Fisher Rose Angling 

5.0/5 (49 reviews)
 Anywhere in the Charleston area, Charleston, SC 29412, United States

Captain Ryan McHugh is located in Charleston and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. Come spend a fun-filled day with Capt. Ryan, a USCG-certified boat captain and a licensed charter boat operator. The captain has lived in Charleston for 25 years and has fished in these waters for over 30 years.

Capt. Ryan will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 3 to 10-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Flounder, Cobia, Dolphin, Tarpon, and Amberjack, depending on the season and conditions of the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, fly fishing, big game fishing, jigging, popping, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a brand-new 27’ Pathfinder center console that can safely take up to 6 anglers. The wide-open design of this boat allows for all anglers to be able to fish at the same time when bottom fishing. The boat also has the reach to go offshore as far as 80 miles. It’s equipped with a radar, dual GPS Garmin units, outriggers, and a wireless trolling motor that allows you to lock in on bottom targets with GPS anchor locking capability. For Capt. Ryan, safety is first when fishing offshore. He has 2 EPIRBs, a life raft, USCG-approved life vests, flares, and GPS communication that he wears at all times. The has even got a toilet.

Your trip will include all the necessary fishing tackle, bait, ice, and licenses for the day. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Captain Ryan McHugh.

Ryan McHugh

Captain

Ryan McHugh

 ID & credentials verified

Highlights

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 Pickup Included
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $600 
5 Hour Trip – Inshore (MAX 2)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $600 
Shark fishing trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $600 
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $600 
5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $650 
5 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $650 
6 Hour Trip – Inshore (MAX 2)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $700 
6 Hour Trip – Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $900 
8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,300 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 49 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (62)

Fabulous day on the water!
Fabulous day on the water!
Great inshore trip!
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

92%

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Patrick G.
Patrick G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fabulous day on the water!

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip – Nearshore on May 28, 2025

Three of us thoroughly enjoyed a 6 hour near shore fishing excursion because Captain RJ put is on so many fish! We were in the area vacationing with family, and we ended up taking back more than enough filets for 13 of us to enjoy a huge fish fry. He showed us multiple techniques, and we caught several different species of fish, including some huge ones. During the few times the fishing slowed, Captain RJ was quick to move locations and put us right back on top of them. We've been on several smaller boats over the years, but the extra room on this new 27' Pathfinder made a huge difference. We will definitely be returning to fish with Captain RJ!!

Three of us thoroughly enjoyed a 6 hour near shore fishing excursion because Captain RJ put is on so many fish! We were in the area vacationing with family, and we ended up taking back more than enough filets for 13 of us to enjoy a huge fish fry. He showed us multiple techniques, and we caught several different species of fish, including some huge ones. During the few times the fishing slowed, Captain RJ was quick to move locations and put us right back on top of them. We've been on several...  

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 Patrick G. recommends Fisher Rose Angling

JC C.
JC C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great inshore trip!

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip – Inshore (MAX 2) on May 6, 2025

Ryan was a great guide with knowledge of the waters. My wife and I did the 1/2 day inshore trip on his hells bay skiff, and it was exactly what I was looking for in a fishing experience on our honeymoon. Oh and it was awesome catching a 33” redfish on light tackle too! Will be recommending and relaying his contact information to my friends and family back in Nashville.

Ryan was a great guide with knowledge of the waters. My wife and I did the 1/2 day inshore trip on his hells bay skiff, and it was exactly what I was looking for in a fishing experience on our honeymoon. Oh and it was awesome catching a 33” redfish on light tackle too! Will be recommending and relaying his contact information to my friends and family back in Nashville.  

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 JC C. recommends Fisher Rose Angling
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Ryan McHugh
Ryan McHugh (The Captain)
Replied on May 6, 2025
JC thanks for the review and that redfish truly was a special one! Thank you both for an awesome day on the water, and congratulations on the marriage. Let me know how 167 raw was.

