Sunshine Charters of Charleston 

If you’re looking for a top-tier charter experience, look no further. From the moment we stepped onboard, Captain Stephen went above and beyond to make sure our trip was dialed in and productive. The local knowledge is unmatched—he put us right on the fish without wasting a second, and the equipment is professional-grade and meticulously maintained. Not only did we land some incredible fish, but the vibe onboard was relaxed, welcoming, and a whole lot of fun - with an awesome music playlist! Everything was managed seamlessly, offering expert tips for the experienced anglers in our group while being endlessly patient and helpful with beginners. Everything from the safety briefing to catching our bait, and catching some amazing species of fish was first-class. If I could give 6 stars, I would. We’re already looking at the calendar to book our next trip!

We were honeymooning in Charleston and knew we had to squeeze in a fishing trip, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Capt. Stephen! We caught red drum, speckled trout, blue crabs, and pinfish, and had an absolute blast out on the water. Capt. Stephen is extremely knowledgeable about the area, a great captain, and a fun time to be around. Plus, he’s got a SICK playlist! We had the best time making memories on our honeymoon and will definitely be fishing with him again. Next time, we’re coming for some BIGGUNS! Thanks, Capt. Stephen, for making our trip one to remember! Highly recommend Sunshine Charters!

this was our 2nd annual birthday fishing trip for my son. we had to reschedule from our original date for gale wind and today was a beautiful day. Captain Brian brought us to different locations and ensured we left with dinner. I even caught/released a tagged red fish and Brian informed me that's a 1% chance! I followed his instructions and reported it to DNR, looking forward to the reward. Thank you Brian for your assistance and encouragement!

We had a fantastic fishing trip. The equipment was top-notch, and the captain was excellent—incredibly knowledgeable about the area and where to find the fish, and he made everyone feel confident and comfortable. It was the kind of trip where the kids were learning, laughing, and coming back with stories they couldn’t wait to tell. The whole experience was just great.

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!!

Me and my groomsmen booked this charter for my bachelorette trip trusting the previous reviews, and they were all spot on. Stephen knows his stuff. He taught the novice fishermen how to fish and everyone caught on really quick. It took a while for the fish to start biting, but when they did, they were putting up a fight. I strongly recommend booking Stephen from Sunshine Charters of Charleston!

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!

It was absolutely freezing with the cold front, but despite the cold and wind we still managed to catch a few! Was still definitely worth it. Stephen was great and had easy conversation!

Flew in from Nebraska and wanted a memory, experience and education. Exactly what I got with the fools I was with! Captain Steve has a great personality, put you on the fish, is super flexible for whether you need and all in for our shenanigans. Thanks and will see you again for sure.

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.