Short Skirts Sportfishing Charters
Short Skirts Sportfishing Charters
Short Skirts Sportfishing Charters is a father-son business that runs fishing trips out of Charleston SC and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.
Come on aboard with Capt. Hayden or Capt. Chris, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. very comfortable boat with private bathroom. We specialize in teaching families and love teaching kids about our fishery. Expect to use techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, and big game fishing based on the species you're targeting.
Speaking of which, you have the option of 4, 6, 8 and 12-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Bull Redfish, Sea Bass, Sharks, Trout, King Mackerel, Dolphin, Wahoo, Snapper, Sailfish, and Grouper, depending on the specific season, trip booked, and the day's weather.
Your boat for the day will be a 30' Salt Shaker with NEW twin Yamaha 300hp engines that fits up to 6 anglers. One of Charleston's most comfortable charter boats. Inshore trips 15-30 mins to fishing grounds or less than 2 hrs to Offshore fishing grounds versus most big Charter boats 3 hrs.
All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain, so you don't have to worry about it.
You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.
Capt. Hayden runs most trips and there for whatever you may need. 20% gratuity of the price of the trip is customary.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Short Skirts Sportfishing Charters.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (109)
+106Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
95%
Oct 7, 2025
6hr Reef/Jetty/Harbor Fishing trip
Amazing Captain, Great Boat
We had an amazing day fishing with Captain Hayden. The ocean was a bit tough on us because of recent storms and extreme high tides, but that didnt stop Captain Hayden from putting us on some fish anyways. He used multiple techniques until everone on our trip landed a fish. The best part of the entire trip was how great the captain was with the kids we brought with us. All we've heard from the boys has been, "Captain Hayden was awesome," "When are we going fishing with Captain Hayden again?" So much gratitude for making this so special for them. Thanks for the memories!
We had an amazing day fishing with Captain Hayden. The ocean was a bit tough on us because of recent storms and extreme high tides,...
Captain replied
Oct 10, 2025
4hr Harbor/Jetties Redfish/Shark AM
booked a last minute trip
booked a last minute trip because when we got to town my son really wanted to go so i booked the trip and the morning of hayden called and said it would be raining but he would do whatever we wanted to we decided to go and the fishing was hard but captain Hayden worked tirelessly to get us on fish and by the end of the trip he had my son smiling so big i dont know if its ever going to go away. would highly recommend anyone to book with him you wont regret it even if the weather dosnt cooperate. i cant thank him enough
booked a last minute trip because when we got to town my son really wanted to go so i booked the trip and the morning of hayden...
Captain replied
Jul 4, 2025
4hr Harbor/Jetties Redfish/Shark AM
An Unforgettable Family Fishing Adventure with Captain Hayden!
Had an incredible 4-hour trip with Short Skirts Sportfishing and Captain Hayden! Our group of 3 adults and 3 teens caught many Redfish, a flounder, and even a shark! We also saw a dolphin. Captain Hayden was fantastic—super patient, fun, and great with the kids. His passion for fishing and deep knowledge of the Charleston area really came through. The boat was large, clean and comfortable, and the whole experience was memorable. Highly recommend for families visiting Charleston! — The Delia Family, July 2025
Had an incredible 4-hour trip with Short Skirts Sportfishing and Captain Hayden! Our group of 3 adults and 3 teens caught many...
Captain replied
Jul 19, 2025
4hr Harbor/Jetties Redfish/Shark AM
Great young energetic captain!
Hayden was fantastic! Started off catching fresh bait and went straight to the first hole where we caught a 4 foot bull shark and a little shark, a white fish and a sting ray. We had ahold of what felt like a school bus which broke the line. Then went to a few other holes. We were here in the off season so didn’t expect to put too many fish in the boat but Hayden was determined to get us something. He was very personable and knew what he was doing.
Hayden was fantastic! Started off catching fresh bait and went straight to the first hole where we caught a 4 foot bull shark...
Captain replied
Nov 30, 2024
4hr Harbor/Jetties Redfish/Shark AM
Weather Wasnt great but the captain was
As luck would have it the temp dropped about 20 degrees the night we arrived. The fish didn't care for this at all, but Chris worked hard and put us on a variety of fish. Drum, trout. flounder and a few other species. My daughter and I decided to book another day and try fishing offshore for seabass and vermillion snapper. That was when the action turned red hot. It was non-stop all day until we waved the white flag and couldn't reel in any more fish. We limited out on vermillion as well as had a good catch of seabass and triggerfish also. My daughter caught her first amberjack which is quite a thrill. She found out quick why they are nick named wreck donkeys LOL. I highly recommend this outfit for inshore and off. I've chartered with a lot of captains through my years and Chris is top notch. We will be fishing with him again soon. The red snapper bite was on fire too even though it’s closed and they all went back. Still a great fight.
