Reel McCoy Charters

4.9/5 (286 reviews)

William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, United States–

Reel McCoy Charters

Hilton Head Island, SC, United States

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22 ft

4.9/5 (286 reviews)

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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. (Total weight of 4 passengers not to exceed 850 lbs). 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. We offer a kid-friendly experience, 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!

Reel McCoy Charters fishes around Hilton Head Island, and we can't wait to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Feel free to bring your own drinks or snacks in a small cooler. We offer a kid-friendly experience, 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!

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Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Rating

4.9

286 reviews

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Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

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Great experience

99%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

98%

Recommended

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Chris Branham

Virginia, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

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100 lb. Tarpon!!!

3 Hour Inshore - 11 AM on June 25, 2025 • 4 adults

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!!!

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Rachael Lunn-Wykes

Michigan, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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Great First Time

3 Hour Inshore - 11:00 AM on April 3, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

This was a first trip for a mom and 12yo son. Captain Donovan met us at our skill level which made us very comfortable. We caught an array of things, whiting, shark, stingrays, and redfish. Captain taught us a little about each catch and he shared a lot of knowledge with us on local regulations, best practices, and conservation efforts. We really enjoyed ourselves and learned a lot.

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Victor Davis

Arkansas, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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Great trip!

3 Hour Inshore - 11:00 AM on May 26, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Donavan was a great guide and adept with the equipment.  Would love to go again.  Caught a 32 inch redfish, a stingray, three different types of sharks, and a sail catfish.  We enjoyed the wildlife of the Sound!

Sakeeylow Hall

Repeat angler

North Carolina, US

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Member since 2023

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3 trips

5.0

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New

June fishing trip

4 Hour Inshore - 11:00 AM on June 1, 2026 • 2 adults

Donovan went above and beyond to tryband find some fish!  
Caught two sharks and 2 red drum!
He drove around trying to find some more fish, but they just weren’t cooperating!

Ryan Smith

Repeat angler

Kentucky, US

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Member since 2022

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2 trips

5.0

Verified

The “Reel” Deal

6 Hour (Full Day) Inshore/Nearshore on April 6, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain McCoy was great, we were able to fish multiple areas without much down time.  We got into a good haul of various species including Redfish, Black Drum and Sheepshead.  By far the most efficient and productive fishing outing we’ve had in the area.  Highly recommend Captain McCoy and we will be back to him again next time.

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2 Hour Inshore - 2 PM

2 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM

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May 1 - Aug 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)

US $395