Sunshine Charters of Charleston 

5.0/5 (251 reviews)
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 Tranquil Drive, Charleston, SC 29407, United States

Sunshine Charters of Charleston 

Charleston, SC, United States
25 ft
6
5.0/5 (251 reviews)

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Sunshine Charters of Charleston runs angling trips out of Charleston South Carolina and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Capt. Stephen will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in bottom fishing, all to get you on that bite. This involves 4-hour trips, mainly fishing for Seabass, Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, Black Drum, Sharks, Bull Reds and Spotted Seatrout, depending on the season and conditions on the day.

Your adventure begins on board a 2025 25' Sportsman boat that can fit a maximum of 6 anglers. The boat is fitted with an ice box, and a wireless trolling motor and pin anchor.

The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day and you're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

There will be complimentary water aboard for your convenience during the trip, but feel free to bring your own drinks or snacks if you prefer.

This is a children-friendly charter, so you're welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Sunshine Charters of Charleston.
Please note we do fish when it rains. We cancel if it is unsafe.

Sunshine Charters of Charleston runs angling trips out of Charleston South Carolina and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Capt. Stephen will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in bottom fishing, all to get you on that bite. This involves 4-hour trips, mainly fishing for Seabass, Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, Black Drum, Sharks, Bull Reds and Spotted Seatrout, depending on the season and conditions on the day.

Your adventure begins on board a 2025 25' Sportsman boat that can fit a maximum of 6 anglers. The boat is fitted with an ice box, and a wireless trolling motor and pin anchor.

The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day and you're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

There will be complimentary water aboard for your convenience during the trip, but feel free to bring your own drinks or snacks if you prefer.

This is a children-friendly charter, so you're welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Sunshine Charters of Charleston.
Please note we do fish when it rains. We cancel if it is unsafe.

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Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
251 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (351)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (251)

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Showing 15 of 251 reviews
Lisa Carbol
Lisa Carbol
us
Albuquerque, NM, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
First time fishing in South Carolina
Seasonal Discounted January/Febuary on February 17, 20264 adults

This was our first trip to Charleston, SC we wanted to try a fishing trip in our short visit. We weren’t sure what to expect as it was February and the temperatures were colder then usual. Captain Steve was great! Very informative about the area and the fishing. We tried several spots but due to the weather and conditions we were not successful on carching. The views and ride in the boat were wonderful. we got to see dolphins, pelcans, bald eagl and other birds. When we come to SC afain we will for sure book with Sunshine Chartes. Thank you for the adveture!!

Response from Captain

Lisa thank you so much for your glowing review:) I definitely had a bladt with you and your awesome family and definitely look forward to our next trip !!!

Luke Kenny
Luke Kenny
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing Trip!
3 Hour Fishing Charter on May 18, 20265 adults

Had a great time on Sunshine Charters. This was my first time fishing with a few friends of varying experience levels. Capt Stephen was knowledgable and patient teaching the more novice fishermen, he also explained why we fished where/how we were. He was personable and gave us a great day of fishing. Boat was clean and bait was ready to go when we got there, we got a few fish and one giant! Captain Stephen is awesome, this will be the only fishing charter I use in Charleston going forward! Could not recommend him enough.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain

Luke thank you for your review ! you and your party were eat to work with as well and definitely looking forward to our future trip !!! tight lines my friend 💯🎣💪

Paula Eldridge
Paula Eldridge
Repeat angler
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2019
4 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Captain Stephen is great!
3 Hour Fishing Charter on June 15, 20265 adults

we had a good day trying to catch fish, but the fish didn’t cooperate! the water in the harbor was too rough, so Captain Stephen took us on the creeks and rivers to try to entice the fish. He tried multiple stops and even helped us try longer than our trip time because he REALLY wanted us to be successful! We appreciate his efforts and friendliness!

Response from Captain

Paula Thank you for your review and your effiorts adjusting it . It certainly was a tough day out there and appreciate you and your families patience and efforts to try to get those fish to feed !!! I hope i was able to pass along some of my experience for you to carry on :)

John Swartzbaugh
John Swartzbaugh
Repeat angler
France
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great outing!
Half Day Afternoon Trip on May 13, 20263 adults2 children

We (5, including 2 young boys) had a great time with Captain Stephen during afternoon 4 hour outing. He was very engaged and related well with the boys. Caught 3 nice keepers (2 reds and a black), two of which were pulled in by the boys, and a couple of rays. Some tolerable rain at the start, and a beautiful day thereafter. Captain Stephen has a new, wonderful boat, good equipment, plenty of bait, and is very knowledgeable about the area and fishing spots. Highly recommended!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Response from Captain

John thank you fir your review and your kind words!! very fun trip !!! tight lines 🎣💯

Brett Mason
Brett Mason
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
We had a good time
Half Day Trip A.M on May 26, 20266 adults

Our family of 6 all went on this guide, and we had a good time. It was a little slow, but 3 of us caught a shark. Our captain did what he could to put us on fish. He was fun and played good music while on the water. I can't say enough good things about him.

