Reel McCoy Charters 

4.9/5 (238 reviews)
 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, United States
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Reel McCoy Charters fishes around Hilton Head Island, and we can't wait to show you what the local fishery is all about.

In 2016 I dropped out of college to pursue my dream of being a professional fishing guide. After hundreds of days and thousands of hours on the water, I was able to attain my captains license in 2021 and have been guiding full time ever since.

Our boat is a 22’ sea hunt that fits up to 4 anglers at any one time. The boat is equipped with a GPS trolling motor, T Top for shade, storage, bluetooth radio, live wells, and many other features. The boat is powered by a 200 yamaha

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 covered and handled by the charter.

Note ** Red Drum are catch and release only for all trips booked AFTER 6/22/25. Redfish are our primary inshore target and the population is on an alarming decline over the last few years. It’s important for our future to take care of them now before it’s too late. You’re welcome to keep other legal fish if you’d like and I can clean them for you at the dock. Please don’t come expecting to fill the freezer, we don’t have that kind of inshore fishery here!

Feel free to bring your own drinks or snacks in a SMALL cooler. This is a kid-friendly charter, so you're welcome to bring the whole family out for a fun fishing adventure.

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

Donovan Justice-McCoy

Captain

Donovan Justice-McCoy

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Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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2 Hour Afternoon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $395 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour AM

 In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $500 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Shark Fishing Adventure
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Late Morning

 In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
US $500 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Afternoon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $500 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Inshore/Nearshore AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $625 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Late Morning
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
US $625 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Afternoon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $625 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour (Full Day) Inshore/Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $800 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Summer Tarpon (June-Aug)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $800 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 238 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (247)

Great Family Trip
Surprise huge Bull Red caught!
Surprise huge Bull Red caught!
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Angler rating

226
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

99%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

97%

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Review summary
These summary reviews were generated by AI based on recent reviews
Reel McCoy Charters stands out for its family-friendly shark fishing trips, expert local guidance, and adaptable approach that maximizes fishing time in changing conditions.
Trips may be shorter in duration and some species, like sharks, are catch-and-release only, so guests should plan accordingly for targeted experiences.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • Offers specialized shark fishing experiences with multiple successful catches and a focus on conservation through catch-and-release practices.
  • Captain provides patient, step-by-step instruction for children and beginners, creating a welcoming environment for families and first-time anglers.
  • Quickly adapts to weather changes by relocating to productive fishing spots, ensuring guests continue to catch fish even when conditions shift.
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Chris B.
Chris B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

100 lb. Tarpon!!!

VERIFIED

3 Hour Late Morning on June 25, 2025

Capt. McCoy took my boys and me on our first charter ever. Recommended by my boss who went out with him a month ago. Super hot day with 11:00 am start. Went out hit a couple sharks. Then into a channel a hooked a nice Red. Went back out into deeper water, Capt. Set some rods, cut up a few bait fish, released them into the current. A few minutes later, Boom! Tarpon On! I swear Capt McCoy was just as excited as I was watching my son battle for 30+ minutes, coaching him, (like he did all of us on our catches) Awesome to watch and be a part of. I'm not a big fisherman, so shared with friends to realize how truly special it is to hook one much less get it to the boat! First timers don't hesitate on Reel McCoy Charters!!!

Capt. McCoy took my boys and me on our first charter ever. Recommended by my boss who went out with him a month ago. Super hot day with 11:00 am start. Went out hit a couple sharks. Then into a channel a hooked a nice Red. Went back out into deeper water, Capt. Set some rods, cut up a few bait fish, released them into the current. A few minutes later, Boom! Tarpon On! I swear Capt McCoy was just as excited as I was watching my son battle for 30+ minutes, coaching him, (like he did all...  

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Dylan A.
Dylan A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Had a great trip out!

VERIFIED

3 Hour Afternoon on May 30, 2025

We joined Captain Donovan today for a 3 hour inshore fishing trip. We quickly moved on from the first spot after no bites and found a good spot for bonnethead sharks. We caught 4 of them and then moved on in search of redfish. We netted some shrimp and other bait and headed to our next spot. Captain Donovan managed to find us 2 redfish with a third spitting the hook before we could get the rod out of the holder. Catching a redfish was my entire goal of the trip. Captain Donovan was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to while we waited for a bite. He took the time to answer our questions and to explain what he was seeing while we were fishing. If we are ever back on the island I would not hesitate to book another trip with Reel McCoy Charters!

