Waterways Instructional Guide Services

Waterways Instructional Guide Services is located in Mount Pleasant and wants to show you the endless fishing opportunities these waters have in store for you!

Capt. Robert is a highly qualified retired marine biologist from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and his goal is to put you on the fish, always making sure you have fun and stay safe. Depending on the trip and species, you’ll be using techniques like light tackle, heavy tackle, jigging, popping, and spinning. You’re looking at 2 to 8-hour trips, inshore or nearshore, where you’ll usually go after the likes of Redfish, Spotted Sea Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, Amberjack, and Shark, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your adventure begins on board a 22’ Scout boat that can fit a maximum of 4 anglers. The boat is fitted with a wireless trolling motor and navigation gear. All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will also include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day.

You’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip. if you want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride, kids are welcome aboard!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $250
    This trip is great for beginners, kids, or anyone who may not want to be in the elements for more than a few hours. Given the short duration of this trip, I generally stay close to our meeting location to allow for more fishing time. This is mostly light tackle fishing where you never know what you might catch. Sheepshead, Black Sea bass, red drum, sea trout, flounder are common all year. During the Summer months there is the possibility to catch large red drum, jack crevalle, and even sharks.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $500
    This is by far the most popular trip. Fishing inshore waters for Red Drum, Spotted Sea Trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, and small coastal Sharks (Seasonal). This trip can accommodate up to 4 people.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Apr 1
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $750
    On this trip we'll focus on nearshore waters (up to 15 miles from the shore), targeting Black Sea Bass, Sheepshead, Weakfish, and other bottom species that inhabit our artificial reefs. The trip can accommodate up to 4 people.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,000
    This trip focuses on either inshore or nearshore waters depending on conditions. The goal is to try and catch as many different species as possible, utilizing many different techniques. Because of the trip duration, I try and keep things more relaxed. In addition to fishing, we may stop on one of the barrier islands to have lunch and beach-comb.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time on the water!
Great time taking my son fishing
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Nathan A.
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Unforgettable Family Fishing Adventure!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore on July 19, 2024
My wife, 11-year-old daughter, and I had an incredible experience on our recent fishing charter trip.  From the moment we...
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Jude G.
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Great time on the water!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip on May 11, 2024
Captain Robert showed my two sons and I a great time on the water! We each caught Sheepshead of which my youngest scored the...
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William T.
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5.0 / 5
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Great guide - So nice!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Inshore on October 27, 2024
I have used at least 10 guides in the last eight years, and he was our favorite. Tried everything to help us catch fish, and...
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Daniel C.
Excellent
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Best Trip Ever

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip on April 14, 2024
Captain Rob provided a great experience for our group. He gave excellent instructions helped us anytime we needed. We caught...
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Tony V.
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Fishing with Robert

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip on July 25, 2024
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FAQs about Waterways Instructional Guide Services

Waterways Instructional Guide Services offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per group - 2 Hour Trip (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Waterways Instructional Guide Services, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Waterways Instructional Guide Services include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Waterways Instructional Guide Services offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Waterways Instructional Guide Services offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping

Top targeted fish species with Waterways Instructional Guide Services include:
  • Amberjack
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your captain

Robert Wiggers
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
ID & license verified
13 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2022
Captain Robert “Wigs” Wiggers has over 30 years of experience working on the waters surrounding Charleston. A retiree from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Marine Division, he has worked as a marine biologist, law enforcement officer, and marine educator for almost three decades.

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Ladyfish Ladyfish

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2003
Boat manufacturer
Scout
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
Bank Transfer

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