose and more.
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blue)
    Blue Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Leopard)
    Leopard Shark
  • Private trip
    Mid afternoon trip 3 hours
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $450
    This trip starts at 1130. And last 3 hours this is the hottest part of the day! You can still catch fish. Its $450 for three hours . Reds, trout and flounder. Shark if in season
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    US $500
    Beat the heat of the day, with an early morning or late afternoon trip. See the rivers and wwaterways With the rising and setting sun. Enjoy the views like a native. Fishing in July and August miday heat is brutal! This is a 4-hour inshore trip, going after Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and many more. All necessary fishing equipment and licenses are included in the price. Please note that departure times depend heavily on the tides and therefore could change. Be sure to contact the captain.
  • Private trip
    4 hour Trip – Sunset Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $500
    Beat the heat of the day, with an early morning or late afternoon trip. See the rivers and waterways. With the rising and setting sun. Enjoy the views like a native. Fishing in July and August between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. is brutal! This is a 4-hour late afternoon trip. You'll get to target species such as Red Drum, Trout, and Flounder, sharks, and more.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $500
    Beat the heat of the day, with an early morning or late afternoon, and watch a sunrise like a native we can start as early as 6:00 a.m. on these trips. A great option for July and August. This is a 4-hour inshore trip, going after Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and many more. All necessary fishing equipment and licenses are included in the price. Please note that departure times depend heavily on the tides and therefore could change. Be sure to contact the captain in advance to plan the trip.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour – Lighthouse Fishing Early
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $550
    We offer early morning and late afternoon trips to beat the heat of the day. See the rivers the way natives do and watch the colors of the marsh change. We can leave as early as 6:00 a.m. This exciting trip will see you fishing around the historic Morris Island Lighthouse. You'll target the likes of Redfish, Trout, Black Drum, Flounder, and more. You'll also be able to hunt for Shark teeth and old fossils that have washed ashore. All necessary equipment and fishing licenses are included.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $575
    Beat the heat of the day, with an early morning or late afternoon trip. See the rivers and waterways. With the rising and setting sun. Enjoy the views like a native. Fishing in July and August, mid-day is brutal. This is a 6-hour inshore trip, going after Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and many more. All necessary fishing equipment and licenses are included in the price. Please note that departure times depend heavily on the tides and therefore could change. Be sure to contact the captain.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spadefish
    Spadefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    6 Hour – Beat the Summer Heat
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $600
    Beat the heat of the day with an early morning or late afternoon trip. See the rivers and waterways. With the rising and setting sun. Enjoy the views like a native. Fishing in July and August between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 pm. is brutal! Even the fish is too hot to eat. A great option for! You will fish along rivers and estuaries around Folly Beach and Kiawah Island for species such as Trout, Redfish, Flounder, and Shark.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
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FAQs about Atlantic Breeze Charters – Inshore

Atlantic Breeze Charters – Inshore offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Deep Hole Shrimping! (2 hours)
  • US $300 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - Shark fishing (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Mid afternoon trip 3 hours (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 hour Trip – Sunset Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour – Lighthouse Fishing Early (5 hours)
  • US $575 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour – Beat the Summer Heat (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Atlantic Breeze Charters – Inshore, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Sonar

Trips booked with Atlantic Breeze Charters – Inshore include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn & Shimano,Diawa)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (cooler with ice and cold water.)
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment (Please notify the captain in advance )

Atlantic Breeze Charters – Inshore offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Atlantic Breeze Charters – Inshore offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing (Please notify the captain in advance )
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Flounder Gigging (Seasonal trip )

Top targeted fish species with Atlantic Breeze Charters – Inshore include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Ray
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Meet the Captain

Dustin Schulte
Folly Beach, South Carolina, United States
6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
223 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2015
I’ve lived and fished in Charleston for over 25 years and spent time exploring and fishing the Southeast coast. At Atlantic Breeze Charters, we take great pride in our service and strive to offer you exciting fishing charters and unforgettable experiences. We practice catch and release and are happy to process any fish caught as long as they meet the criteria.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Ray Ray

Boat specs

Pro-Line (Bay boat) originally built in 1990, and restored in 2021. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha 4-Stroke engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Please notify the captain in advance
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Flounder Gigging
Seasonal trip

Amenities

GPS
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Sonar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn & Shimano,Diawa
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
cooler with ice and cold water.
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment
Please notify the captain in advance

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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 172 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (151)
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Angler rating
142
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
79%
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James B.
Tucker, GA
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Two hour shark fishing trip

VERIFIED   Shark fishing on August 17, 2023
When we first arrived at the Folly Beach dock for two hours of shark fishing, I will admit to being a little underwhelmed by...
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Steve P.
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Fishing with Dustin

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 20, 2023
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Fun fishing trip

VERIFIED   Special 3 hour trip for Stacey Anders on October 20, 2023
Dustin worked hard to get us in the fish. We only had a limited time in bad conditions to fish before we left and headed back...
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Becky F.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Dustin

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hour Trip – Sunset Fishing on March 26, 2024
Captain Dustin was knowledgeable and helpful. We had a great afternoon!
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Timothy M.
Alden, NY
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Half Day with Captain Dustin

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 24, 2023
Captain Dustin was ready to go as we arrived. We had our lines in the water within 15 minutes and it wasn’t too long before...
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