We joined Captain Donovan today for a 3 hour inshore fishing trip. We quickly moved on from the first spot after no bites and found a good spot for bonnethead sharks. We caught 4 of them and then moved on in search of redfish. We netted some shrimp and other bait and headed to our next spot. Captain Donovan managed to find us 2 redfish with a third spitting the hook before we could get the rod out of the holder. Catching a redfish was my entire goal of the trip. Captain Donovan was very knowledgeable...  

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Sarah D.
Sarah D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great charter with kids

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3 Hour Afternoon on July 18, 2025

My two boys (age 10 and 6) had the best time. He let them do a lot of the hard work and they were so excited to catch sharks. We had hoped to catch some fish but we did catch 3 sharks and they said it was the best part of our trip. The captain is very knowledgeable about everything and talked to my kids like people and was fun.

My two boys (age 10 and 6) had the best time. He let them do a lot of the hard work and they were so excited to catch sharks. We had hoped to catch some fish but we did catch 3 sharks and they said it was the best part of our trip. The captain is very knowledgeable about everything and talked to my kids like people and was fun.  

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CINDY L.
CINDY L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Caught our dinner!

VERIFIED

3 Hour Late Morning on October 24, 2024

Thank you Captain Donovan for a fun 3 hour inshore fishing trip. This was our first experience with inshore fishing and we were not disappointed. Our first stop was in the shallow waters where we immediately caught sea trout using shrimp for bait. We caught 4 big ones to cook for our dinner that night as well as smaller ones we released. I caught a 10 pound red fish.That was exciting. He got to live another day since the big ones are not good for eating. Our next stop was further out into deeper water (still inshore). We had some nibbles but no bites. Our last stop was closer to the shore where we caught some small pin fish and released them. Donovan was very patient with us in showing us how to cast and baiting our hooks. He was knowledgeable about the fish and area. The boat was a perfect size for the 3 of us (all adults) and it was clean. I highly recommend Donovan! Thank you, Cindy, Austin and Ruby

Thank you Captain Donovan for a fun 3 hour inshore fishing trip. This was our first experience with inshore fishing and we were not disappointed. Our first stop was in the shallow waters where we immediately caught sea trout using shrimp for bait. We caught 4 big ones to cook for our dinner that night as well as smaller ones we released. I caught a 10 pound red fish.That was exciting. He got to live another day since the big ones are not good for eating. Our next stop was further out...  

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Molly K.
Molly K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best Day Ever

VERIFIED

3 Hour Late Morning on February 22, 2025

Our Grandfather came down for a visit and he is an avid fisherman. The kids refer to him as Grandpa Fish! Donovan was an amazing captain, his boat was pristine and we caught a lot of fish! Most of what we caught were too big to keep. Donovan tried his best to ensure Grandpa Fish caught one but all the luck came to us! Beautiful scenery and the captain knew where to go to catch some fish. I would 10/10 recommend booking a trip!

Our Grandfather came down for a visit and he is an avid fisherman. The kids refer to him as Grandpa Fish! Donovan was an amazing captain, his boat was pristine and we caught a lot of fish! Most of what we caught were too big to keep. Donovan tried his best to ensure Grandpa Fish caught one but all the luck came to us! Beautiful scenery and the captain knew where to go to catch some fish. I would 10/10 recommend booking a trip!  

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FAQs about Reel McCoy Charters

What are the trip rates for Reel McCoy Charters?

Reel McCoy Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $395 per group - 2 Hour Afternoon (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 3 Hour Afternoon (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 3 Hour AM (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 3 Hour Late Morning (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Shark Fishing Adventure (3 hours)
  • US $625 per group - 4 Hour Afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $625 per group - 4 Hour Inshore/Nearshore AM (4 hours)
  • US $625 per group - 4 Hour Late Morning (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 6 Hour (Full Day) Inshore/Nearshore (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Summer Tarpon (June-Aug) (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Reel McCoy Charters?

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
What's included in the trip price with Reel McCoy Charters?

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)
What types of fishing does Reel McCoy Charters offer?

Reel McCoy Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Reel McCoy Charters offer?

Reel McCoy Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle (Bigger spinning reels for big summertime fish!)
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
Which fish species can I catch with Reel McCoy Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Reel McCoy Charters include:

  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Donovan Justice-McCoy

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States

ID & license verified
238 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2022
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Donovan is a passionate angler who looks forward to showing his guests a fun day on the water.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Tarpon

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bigger spinning reels for big summertime fish!

Bottom Fishing

Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

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

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.

What the listing policies are

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

Redfish are catch and release

Catch and Release Allowed

Redfish are catch and release

How you can pay

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.

What’s biting in Hilton Head Island right now

CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
SheepsheadSheepshead
TarponTarpon
15 people are looking at this charter.