Short Skirts Sportfishing Charters 30' Boat 

4.9
(131 reviews)
 95 Ripley Point Drive (Ripley Light Yacht Club), Charleston, SC 29407, United States–

Short Skirts Sportfishing Charters 30' Boat 

Charleston, SC, United States
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30 ft
6
4.9
(131 reviews)

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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 10-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.

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 10-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.

Hayden Mincey
Captain
Hayden Mincey
27 years of experience
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3hr Inshore 30' Large Boat
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM)
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
+6
US $595
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4hr Harbor/Jetties 30' Large boat
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM)
Cobia
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
+9
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6hr Reef/JettyHarbor 30' Large boat
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $1,150
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 HR Reef Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Seabass (Black)
+7
US $1,650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 hr Offshore/Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Seabass (Black)
+8
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 hr Full Day Gulfstream trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
+8
US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
131 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (200)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

Reviews (131)

  • Shannon Ritzert
    Shannon Ritzert
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day on the Water!

    4hr Harbor/Jetties 30' Large boat on July 6, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    We had a really nice time on our fishing trip. The captain worked hard to find the fish, taking us to several different spots throughout the day and even extending our time on the water. We had some great luck and caught a hammerhead, a bull shark, and a few rays, which was definitely a highlight. What we appreciated most was how patient the captain was with my son, who is almost 8 and was getting a little whiny towards the end of the trip. The captain was very understanding and great with him. We really enjoyed ourselves and had a solid day out on the water!

  • Noel Vallejo
    Noel Vallejo
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Redsnapper Maxing

    10 hr Offshore/Bottom Fishing on August 13, 2026 • 6 adults

    a group of 5 of us whent out there had a blast and caught 12 good sized triggerfish and some other local fish we also hit a school of red snappers but unfortunately we didn’t keep any because they arnt in season. Still a beautiful fish and very strong they put up a great fight and are a lot of fun to catch. thanks to the tips form Captain Hayden our group was also able ro catch a beautiful shark; extremely fun experience would recommend to anyone who wants a absolute battle.

  • Scott Mikkelson
    Scott Mikkelson
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Had a blast!!

    4hr Harbor/Jetties 30' Large boat - 12:00 PM on October 19, 2026 • 6 adults

    Captain Hayden was great! He's very knowledgeable and very helpful. Fishing was a little slower due to weather, but he still got us on some fish and we had a great time. We hope to come back to the Charleston area and would love to fish with him again.

  • Tom Rolleri
    Tom Rolleri
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great Time!

    6hr Reef/JettyHarbor 30' Large boat on October 17, 2026 • 4 adults

    We had to reroute our offshore trip to inshore, due to weather, and Captain Hayden made sure we still had a great time and caught some fish. We definitely enjoyed our overall experience and will be booking with Captain Hayden again!

  • Ashley Santos
    Ashley Santos
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip!!

    3hr Inshore 30' Large Boat on June 16, 2026 • 2 adults

    My dad was in town so we went charter fishing. we had the best time!! Hayden was ao kind and patient with us. We caught toadfish, redfish, catfish and shark! We had an amazing time! Will definitely book wih Hayden next time!! Highly recommend. the boat was nice and clean and theres a restriom onboard if needed. The directions to meet up and park were clear and easy to find!

  • Robert Hellams
    Robert Hellams
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We will do it again! Captain was great!

    3hr Inshore 30' Large Boat - 4:00 PM on June 29, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 children

    Our family of five had a great time! Brad caught live bait and took us to great spots. My kids and husband were all able to reel in 2 enormous bull reds and a bonnethead shark. We didn’t want our inshore fishing trip to end. In the words of Britney, “Gimme More.” This would be fun for anyone who enjoys fishing or just being out on the water.

  • Igor Sebov
    Igor Sebov
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    super nice experience!

    4hr Harbor/Jetties 30' Large boat - 12:00 PM on October 4, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

    Booked mainly for kids, couple hours of afternoon fun time , and it was blast , cought all kinds of fish, capt Hayden did amazing job . I told him what we wanted and he delivered!

  • Kevin Purdy
    Kevin Purdy
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2020
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time fishing!

    4hr Harbor/Jetties 30' Large boat on June 13, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

    We had an awsome time fishing with Capt Hayden. The temps were soaring but Capt Hayden had the cool spot. Almost immediately we had action from the sharks and brouht in some huge redfish as well. I landed my personal best @ 32 inches. My son Matt also caught his personal best Red at 33.5 inches. Great day, Great Capt, Great boat.

  • Chris Anselmo
    Chris Anselmo
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Absolutely Fantastic!!

    6hr Reef/JettyHarbor 30' Large boat on July 1, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Hayden was an awesome Captain and fishing guide. Caught multiple large Red Drums, Rays, as well as some other nice size fish including blues and black sea bass. Just an awesome day with a great captain who was a great fisherman, but also great conversation and just a down to earth great guy.

  • Eric Focht
    Eric Focht
    Repeat angler
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Capt Hayden is great!

    4hr Harbor/Jetties 30' Large boat on May 27, 2026 • 6 adults

    We had a great experience fishing with Captain Hayden. Constantly working to make sure we get on fish and make sure everybody has a great experience. Very knowledgeable about all the different types of fishing you would like to do. We are definitely going to book with him again!

Rating

4.9
131 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (200)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (131)

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Shannon Ritzert
Shannon Ritzert
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Day on the Water!
4hr Harbor/Jetties 30' Large boat on July 6, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

We had a really nice time on our fishing trip. The captain worked hard to find the fish, taking us to several different spots throughout the day and even extending our time on the water. We had some great luck and caught a hammerhead, a bull shark, and a few rays, which was definitely a highlight. What we appreciated most was how patient the captain was with my son, who is almost 8 and was getting a little whiny towards the end of the trip. The captain was very understanding and great with him. We really enjoyed ourselves and had a solid day out on the water!

