Charleston Shark and Surf

If you want to experience shark fishing or surf fishing in Folly Beach, sullivans island, kiawah island, seabrook island, edisto beach, isle of palms or another beach around charleston then choose us we provide everything and set everything up so you just show up and fish. 

We successfull catch all types of sharks big and small and plenty of other surf fishing species.  We fish for everything to keep you busy catching something.  We use light, medium and heavy tackle and fish from the surf to really far off the beach giving you a chance at some really awesome catches. You can take home any keepable catch your allowed to, there are some laws and regulations on size, species, and limits

Trips are ran with one to two people, the guide and the mate.  We are passionate about what we do and love to do it.  The main type of fishing we do is called land based shark fishing.  It is where you fish from land for sharks using mostly big gear and baits targeting large sharks.  We use kayaks and other methods to get our baits out far off the beach where the bigger fish usually are.

Trips with Charleston Shark and Surf Fishing are kid-friendly, so get ‘em offline and onto the water! Don’t leave home without snacks, drinks, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Alcohol is only allowed on some beaches, same with smoking. We do not smoke or drink but dont care what you do to have a good time just do it responsibly. 

Because of the land based style of charter you have to purchase individual licenses because a captians license only covers a specific boat and doesnt provide coverage fishing from land. 

Please contact Capt. Cory with questions about the trip or time changes.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – mixed tackle (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 10 - Nov 15
    Price for up to 16 persons
    US $350
    Three hours of fishing with mixed tackle for surf fish and Sharks from the beach. There are some spinning rods to cast, and some small setups kayaked out. These kayaked setups target 3 to 7-foot Sharks, large Rays, and large Red Drums. The lighter tackle and smaller gear often result in good fights and good action. We will be fishing multiple types of bait for better chances at different species.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – mixed Tackle (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 10 - Nov 15
    Price for up to 16 persons
    US $400
    3 hours of fishing from the beach with mixed tackle for surf fish and Sharks. There are some spinning rods to cast, and some small setups kayaked out. These kayaked setups target 3 to 7-foot Sharks, large rays, and large Red Drums. The lighter tackle and smaller gear often result in good fights and good action. We will be fishing multiple types of bait for better chances at different species. This trip is seasonal.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Mixed Tackle (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 10 - Nov 15
    Price for up to 16 persons
    US $450
    A combination of light and heavy tackle to target surf fish and Sharks of all sizes from the beach. We will fish some casting rods for smaller fish, light tackle kayaked rods mid-range for Sharks, large Rays, and Redfish, and fish heavy tackle kayaked baits out extra far for big fish.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    4 hr AM mixed tackle
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 16 persons
    US $450
    This is a 4 hr am trip from the beach fishing for a mix of everything from small to big fish.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Mixed Tackle (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 10 - Nov 15
    Price for up to 16 persons
    US $650
    A combination of light and heavy tackle to target surf fish and Sharks of all sizes from the beach. We will fish some casting rods for smaller fish, light tackle kayaked rods mid-range for Sharks, large Rays, and Redfish and fish heavy tackle kayaked baits out extra far for big fish. This is the same as a 4-hour trip but longer which increases your chances at more and better catches.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Mixed Tackle (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 10 - Nov 15
    Price for up to 16 persons
    US $850
    A combination of light and heavy tackle to target surf fish and Sharks of all sizes from the beach. We will fish some casting rods for smaller fish, light tackle kayaked rods mid-range for Sharks, large Rays, and Redfish, and fish heavy tackle kayaked baits out extra far for big fish. This trip offers more time which allows a better chance at more and bigger fish.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Mixed Tackle (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 10 - Nov 15
    Price for up to 16 persons
    US $1,000
    A combination of light and heavy tackle to target surf fish and Sharks of all sizes from the beach. We will fish some casting rods for smaller fish, light tackle kayaked rods mid-range for Sharks, large Rays, and Redfish, and fish heavy tackle kayaked baits out extra far for big fish. This trip offers more time, allowing a better chance at more and bigger fish.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Whiting
    Whiting
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Cody P.
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Catching Quickly