As luck would have it the temp dropped about 20 degrees the night we arrived. The fish didn't care for this at all, but Chris...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (109)
+106Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
95%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Amazing Captain, Great Boat
6hr Reef/Jetty/Harbor Fishing trip on October 7, 2025
We had an amazing day fishing with Captain Hayden. The ocean was a bit tough on us because of recent storms and extreme high tides, but that didnt stop Captain Hayden from putting us on some fish anyways. He used multiple techniques until everone on our trip landed a fish. The best part of the entire trip was how great the captain was with the kids we brought with us. All we've heard from the boys has been, "Captain Hayden was awesome," "When are we going fishing with Captain Hayden again?" So much gratitude for making this so special for them. Thanks for the memories!
We had an amazing day fishing with Captain Hayden. The ocean was a bit tough on us because of recent storms and extreme high tides, but that didnt stop Captain Hayden from putting us on some fish anyways. He used multiple techniques until everone on our trip landed a fish. The best part of the entire trip was how great the captain was with the kids we brought with us. All we've heard from the boys has been, "Captain Hayden was awesome," "When are we going fishing with Captain Hayden again?"...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
booked a last minute trip
4hr Harbor/Jetties Redfish/Shark AM on October 10, 2025
booked a last minute trip because when we got to town my son really wanted to go so i booked the trip and the morning of hayden called and said it would be raining but he would do whatever we wanted to we decided to go and the fishing was hard but captain Hayden worked tirelessly to get us on fish and by the end of the trip he had my son smiling so big i dont know if its ever going to go away. would highly recommend anyone to book with him you wont regret it even if the weather dosnt cooperate. i cant thank him enough
booked a last minute trip because when we got to town my son really wanted to go so i booked the trip and the morning of hayden called and said it would be raining but he would do whatever we wanted to we decided to go and the fishing was hard but captain Hayden worked tirelessly to get us on fish and by the end of the trip he had my son smiling so big i dont know if its ever going to go away. would highly recommend anyone to book with him you wont regret it even if the weather dosnt cooperate....
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
An Unforgettable Family Fishing Adventure with Captain Hayden!
4hr Harbor/Jetties Redfish/Shark AM on July 4, 2025
Had an incredible 4-hour trip with Short Skirts Sportfishing and Captain Hayden! Our group of 3 adults and 3 teens caught many Redfish, a flounder, and even a shark! We also saw a dolphin. Captain Hayden was fantastic—super patient, fun, and great with the kids. His passion for fishing and deep knowledge of the Charleston area really came through. The boat was large, clean and comfortable, and the whole experience was memorable. Highly recommend for families visiting Charleston! — The Delia Family, July 2025
Had an incredible 4-hour trip with Short Skirts Sportfishing and Captain Hayden! Our group of 3 adults and 3 teens caught many Redfish, a flounder, and even a shark! We also saw a dolphin. Captain Hayden was fantastic—super patient, fun, and great with the kids. His passion for fishing and deep knowledge of the Charleston area really came through. The boat was large, clean and comfortable, and the whole experience was memorable. Highly recommend for families visiting Charleston! — The Delia...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great young energetic captain!
4hr Harbor/Jetties Redfish/Shark AM on July 19, 2025
Hayden was fantastic! Started off catching fresh bait and went straight to the first hole where we caught a 4 foot bull shark and a little shark, a white fish and a sting ray. We had ahold of what felt like a school bus which broke the line. Then went to a few other holes. We were here in the off season so didn’t expect to put too many fish in the boat but Hayden was determined to get us something. He was very personable and knew what he was doing.
Hayden was fantastic! Started off catching fresh bait and went straight to the first hole where we caught a 4 foot bull shark and a little shark, a white fish and a sting ray. We had ahold of what felt like a school bus which broke the line. Then went to a few other holes. We were here in the off season so didn’t expect to put too many fish in the boat but Hayden was determined to get us something. He was very personable and knew what he was doing.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Weather Wasnt great but the captain was
4hr Harbor/Jetties Redfish/Shark AM on November 30, 2024
As luck would have it the temp dropped about 20 degrees the night we arrived. The fish didn't care for this at all, but Chris worked hard and put us on a variety of fish. Drum, trout. flounder and a few other species. My daughter and I decided to book another day and try fishing offshore for seabass and vermillion snapper. That was when the action turned red hot. It was non-stop all day until we waved the white flag and couldn't reel in any more fish. We limited out on vermillion as well as had a good catch of seabass and triggerfish also. My daughter caught her first amberjack which is quite a thrill. She found out quick why they are nick named wreck donkeys LOL. I highly recommend this outfit for inshore and off. I've chartered with a lot of captains through my years and Chris is top notch. We will be fishing with him again soon. The red snapper bite was on fire too even though it’s closed and they all went back. Still a great fight.
As luck would have it the temp dropped about 20 degrees the night we arrived. The fish didn't care for this at all, but Chris worked hard and put us on a variety of fish. Drum, trout. flounder and a few other species. My daughter and I decided to book another day and try fishing offshore for seabass and vermillion snapper. That was when the action turned red hot. It was non-stop all day until we waved the white flag and couldn't reel in any more fish. We limited out on vermillion as well as...
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