Reported catch:
Hammerhead Shark
Hayden Mincey
Response from Captain

Thank you for the review, Shannon!

Amy Williams
Amy Williams
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Exceptional experience!!
4hr Harbor/Jetties 30' Large boat on May 10, 2026 • 6 adults

We had an absolute blast on our charter fishing trip! Catching sharks was an unforgettable experience, and the entire day exceeded our expectations. Capt. Hayden and Capt. Chris were exceptional — incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely fun to be around. They made everyone feel comfortable, kept the energy high, and clearly know exactly what they’re doing out on the water. You can tell they truly love what they do. Highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for an amazing fishing adventure!

Hayden Mincey
Response from Captain

Thank you for the review, Amy! Had a great time with you and your group and hope to have y’all back in the future!

Noel Vallejo
Noel Vallejo
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Redsnapper Maxing
10 hr Offshore/Bottom Fishing on August 13, 2026 • 6 adults

a group of 5 of us whent out there had a blast and caught 12 good sized triggerfish and some other local fish we also hit a school of red snappers but unfortunately we didn’t keep any because they arnt in season. Still a beautiful fish and very strong they put up a great fight and are a lot of fun to catch. thanks to the tips form Captain Hayden our group was also able ro catch a beautiful shark; extremely fun experience would recommend to anyone who wants a absolute battle.

Reported catch:
Gray Triggerfish
Vermilion Snapper
Gag Grouper
Black Seabass
+1
Hayden Mincey
Response from Captain

Thank you for the review, Noel!

Scott Mikkelson
Scott Mikkelson
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Had a blast!!
4hr Harbor/Jetties 30' Large boat - 12:00 PM on October 19, 2026 • 6 adults

Captain Hayden was great! He's very knowledgeable and very helpful. Fishing was a little slower due to weather, but he still got us on some fish and we had a great time. We hope to come back to the Charleston area and would love to fish with him again.

Thomas Rolleri
Thomas Rolleri
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great Time!
6hr Reef/JettyHarbor 30' Large boat on October 17, 2026 • 4 adults

We had to reroute our offshore trip to inshore, due to weather, and Captain Hayden made sure we still had a great time and caught some fish. We definitely enjoyed our overall experience and will be booking with Captain Hayden again!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Black Drum

FAQs about Short Skirts Sportfishing Charters 30' Boat

Short Skirts Sportfishing Charters 30' Boat offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $595 per group - 3hr Inshore 30' Large Boat (3 hours)
  • US $595 per group - 3hr Inshore 30' Large Boat - 1:30 PM (3 hours)
  • US $595 per group - 3hr Inshore 30' Large Boat - 11:30 AM (3 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4hr Harbor/Jetties 30' Large boat (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4hr Harbor/Jetties 30' Large boat - 1:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4hr Harbor/Jetties 30' Large boat - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 6hr Reef/JettyHarbor 30' Large boat (6 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group - 8 HR Reef Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 10 hr Offshore/Bottom Fishing (10 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group - 12 hr Full Day Gulfstream trip (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Short Skirts Sportfishing Charters 30' Boat, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed private toilet.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Short Skirts Sportfishing Charters 30' Boat include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We use both live bait when available and dead. Bait is always included.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (All legal fish kept will be cleaned at no additional charge.)
  • First mate (20% tip is customary)
  • Fishing license (All licenses are included.)
Short Skirts Sportfishing Charters 30' Boat offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (50 miles for Offshore trips 15-30 mins for Inshore trips)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Short Skirts Sportfishing Charters 30' Boat offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Short Skirts Sportfishing Charters 30' Boat include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Hayden Mincey
Hayden Mincey
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
ID & license verified
142 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2022
With more than 40 years of experience, Capt. Chris and his son Capt. Hayden are prepared to show you the best of of the Charleston SC waters! Among their favorite fish to target are Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Black Sea Bass and many more!
Our Team
Garrett B.
Garrett B.
Captain
Brad B.
Brad B.
Captain
Foster B.
Foster B.
Captain
Taylor M.
Taylor M.
Captain
Hayden Mincey
Hayden Mincey
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reviews
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With more than 40 years of experience, Capt. Chris and his son Capt. Hayden are prepared to show you the best of of the Charleston SC waters! Among their favorite fish to target are Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Black Sea Bass and many more!
The crew
Garrett B.
Garrett B.
Captain
Brad B.
Brad B.
Captain
Foster B.
Foster B.
Captain
Taylor M.
Taylor M.
Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Had a blast!!
    Scott M.
    Scott M.
  • Great Time!
    Tom R.
    Tom R.
  • super nice experience!
    Igor S.
    Igor S.
  • Redsnapper Maxing
    Noel V.
    Noel V.
  • Fish On!
    Billy K.
    Billy K.
  • Sharks and Red!!!
    Simon D.
    Simon D.
  • Had a great time!
    Cecilia M.
    Cecilia M.
  • Great Day on the Water!
    Shannon R.
    Shannon R.
  • we had a great time!
    Krista P.
    Krista P.
  • great trip!
    Holly B.
    Holly B.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2015
Boat manufacturer
Salt Shaker
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed private toilet.
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We use both live bait when available and dead. Bait is always included.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
All legal fish kept will be cleaned at no additional charge.
First mate
20% tip is customary
Fishing license
All licenses are included.

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

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
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Charleston right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bonnethead)Shark (Bonnethead)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
Triggerfish (Gray)Triggerfish (Gray)

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