Ace Outdoors Charleston 

5.0/5 (8 reviews)
 495 Main Road, Johns Island, SC 29455, United States

Ace Outdoors Charleston 

Johns Island, SC, United States
18 ft
2
5.0/5 (8 reviews)

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Come out with us and enjoy a day of inshore/near shore fly fishing or light tackle fishing in Charleston, SC. No matter your experience level, we will provide you with the knowledge and tools to get it done. Normally we target the red fish by using 8wt rod and reels or spin gear. We like to use fly patterns or artificial bait resembling shrimp, crabs, and small baitfish. If we are tossing bait, we use shrimp, crabs, or mud minnows. Bring your own gear if you are more comfortable with it or let us provide it for you. We bring water and will provide a small lunch for full day trips. Rates are for one person, add $50 for an extra person.

Come out with us and enjoy a day of inshore/near shore fly fishing or light tackle fishing in Charleston, SC. No matter your experience level, we will provide you with the knowledge and tools to get it done. Normally we target the red fish by using 8wt rod and reels or spin gear. We like to use fly patterns or artificial bait resembling shrimp, crabs, and small baitfish. If we are tossing bait, we use shrimp, crabs, or mud minnows. Bring your own gear if you are more comfortable with it or let us provide it for you. We bring water and will provide a small lunch for full day trips. Rates are for one person, add $50 for an extra person.

Austin Young
Captain
Austin Young
7 years of experience
responds within an hour

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4 Hour Trip – Near Shore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+7
US $670
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip – Sight Fishing
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
US $695
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip – Near Shore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+7
US $770
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip – Near Shore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
US $870
Entire boat: 2 people
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5.0
8 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Brent Fauss
Brent Fauss
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Red fish on a fly
5 Hour Trip – Sight Fishing on June 19, 20252 adults

Great captain and a great day. Thumbs up.

Stan Wallach
Stan Wallach
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Redfish
4 Hour Trip – Sight Fishing on August 5, 20242 adults

Had a great day with Austin sightfishing for redfish in the low country. He’s a great captain and guide. We’ll be back to fish with him again.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Ben Waldrop
Ben Waldrop
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
4-Hour Trip with Austin
4 Hour Trip – Sight Fishing on June 1, 20231 adult

I had a great 4 Hour Trip with Austin. Sight Casting for Redfish is the most complicated fishing I have ever attempted and Austin did a great job of patiently teaching me the techniques, and putting the boat right onto the fish. I will definitely go with him again!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Robert Kastraveckas
Robert Kastraveckas
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Five hour trip with Captain Austin on 4/27/23
5 Hour Trip – Sight Fishing on April 27, 20232 adults

An awesome trip in the marshes sight fishing for redfish!! Captain Austin was very knowledgeable about the area and extremely pleasant and accommodating. I plan to book again when I'm in the Charleston area next year.

Austin Young
Response from Captain

I am so lucky to have had the privilege to take y’all out today. It was a really good time! I really appreciate you leaving a review. Safe travels!

Jessica Ball
Jessica Ball
Member since 2023
5.0
Fishing with Austin
4 Hour Trip – Sight Fishing on February 11, 2023

Wonderful experience with Austin of Ace Outdoors from start to finish. He was such a great teacher to my young son who learned so much that day. I would highly recommend booking him ASAP!

Austin Young
Response from Captain

One of my favorite trips!

FAQs about Ace Outdoors Charleston

Ace Outdoors Charleston offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $620 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Trip – Near Shore (4 hours)
  • US $620 per group, additional US $75 per person after 1 guest - 5 Hour Trip – Sight Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $720 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 5 Hour Trip – Near Shore (5 hours)
  • US $820 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour Trip – Near Shore (6 hours)
Trips booked with Ace Outdoors Charleston include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Fishing license
  • Fly fishing equipment
Ace Outdoors Charleston offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Ace Outdoors Charleston offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Ace Outdoors Charleston include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead

Your captain

Austin Young
Austin Young
Austin Young

Johns Island, South Carolina, United States

1 Fishing Report
8 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2023

Captain Austin Young is a USCG licensed captain and the owner and primary operator of Ace Outdoors Charleston. He previously served in Afghanistan and moved around different parts of the US during his time in the Army. Day by day, he continues to develop his passion for the outdoors and is always looking forward to sharing his fishing knowledge with his guests. Capt. Austin's favorite technique is sight fishing for Reds in shallow water. He's also a fly fishing expert.

1 Fishing Report
8 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2023

Captain Austin Young is a USCG licensed captain and the owner and primary operator of Ace Outdoors Charleston. He previously served in Afghanistan and moved around different parts of the US during his time in the Army. Day by day, he continues to develop his passion for the outdoors and is always looking forward to sharing his fishing knowledge with his guests. Capt. Austin's favorite technique is sight fishing for Reds in shallow water. He's also a fly fishing expert.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead

Real catches by this captain

  • Red fish on a fly
    Brent F.
    Brent F.
  • Redfish
    Stan W.
    Stan W.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Xplor
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 50HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Fishing license
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

Child friendly
Catch and release mandatory

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

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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:

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What’s biting in Johns Island right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead

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