Top Shot Sport Fishing Hilton Head 

4.8/5 (369 reviews)
 Simmons Road 18, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, United States

Top Shot Sport Fishing Hilton Head 

4.8/5 (369)
 Angler's Choice
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Simmons Road 18
Hilton Head Island, SC, United States

Top Shot Sport Fishing is located in Hilton Head, SC, and specializes in nearshore and offshore adventures. Going out with Captain Jay Prescott and his crew of mates, you’ll have everything you need to catch the incredible array of fish that call these waters home. These guys are experts at teaching beginners, and they can locate the biggest fish for pros, so you’re all welcome aboard.

Capt. Jay has been a Hilton Head Island resident for over 30 years and knows all there is to know about these waters. He’s a patient and knowledgeable man who loves to take out families and teach them about the local fisheries and the importance of preserving them for future generations. Come aboard and learn more than just fishing!

You’ll fish aboard an established charter boat – a 31’ Morgan offshore sportfishing vessel. This spacious and comfortable boat will get you to the productive grounds safely using a GPS and a fishfinder, and comes equipped with all the safety and electronics needed. Up to 6 guests are welcome aboard to make yourselves at home, taking advantage of the amenities, including a toilet.

Choose between the nearshore and offshore waters off the southern tip of Hilton Head Island, and into the rich waters around Daufuskie and Tybee Islands. On your way to the fishing grounds, you’ll get to see some dolphins that call these waters home, as you discover the beauty of South Carolina’s waters.

Depending on when you come, you’ll have a vast array of fish to target. Between November and April, you’ll mostly be bottom fishing for Seabass, Triggerfish, Grouper, and Snapper. During the summer months, you’ll have the option of trolling for King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and other species. Alternatively, you can target a variety of tasty bottom dwellers on what promises to be a thrilling day out.

Bring some drinks and snacks aboard, and settle in for an incredible day out with Top Shot Sport Fishing. Please remember – no Bananas onboard!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 369 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (465)

10/10 fishing experience!
10/10 fishing experience!
10/10 fishing experience!
+462

Angler rating

322
35
3
5
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

88%

Showing 1 - 5 of 369 reviews
Showing: 5 of 369 reviews
Steven Thomas
Steven Thomas
5.0
Verified
Awesome Trip!!!!
5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 8, 20252 adults4 children
Captain J was awesome! I've been on a ton of fishing trips and he was by far my favorite captain. It was my wife, 3 sons, daughter and I. My crew wanted to go shark fishing and he put us on a ton of sharks. We must have caught 30 sharks. Captain J was very experienced and did a great job managing and talking with the kids. He even took the time to teach my daughter how to properly cast a spinning rod. We also love hearing the history of the island, and he was very knowledgeable and shared great stories. Overall it was a 10 on all scales. Thanks again Captain Jay! The Thomas Family
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Mark Levesque
Mark Levesque
4.7
Verified
Good family time
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 24, 20256 adults
6 of us on the boat with a wide range of experience, from seasoned anglers to first timers. Jay is affable and Lucas as well, welcoming us onto the boat and making us feel at home. Lucas loaded up the livewell on the first cast of the net with menhaden. Started off by trolling with planers. Caught some Spanish mackerel. Everyone got to reel in at least one. Would have been more fun/sporting with lighter tackle. Next we dropped anchor to catch some sharks. Everyone again got in on the action. All in all a nice time. Next time I would book for longer so we could target more interesting species.
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Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
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Carson Hebior
Carson Hebior
5.0
Verified
New
10/10 fishing experience!
Half Day Trip (AM) on November 28, 20255 adults
Went out with Jay and Lucas for the AM fishing trip and had a great time. Weather conditions werent the best but they made the best out of it and we ended up cathcing a good amount of trount for the trip. Would definitely recommend booking with them as they are well experienced! Looking forward to booking with them again.
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Response from Captain
November 29, 2025
Thanks again Carson. we enjoyed the day. The weather gods were not kind to us for sure. Enjoy the weekend! Capt Jay
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Erica Graeter
Erica Graeter
5.0
Verified
Awesome experience!
Shark Trip (PM) on July 21, 20252 adults2 children
What a fun trip we had. Captain was in touch prior to the trip with helpful info. Easy to find and boat left right on time. Shaded and nice seating. Saw a dolphin as we loaded. Captain and Lucas were both very friendly, shared their expertise with my two boys (age 9 & 12). We caught five sharks and they involved us inexperienced fishing family as much as possible. Kids LOVED it. Pictures taken and nice ride back to the dock. Appreciated how smooth and easy it all was for us all.
Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
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Joey Polonsky
Joey Polonsky
5.0
Verified
Great all around
5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 30, 20253 adults3 children
Captain Jay and Lucas were wonderful. Super friendly and knowledgeable. They worked very well together and put us all over fish. We had 3 adults and 3 kids and the experience was great for all of us. We caught upwards of 40 fish and even a shark, and Lucas filleted the fish on our way in, gave us a recommendation where we could get the best blackening seasoning on island and told us the best way to prepare the mackerel. 10 / 10 experience.
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Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
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Trip availability and prices