Alan L.
Alan L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Excellent experience

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on March 23, 2025

Capt. Ryan was well seasoned and very friendly. Put us on fish, tented to everyone’s needs single handed. Great time. Wonderful experience.

Capt. Ryan was well seasoned and very friendly. Put us on fish, tented to everyone’s needs single handed. Great time. Wonderful experience.  

 Alan L. recommends Fisher Rose Angling
Ryan McHugh
Ryan McHugh (The Captain)
Replied on March 23, 2025
Great time today Alan, Thanks for fishing with me!

Alex N.
Alex N.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip – Nearshore on March 21, 2025

Highly recommend! Very flexible and able to coach rookies and experienced anglers alike.

Highly recommend! Very flexible and able to coach rookies and experienced anglers alike.  

 Alex N. recommends Fisher Rose Angling
Ryan McHugh
Ryan McHugh (The Captain)
Replied on March 22, 2025
Thanks for fishing with me Alex! Weather was tough in the morning but our patience paid off. Enjoy your weekend in Charleston.

Austin N.
Austin N.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

6 hour Nearshore trip

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip – Nearshore on August 31, 2024

We went out 30-35miles hooked a bunch cobia. Caught triggerfish, and a few other types. Probably 10 overall! If there keepers he cleans them for you at the end. Great time, will for sure be booking with Ryan again.

We went out 30-35miles hooked a bunch cobia. Caught triggerfish, and a few other types. Probably 10 overall! If there keepers he cleans them for you at the end. Great time, will for sure be booking with Ryan again.  

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 Austin N. recommends Fisher Rose Angling
Ryan McHugh
Ryan McHugh (The Captain)
Replied on September 3, 2024
Thanks for fishing with me and for the great review. Look forward to fishing with you guys in the future. Good luck with the wedding!

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FAQs about Fisher Rose Angling

What are the trip rates for Fisher Rose Angling?

Fisher Rose Angling offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (MAX 2) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Shark fishing trip (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (MAX 2) (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Nearshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Fisher Rose Angling?

When you book a trip with Fisher Rose Angling, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Fisher Rose Angling?

Trips booked with Fisher Rose Angling include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does Fisher Rose Angling offer?

Fisher Rose Angling offers the following types of fishing:

  • Nearshore Fishing (1-12 miles offshore 4-hour trip minimum)
  • Offshore Fishing (30-50 miles)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing (Low tide sight casting for inshore species)
  • Backcountry Fishing (Flood tide tailing tides, Tripletail and Tarpon)
What fishing techniques does Fisher Rose Angling offer?

Fisher Rose Angling offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Fisher Rose Angling?

Top targeted fish species with Fisher Rose Angling include:

  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail
  • Wahoo

Meet your captain

Ryan McHugh

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

10 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
48 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since March 2022

Capt. Ryan was born and raised in Greenwood, SC. He spent his summers in Charleston going to camp at The Citadel starting at age 9. He moved to Charleston in 1998 when he attended The Citadel in College, and he has remained here ever since. The captain has spent his entire childhood fishing salt water and ponds and streams. He loves it all – fly fishing, spin rods, big conventional reels, bait casters, and more. He has crossed every fish off his list in South Carolina and now he enjoys helping people cross the same species off their lists!

Fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Tripletail
Tripletail
Wahoo
Wahoo

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Mercury Verado
Powered by
1 x 400HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

Where you can fish

Nearshore Fishing

1-12 miles offshore 4-hour trip minimum

Offshore Fishing

30-50 miles

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Flats Fishing

Low tide sight casting for inshore species

Backcountry Fishing

Flood tide tailing tides, Tripletail and Tarpon

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Fly Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

What's on board

Toilet

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Outriggers

Radar

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fishing License

Fly Fishing Equipment

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.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Charleston to departure site is available and included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How to 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

 PayPal

 Checks

What’s biting in Charleston right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
TarponTarpon
WahooWahoo