Performance Fishing Charters
4.9/5 (116 reviews)
Helmsman Way 68, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, United States–
Performance Fishing Charters
4.9/5 (116)
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Angler's Choice
Helmsman Way 68
Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
Come experience the thrill of fishing with Performance Fishing Charters in beautiful Hilton Head Island!
Captain John is dedicated to giving you a day full of excitement, unforgettable memories, and, of course, plenty of fish! Whether you're after Redfish, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Black Drum, or Jack Crevalle, your adventure will be tailored to the season and conditions of the day.
Choose from our 3 to 10-hour trips, where you'll get the chance to try a variety of fishing techniques, including light tackle, sight fishing, live bait, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, jigging, and spinning—whatever it takes to land the big one!
Your fishing adventure begins aboard a brand-new 27' Latitude Tournament Boat, built in 2024 and designed for comfort and safety. It's the perfect boat for up to 5 anglers to get out on the water and chase some serious fish, no matter the season.
We've got everything covered—rods, reels, tackle, and even the necessary fishing licenses. All you need to do is show up ready to have a blast and reel in some fish!
Book your trip today with Performance Fishing Charters and let's make some memories on the water!
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Rating
4.9
116 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (134)
+128
What anglers say
96%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish
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Ranjith Sundararajan
5.0
Verified
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Enjoyed the Trip!
Bull Red Trip on April 12, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child
Absolutely Amazing Experience with Captain John.
We have been on other fishing charters before, but this was our first time at Hilton Head, and we were very impressed. He is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, and we would highly recommend your services to anyone.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
April 14, 2026
Thanks again Ranjith! I appreciate the kind words!
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Michael Shuleski
5.0
Verified
Great time
5 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on July 30, 2025 • 5 adults
2 adults, 2 teenagers with fishing experience. I told captain John that I’d like something to take home to eat, but really just wanted to get lines in and catch fish. He got us started going after king mackerel and we ended up getting a Spanish mackerel. After that, we moved spots and ended up getting 5 bonnet heads and 2 black tip sharks, one was over 5 foot. What I liked most about the trip was how he helped the two boys understand how to use the drag and keep tension on the line, especially with the Spanish mackerel. Will book again if I’m in Hilton Head.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
August 19, 2025
Thanks for the kind words Michael! Looking forward to going again soon!
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George Frederick
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water!
5 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on March 9, 2026 • 1 adult
Had a wonderful time fishing with Captain John! Caught several huge Black Drum. the boat was spotless and easy to move around. He got me on the fish fast. was a great time. looking forward to a retun trip with him. if you’re thinking about fishing with him book it. Captain Kohn met me at the dock and we became instant friends. You can’t go wrong fishing with him.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 10, 2026
I appreciate the kind words Joe! looking forward to doing it again!
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Michael Krajewski
5.0
Verified
Awesome trip!
6 Hour Trip on June 17, 2025 • 4 adults
We had a great trip with captain John. Beautiful boat with plenty of room for our group of 4. Weather conditions early were less than ideal, but captain still gave it a go for kings. When it got too rough, he switched gears and still put us on fish. We got several sharks, a stingray and some good size bull reds. He put in extra effort and stayed out longer to put us on schools of surface feeding reds which is apparently rare and it was cool seeing his excitement. Very knowledgeable captain. We had a great time! Thanks again.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
June 20, 2025
Thanks for the kind words Michael! I can’t wait to do it again man! Bring that shirt with you, you never know!
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Joseph Koch
5.0
Verified
New
Good time in Hilton Head
Bull Red Trip on April 1, 2026 • 4 adults
Very enjoyable time. Captain John was very knowledgeable and made the adventure a very enjoyable experience.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
April 2, 2026
Thank you for the kind words Joseph! looking forward to fishing again in the future!
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*Winter Special*
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Feb 28
Starting time
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 hr inshore fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
Starting time
3 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
US $525
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $525
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3hr shark trip (pm)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
Starting time
3 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $575
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $575
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
Starting time
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 11:00 AM)
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Bull Red Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
Seasonal trip
Mar 15 - Nov 20
Starting time
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Jack Crevalle Sight Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Aug 15
Starting time
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Sheepshead Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
Seasonal trip
Jan 25 - Mar 31
Starting time
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
Starting time
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $775
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $775
Entire boat: up to 4 people
King Mackerel Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Nov 10
Starting time
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
Starting time
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $975
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $975
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Tarpon Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 31
Starting time
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Nearshore/Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
Starting time
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Cobia Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
Seasonal trip
Apr 20 - Jun 30
Starting time
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
10 hour Offshore Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
Starting time
10 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $1,750
Entire boat: up to 5 people
US $1,750
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Rating
4.9
116 reviews
5
106
4
6
3
1
2
0
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (134)
+128
What anglers say
96%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish
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Ranjith Sundararajan
5.0
Verified
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Enjoyed the Trip!
Bull Red Trip on April 12, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child
Absolutely Amazing Experience with Captain John.
We have been on other fishing charters before, but this was our first time at Hilton Head, and we were very impressed. He is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, and we would highly recommend your services to anyone.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
April 14, 2026
Thanks again Ranjith! I appreciate the kind words!
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Michael Shuleski
5.0
Verified
Great time
5 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on July 30, 2025 • 5 adults
2 adults, 2 teenagers with fishing experience. I told captain John that I’d like something to take home to eat, but really just wanted to get lines in and catch fish. He got us started going after king mackerel and we ended up getting a Spanish mackerel. After that, we moved spots and ended up getting 5 bonnet heads and 2 black tip sharks, one was over 5 foot. What I liked most about the trip was how he helped the two boys understand how to use the drag and keep tension on the line, especially with the Spanish mackerel. Will book again if I’m in Hilton Head.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
August 19, 2025
Thanks for the kind words Michael! Looking forward to going again soon!
1
George Frederick
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water!
5 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on March 9, 2026 • 1 adult
Had a wonderful time fishing with Captain John! Caught several huge Black Drum. the boat was spotless and easy to move around. He got me on the fish fast. was a great time. looking forward to a retun trip with him. if you’re thinking about fishing with him book it. Captain Kohn met me at the dock and we became instant friends. You can’t go wrong fishing with him.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 10, 2026
I appreciate the kind words Joe! looking forward to doing it again!
0
Michael Krajewski
5.0
Verified
Awesome trip!
6 Hour Trip on June 17, 2025 • 4 adults
We had a great trip with captain John. Beautiful boat with plenty of room for our group of 4. Weather conditions early were less than ideal, but captain still gave it a go for kings. When it got too rough, he switched gears and still put us on fish. We got several sharks, a stingray and some good size bull reds. He put in extra effort and stayed out longer to put us on schools of surface feeding reds which is apparently rare and it was cool seeing his excitement. Very knowledgeable captain. We had a great time! Thanks again.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
June 20, 2025
Thanks for the kind words Michael! I can’t wait to do it again man! Bring that shirt with you, you never know!
1
Joseph Koch
5.0
Verified
New
Good time in Hilton Head
Bull Red Trip on April 1, 2026 • 4 adults
Very enjoyable time. Captain John was very knowledgeable and made the adventure a very enjoyable experience.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
April 2, 2026
Thank you for the kind words Joseph! looking forward to fishing again in the future!
0
FAQs about Performance Fishing Charters
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Center console boatsCapacity
5 personsBoat length
27 ftYear built
2024Boat manufacturer
Latitude Tournament BoatsBoat type
Center consoleEngine model
MercuryPowered by
2 x 225HPMax cruising speed
61 knots