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Shark Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 21 - Sep 30
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Shark Trip (Evening)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (1 PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip (1 PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $950 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $1,300 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Offshore Snapper Banks
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,650 
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 369 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (465)

10/10 fishing experience!
10/10 fishing experience!
10/10 fishing experience!
+462

Angler rating

322
35
3
5
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

88%

Showing 1 - 5 of 369 reviews
Showing: 5 of 369 reviews
Steven Thomas
Steven Thomas
5.0
Verified
Awesome Trip!!!!
5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 8, 20252 adults4 children
Captain J was awesome! I've been on a ton of fishing trips and he was by far my favorite captain. It was my wife, 3 sons, daughter and I. My crew wanted to go shark fishing and he put us on a ton of sharks. We must have caught 30 sharks. Captain J was very experienced and did a great job managing and talking with the kids. He even took the time to teach my daughter how to properly cast a spinning rod. We also love hearing the history of the island, and he was very knowledgeable and shared great stories. Overall it was a 10 on all scales. Thanks again Captain Jay! The Thomas Family
0
Mark Levesque
Mark Levesque
4.7
Verified
Good family time
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 24, 20256 adults
6 of us on the boat with a wide range of experience, from seasoned anglers to first timers. Jay is affable and Lucas as well, welcoming us onto the boat and making us feel at home. Lucas loaded up the livewell on the first cast of the net with menhaden. Started off by trolling with planers. Caught some Spanish mackerel. Everyone got to reel in at least one. Would have been more fun/sporting with lighter tackle. Next we dropped anchor to catch some sharks. Everyone again got in on the action. All in all a nice time. Next time I would book for longer so we could target more interesting species.
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Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
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Carson Hebior
Carson Hebior
5.0
Verified
New
10/10 fishing experience!
Half Day Trip (AM) on November 28, 20255 adults
Went out with Jay and Lucas for the AM fishing trip and had a great time. Weather conditions werent the best but they made the best out of it and we ended up cathcing a good amount of trount for the trip. Would definitely recommend booking with them as they are well experienced! Looking forward to booking with them again.
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Response from Captain
November 29, 2025
Thanks again Carson. we enjoyed the day. The weather gods were not kind to us for sure. Enjoy the weekend! Capt Jay
0
Erica Graeter
Erica Graeter
5.0
Verified
Awesome experience!
Shark Trip (PM) on July 21, 20252 adults2 children
What a fun trip we had. Captain was in touch prior to the trip with helpful info. Easy to find and boat left right on time. Shaded and nice seating. Saw a dolphin as we loaded. Captain and Lucas were both very friendly, shared their expertise with my two boys (age 9 & 12). We caught five sharks and they involved us inexperienced fishing family as much as possible. Kids LOVED it. Pictures taken and nice ride back to the dock. Appreciated how smooth and easy it all was for us all.
Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
0
Joey Polonsky
Joey Polonsky
5.0
Verified
Great all around
5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 30, 20253 adults3 children
Captain Jay and Lucas were wonderful. Super friendly and knowledgeable. They worked very well together and put us all over fish. We had 3 adults and 3 kids and the experience was great for all of us. We caught upwards of 40 fish and even a shark, and Lucas filleted the fish on our way in, gave us a recommendation where we could get the best blackening seasoning on island and told us the best way to prepare the mackerel. 10 / 10 experience.
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Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
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FAQs about Top Shot Sport Fishing Hilton Head

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1989
Restored in
2007
Boat manufacturer
Morgan
Boat type
Cuddy cabin

Engine model
Caterpillar Turbo Diesel
Powered by
1 x 420HP
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