Response from Captain

Brett , you guys rocked and want to thank you also for a Great trip !! you guys were there for us with my damaged wing lol I believe you and your group contributed quite to this trip and am so grateful for sharing and leaving this review! i hope to see you and your family again ! tight lines 💯💪🎣

Trip availability and prices

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3 Hour Fishing Charter
3 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
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US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
Seasonal Discounted January/Febuary
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
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US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Seasonal discounted Jan/Feb Noon
4 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
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US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip A.M
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
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US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Afternoon Trip
4 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
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US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Full 6 hour trip
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
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US $825
Entire boat: 2 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
251 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (351)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (251)

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Showing 15 of 251 reviews
Lisa Carbol
Lisa Carbol
us
Albuquerque, NM, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
First time fishing in South Carolina
Seasonal Discounted January/Febuary on February 17, 20264 adults

This was our first trip to Charleston, SC we wanted to try a fishing trip in our short visit. We weren’t sure what to expect as it was February and the temperatures were colder then usual. Captain Steve was great! Very informative about the area and the fishing. We tried several spots but due to the weather and conditions we were not successful on carching. The views and ride in the boat were wonderful. we got to see dolphins, pelcans, bald eagl and other birds. When we come to SC afain we will for sure book with Sunshine Chartes. Thank you for the adveture!!

Response from Captain

Lisa thank you so much for your glowing review:) I definitely had a bladt with you and your awesome family and definitely look forward to our next trip !!!

Luke Kenny
Luke Kenny
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing Trip!
3 Hour Fishing Charter on May 18, 20265 adults

Had a great time on Sunshine Charters. This was my first time fishing with a few friends of varying experience levels. Capt Stephen was knowledgable and patient teaching the more novice fishermen, he also explained why we fished where/how we were. He was personable and gave us a great day of fishing. Boat was clean and bait was ready to go when we got there, we got a few fish and one giant! Captain Stephen is awesome, this will be the only fishing charter I use in Charleston going forward! Could not recommend him enough.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain

Luke thank you for your review ! you and your party were eat to work with as well and definitely looking forward to our future trip !!! tight lines my friend 💯🎣💪

Paula Eldridge
Paula Eldridge
Repeat angler
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2019
4 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Captain Stephen is great!
3 Hour Fishing Charter on June 15, 20265 adults

we had a good day trying to catch fish, but the fish didn’t cooperate! the water in the harbor was too rough, so Captain Stephen took us on the creeks and rivers to try to entice the fish. He tried multiple stops and even helped us try longer than our trip time because he REALLY wanted us to be successful! We appreciate his efforts and friendliness!

Response from Captain

Paula Thank you for your review and your effiorts adjusting it . It certainly was a tough day out there and appreciate you and your families patience and efforts to try to get those fish to feed !!! I hope i was able to pass along some of my experience for you to carry on :)

John Swartzbaugh
John Swartzbaugh
Repeat angler
France
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great outing!
Half Day Afternoon Trip on May 13, 20263 adults2 children

We (5, including 2 young boys) had a great time with Captain Stephen during afternoon 4 hour outing. He was very engaged and related well with the boys. Caught 3 nice keepers (2 reds and a black), two of which were pulled in by the boys, and a couple of rays. Some tolerable rain at the start, and a beautiful day thereafter. Captain Stephen has a new, wonderful boat, good equipment, plenty of bait, and is very knowledgeable about the area and fishing spots. Highly recommended!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Response from Captain

John thank you fir your review and your kind words!! very fun trip !!! tight lines 🎣💯

Brett Mason
Brett Mason
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
We had a good time
Half Day Trip A.M on May 26, 20266 adults

Our family of 6 all went on this guide, and we had a good time. It was a little slow, but 3 of us caught a shark. Our captain did what he could to put us on fish. He was fun and played good music while on the water. I can't say enough good things about him.

Response from Captain

Brett , you guys rocked and want to thank you also for a Great trip !! you guys were there for us with my damaged wing lol I believe you and your group contributed quite to this trip and am so grateful for sharing and leaving this review! i hope to see you and your family again ! tight lines 💯💪🎣

FAQs about Sunshine Charters of Charleston

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2025
Boat manufacturer
Sportsman
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots
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