Bay Runner Sportfishing 

4.8/5 (22 reviews)
 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, United States

Bay Runner Sportfishing 

Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
24 ft
4
4.8/5 (22 reviews)

Owned and operated by Captain Miles Altman since 1972!

Fishing around here will often see you targeting Blacktip Shark, Black Drum, Kingfish, Jack Crevalle, Speckled Trout, Bonnethead Shark, Flounder, Tarpon, Bluefish, Bull Shark, Redfish, Cobia, and more, depending on the season. For these species, you're likely to spin using light tackle. You get to keep some of the catch, ask the captain for details.

You'll be fishing aboard a 24' Bay boat with a capacity for 4 passengers. Your captain will provide rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself. Kids are welcome aboard!

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for a good time! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

It's always wise to bring snacks, bottled water, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Bay Runner Sportfishing is just a click away.

Owned and operated by Captain Miles Altman since 1972!

Fishing around here will often see you targeting Blacktip Shark, Black Drum, Kingfish, Jack Crevalle, Speckled Trout, Bonnethead Shark, Flounder, Tarpon, Bluefish, Bull Shark, Redfish, Cobia, and more, depending on the season. For these species, you're likely to spin using light tackle. You get to keep some of the catch, ask the captain for details.

You'll be fishing aboard a 24' Bay boat with a capacity for 4 passengers. Your captain will provide rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself. Kids are welcome aboard!

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for a good time! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

It's always wise to bring snacks, bottled water, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Bay Runner Sportfishing is just a click away.

Miles Offshore
Charter Operator
Miles Offshore
54 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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3 Hour Trip – Shark
Non-refundable
3 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 1
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bonnethead)
Shark (Bull)
US $525
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
+1
US $635
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half day
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Tarpon
+8
US $635
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.8
22 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (23)

All reviews (22)

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Dave Becker
Dave Becker
Repeat angler
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Big Fish Big day
4 Hour Trip on October 7, 20252 adults

One of the best trips we have ever booked. I will book year after year. Could not be happier with the captain, booking process. Best money I have ever spent

Reported catch:
Redfish
Gerald Meis
Gerald Meis
Repeat angler
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
4.7
Verified
March fishing trip
Half day on March 16, 20263 adults

Miles Offshore
Response from Charter operator

thanks for fishing with us!

Camron Miller
Camron Miller
Repeat angler
us
Utah, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Slabs of Red Fish
Half day on November 22, 20252 adults

Great Trip, Great Fish, Great Company

Miles Offshore
Response from Charter operator

Thanks for fishing with us?

Kevin Oak
Kevin Oak
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2022
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Trip
Half day on August 21, 20253 adults

John did an AWESOME job

Miles Offshore
Response from Charter operator

thanks for fishing with us!

Chris Knapper
Chris Knapper
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Bay Runner
4 Hour Trip on June 18, 20244 adults

We had a great day out with Captain Caleb. Great young man who clearly loves what he does. Super knowledgeable about the island and surrounding areas. Loved that he took the time to point out some really cool stuff while on the way in and out to fish. More importantly than anything he kept safety a priority. It was very windy and pretty large waves as we got out of the sound. He made sure to keep our crew safe during this time. We caught a lot of shark and some rays, but definitely didn’t leave disappointed.

FAQs about Bay Runner Sportfishing

Bay Runner Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $525 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Shark (3 hours)
  • US $635 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $635 per group - Half day (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Bay Runner Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Bay Runner Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We use all sorts of bait, live , dead and artificial depending on current conditions. Bait is included )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We do clean and pack any legal catches at not extra charge)
  • Fishing license (All licenses are included in the charter price)
Bay Runner Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Bay Runner Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Bay Runner Sportfishing include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your operator

Miles Offshore
Miles Offshore
Miles Offshore

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
22 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2023

Meet Captain Joseph Miles Altman, a pioneer on Hilton Head Island! From his early days as one of the original Captains to now, he has become a driving force with his fleet of top-notch fishing boats. Tight lines!

Our Team
Ryan B.

Ryan B.

Captain

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
22 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2023

Meet Captain Joseph Miles Altman, a pioneer on Hilton Head Island! From his early days as one of the original Captains to now, he has become a driving force with his fleet of top-notch fishing boats. Tight lines!

Our Team
Ryan B.

Ryan B.

Captain

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We use all sorts of bait, live , dead and artificial depending on current conditions. Bait is included
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We do clean and pack any legal catches at not extra charge
Fishing license
All licenses are included in the charter price

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
We welcome all kids over the age of 2 and and have tons of experience with novice anglers
Crew keeps catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 American Express

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

What’s biting in Hilton Head Island right now

Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bonnethead)Shark (Bonnethead)
Shark (Bull)Shark (Bull)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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