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip – mixed tackle (PM) on October 9, 2024
Upon arriving at our meeting spot Corey and his first mate Trad had everything setup.  We didn’t wait long at all before...
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Darrell G.
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Best fishing trip I’ve ever been on

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip – mixed tackle (PM) on October 8, 2024
Great trip. I’ve been on about 10 charters from private charters to public charters to crabbing. This was by far my favorite....
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Stephen M.
Excellent
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Great day in spite of rough surf

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hr AM mixed tackle on October 7, 2024
Cory knew right where to go on Folly to get away from the rough surf Was great with the kids, 5 kids and myself ranging...
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Bryn M.
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Perfect for the Whole Family!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hr AM mixed tackle on October 11, 2024
We couldn’t have asked for a better time and better captain! We had two young children who he was awesome with! Went above...
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David R.
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Slow start, great finish

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – mixed tackle (PM) on July 15, 2024
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FAQs about Charleston Shark and Surf

Charleston Shark and Surf offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - 3 Hour Trip – mixed tackle (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip – mixed Tackle (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Mixed Tackle (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 4 hr AM mixed tackle (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Mixed Tackle (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Mixed Tackle (PM) (8 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Mixed Tackle (PM) (12 hours)

Trips booked with Charleston Shark and Surf include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Sometimes we may bring live bait and sometimes we may use some of our catch for fresh or live bait. But fresh high quality bait is always provided so we dont have to fish for bait. )
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (There is know charge for cleaning or filleting services)
  • First Mate (My first mates are all people that i fish with and know. They love to fish like I do and provide an extra hand when needed. Sometimes we have multiple big fish on at a time and they can coach beginners through reeling them in and handling them)

Charleston Shark and Surf offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (We may fish some of the inlets around the area, like folly, edisto or sullivans island. These areas provide shelter if it is rough surf elsewhere and can be excellent fishing at timea)
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Charleston Shark and Surf offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Charleston Shark and Surf include:
  • Black Drum
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Shark (Tiger)
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Whiting

Meet the Captain

Cory Johnston
Folly Beach, South Carolina, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
25 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2023
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Meet Cory Johnston, your enthusiastic guide to thrilling fishing adventures in beautiful Folly Beach, South Carolina. He's your go-to expert when it comes to finding the most exciting spots for catching Sharks and many other fish species right from the shoreline. Plus, he's got a special setup with kayaks to reel in those colossal fish! Get ready to embark on a one-of-a-kind, action-packed adventure with your loved ones. Let the excitement begin!

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Pompano Pompano
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark

Types of fishing

River Fishing
We may fish some of the inlets around the area, like folly, edisto or sullivans island. These areas provide shelter if it is rough surf elsewhere and can be excellent fishing at timea
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning

Amenities

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Sometimes we may bring live bait and sometimes we may use some of our catch for fresh or live bait. But fresh high quality bait is always provided so we dont have to fish for bait.
Catch cleaning & filleting
There is know charge for cleaning or filleting services
First Mate
My first mates are all people that i fish with and know. They love to fish like I do and provide an extra hand when needed. Sometimes we have multiple big fish on at a time and they can coach beginners through reeling them in and handling them

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Any one you would take to a beach is welcome to come out. Kids often have a blast exploring the sand and the water and seeing some of the creatures there
You Keep Catch
Only Whiting
Catch and Release Allowed
I prefer to catch and release most large Sharks
Catch and Release Mandatory
Some species are not keepable
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
PayPal

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Recent fishing reports

The big fish are biting
The big fish are biting
October 10, 2024
Some picks from the first week of october. Most the trips lately have been producing multiple species and big fish each trip with the red fish bite being very good and the fall sharks showing up and putting up some heavy fights. Day fishing and night fishing has been excellent
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