If you like being on the water, catching fish, seeing dolphin pods, and watching the sunset over the Holy City, join Captain Chris at Happy Dog Charters! Captain Chris wants to create this unforgettable experience for you in Mount Pleasant, SC. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome to join, including the kids. It’s never too early to start enjoying this sport.

You’ll be fishing on a 19’ Keywest Bayreef boat that accommodates up to 3 guests. This center console is powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine and reaches the speed of 35 knots. The boat features safety gear, navigational electronics, and a large cooler where you can keep your food and drinks for the day.

Explore the inshore spots and target species such as Seatrout, Redfish, Black Drum, and Sheepshead. Nothing beats hearing the reels scream when a large Redfish is tugging hard, seeing Dolphins for the first time, or admiring the old Holy City cityscape. The best thing is, you don’t need any previous fishing experience to enjoy this trip.

The captain covers your fishing licenses and equipment. You only need to bring your food, drinks, and sun protection for the day. There’s a limited selection of life jackets for children so please contact the captain before your trip to make sure he has the appropriate size for your child.

Your adventure starts here. Happy Dog Charters welcomes you aboard!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Sunset Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    US $350
    If you only have a few hours to sneak away from the family vacation or in town for business this is your best opportunity to snag some Charleston fishing. This will be the last bit of fishing available for the day, as we will be watching the sun go down as we come back to the dock. As the days get longer or shorter the start time of this trip will move, rough estimate will be about 2.5 hours before official sunset.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Sunset Fishing
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    US $450
    If you only have a few hours to sneak away from the family vacation or in town for business this is your best opportunity to snag some Charleston fishing. This will be the last bit of fishing available for the day, as we will be watching the sun go down as we come back to the dock. As the days get longer or shorter the start time of this trip will move, rough estimate will be about 4.5 hours before official sunset.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $450
    Start your fishing adventure early and get that morning bite. You'll be back to the dock right on time for lunch. Target Redfish, Trout, Black Drum, and Sheepshead. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome to join.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    US $450
    If you're not an early bird, take this afternoon trip. You'll still go after the same inshore species as in the morning. All fishing equipment is included in the price, as well as your licenses.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $700
    This is a trip where we will cover it all, from catching bait to several different spots. We will be moving and finding fish several times unless the bite is absolute fire. There isn't any rush here, just making sure we can catch that fish you came to Charleston for. If you are looking to fish for Sheephead please let me know ahead of time.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $700
    This is a trip where we will cover it all, from catching bait to several different spots. We will be moving and finding fish several times unless the bite is absolute fire. There isn't any rush here, just making sure we can catch that fish you came to Charleston for. If you are looking to fish for Sheephead please let me know ahead of time. This start time will be adjusted for sunset if it runs past.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
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FAQs about Happy Dog Charters

Happy Dog Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Sunset Fishing (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Sunset Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Happy Dog Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder Model: Garmin 94SV
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box 45 quart cooler with ice provided

Trips booked with Happy Dog Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Fishing License

Happy Dog Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing

Happy Dog Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Happy Dog Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Charter Operator

Happy Dog Charters
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
23 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2022
I grew up in Greenville, SC fishing with my Dad. I moved to Charleston when I was 18 and continued fishing after getting addicted to the saltwater bite. I would like to share that excitement with you.
Our Team
Chris G.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead
Spotted Seatrout Spotted Seatrout

Boat specs

Keywest Bayreef 196 (Center console) originally built in 2003. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
19 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Model: Garmin 94SV
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
45 quart cooler with ice provided

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Fishing License

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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
contact me with childs age/size while booking
No Alcohol
Catch and Release Mandatory

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

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Recent fishing reports

The wind didnt stop us
The wind didnt stop us
April 22, 2024
What a windy day, turned out to be great for the reds!! Floated corks and put bait on the bottom, respecting my clients here is a picture of someone wanting hand outs.
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Red fish on the run
Red fish on the run
April 15, 2024
While out checking spot and finding bait i ran across an awesome school of red fish. Non stop fun until the bite died off and we all moved on.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (41)
Cousin trip
Captain Christopher
25 inch Redfish
+38
Angler rating
23
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Wendell W.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 22, 2024
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Renee H.
Inman, SC
Excellent
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Half Day Trip With Captain

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 14, 2023
My son and I experienced a half day trip and caught red fish and pin fish. The Captain is knowledgeable and friendly. We learned...
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Trevor R.
Eugene, OR
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun was had by all!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on May 20, 2023
Captain Chris was an amazing fishing instructor and all around nice guy (very patient) and was extremely knowledgeable about...
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Angelique J.
Deatsville, AL
Excellent
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Excellent
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Half Day Trip Happy Dog Charters

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 29, 2023
Chris was an amazing tour guide, extremely respectful, assisted with anything I needed and we caught a few fish. We chose to...
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Amanda S.
Chicopee, MA
Excellent
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Great fishing trip with Captain Christopher

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 21, 2023
Captain Christopher was very nice, personal, easy to talk to, very helpful and gave great recommendations! Definitely will...
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