Reel McCoy Charters runs out of Hilton Head Island and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, unique fishing, dolphins, birds, and other wildlife the Lowcountry has to offer.

Capt. Donovan will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. Fishing styles change slightly throughout the year, but creek fishing is an option for guests all year around who would like to stay in more secluded waters (Redfish, Trout, Flounder). Summer fishing is great for bait fishing for Tarpon, Sharks, Jacks, and big Redfish in the sound.

Your boat for the day will be a 20’ Sea Pro that fits up to 4 anglers at any one time. The boat comes with an ice-box, and wireless trolling motor. Powered by a 150 HP Suzuki, its average cruising speed is 35 knots so you can spend more time fishing and less time riding.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. No need to worry about fishing licenses, as they will be provided and handled by the charter. You’re welcome to keep your catch (within the self imposed limits by capt) caught during the trip. We recommend catch and release but understand if you’d
like something for dinner!

There will be complimentary drinks aboard for your convenience during the trip, but feel free to bring your own drinks or snacks if you prefer. This is a children-friendly charter, so you’re welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.

Join Captain Donovan today for a fish-filled Lowcountry experience!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $350
    Great trip for families with kids or groups looking for a quick adventure! Fishing in the creeks and exploring the local waters, theres always a chance to see dolphins and other wildlife on the way!
  • Private trip
    3 Hour (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $450
    Spend your Happy Hour on this 3-hour afternoon inshore fishing and sight seeing excursion! Captain Donovan will confirm depature time before all trips
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip AM
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $450
    Most popular trip! Our 3 hour inshore trip is a great opportunity for anglers of all skill sets to hit the water. We will spend our time targeting redfish and trout, unless another species has been hot and will be worth our time to target! Captain Donovan will confirm departure time before all trips
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip Late morning
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    US $450
    Most popular trip! Our 3 hour inshore trip is a great opportunity for anglers of all skill sets to hit the water. We will spend our time targeting redfish and trout, unless another species has been hot and will be worth our time to target! Captain Donovan will confirm depature times before all trips
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip AM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $550
    Most recommended trip!! You could start the day fishing for redfish and trout and end up catching a giant tarpon, bull red, or jack crevalle depending on the time of year! Captain will confrim depature time before all trips.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $750
    Perfect trip for chasing the giants! Tarpon, bull reds, cobia, and big black drum depening on the time of year.
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FAQs about Reel McCoy Charters

Reel McCoy Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - 2 Hour Inshore (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 3 Hour (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 3 Hour Trip AM (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 3 Hour Trip Late morning (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip AM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Reel McCoy Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Reel McCoy Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Many days we’ll catch our own bait!)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Self regulated limits for fish, filleting is included.)
  • Drinks (I’ll have water in the cooler, you’re more than welcome to bring other beverages in a small cooler)
  • Fishing License (License included for all guests)

Reel McCoy Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Reel McCoy Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle (Bigger spinning reels for big summertime fish!)
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Reel McCoy Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Donovan Justice-McCoy
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
ID & license verified
85 Customer reviews
Response time 5 hours
Member since June 2022
Captain Donovan is a passionate angler who looks forward to showing his guests a fun day on the water.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Boat specs

Sea Pro (Center console) originally built in 2022. Powered by a 150HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bigger spinning reels for big summertime fish!
Bottom Fishing
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Many days we’ll catch our own bait!
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Self regulated limits for fish, filleting is included.
Drinks
I’ll have water in the cooler, you’re more than welcome to bring other beverages in a small cooler
Fishing License
License included for all guests

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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Families welcome! Children under 5 please bring an appropriate life jacket
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 85 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (113)
Fantastic experience
Fantastic experience
Fantastic experience
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Angler rating
78
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Tom P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish On !!!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip Late morning on October 31, 2023
Rookie or old pro couldn’t go wrong with this Captain! Being a retired outdoor writer I’ve fished with quite a few...
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Sue L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Donovan

VERIFIED   3 Hour (PM) on June 30, 2023
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Chris F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Donovan

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip Late morning on May 10, 2023
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Jeff L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time fishing for the family.

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip Late morning on September 27, 2023
Captain McCoy took our family, including our kids 12 & 8, on our first ever boat fishing trip. Though we stayed inshore, Donovan...
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Daniel M.
Richmond, KY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great guide/charter on a rough day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip AM on July 3, 2023
Captain Donovan of Real McCoy did a great job with the kids and tried as hard as any fishing guide I’ve been with to put...
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