Mighty Mako Sportfishing Charters
Mighty Mako Sportfishing Charters
At Mighty Mako Sportfishing Charters, they strive to make each fishing trip and memorable and rewarding experience. The Mighty Mako has been fishing out of Palmetto Bay Marina for 30 years.
With over 25 years of guiding experience, Captain Dave has been providing island vacationers, and locals, an intimate and personal experience of the island's surrounding waters and its inhabitants. All fishing charters are customized to fit one's needs in order to provide the best possible experience while out on the water.
Captain Dave enjoys introducing young kids to the thrill of catching fish and has seen many of them grow up to be fine adults and parents, who are now fishing aboard the Mighty Mako with their own children. The cycle continues.
Captain Dave answers all questions with honesty and understanding and is eager to point out the various nature inhabitants that one encounters while out on the area waters. Not all anglers are the same, so it is important to communicate with the captain what one would like to achieve from each outing to make it the best possible experience for all. Captain Dave takes each trip seriously, while not taking himself too seriously, and keeping things coastal/casual.
The boat is a custom Carolina Sport Fisher designed with one thing in mind. Fishability! Wide beam, stable platform, and plenty of room to maneuver without bumping into one another, all while managing large fish. The boat is meticulously clean and well-maintained, while the Shimano reels and lightweight tackle are kept in pristine condition.
Palmetto Bay Marina (home to the island's original fishing fleet) is within minutes of anywhere on the island. The Mighty Mako is not trailered around to various public landings with no facilities while demanding cash as payment. The Mighty Mako has been at the same Marina for 30 years and offers all forms of payment, as well as clean restrooms, a Marina store, and amenities that one expects from a reputable fishing charter service.
At Mighty Mako Sportfishing Charters, they strive to make each fishing trip and memorable and rewarding experience. The Mighty Mako has been fishing out of Palmetto Bay Marina for 30 years.
With over 25 years of guiding experience, Captain Dave has been providing island vacationers, and locals, an intimate and personal experience of the island's surrounding waters and its inhabitants. All fishing charters are customized to fit one's needs in order to provide the best possible experience while out on the water.
Captain Dave enjoys introducing young kids to the thrill of catching fish and has seen many of them grow up to be fine adults and parents, who are now fishing aboard the Mighty Mako with their own children. The cycle continues.
Captain Dave answers all questions with honesty and understanding and is eager to point out the various nature inhabitants that one encounters while out on the area waters. Not all anglers are the same, so it is important to communicate with the captain what one would like to achieve from each outing to make it the best possible experience for all. Captain Dave takes each trip seriously, while not taking himself too seriously, and keeping things coastal/casual.
The boat is a custom Carolina Sport Fisher designed with one thing in mind. Fishability! Wide beam, stable platform, and plenty of room to maneuver without bumping into one another, all while managing large fish. The boat is meticulously clean and well-maintained, while the Shimano reels and lightweight tackle are kept in pristine condition.
Palmetto Bay Marina (home to the island's original fishing fleet) is within minutes of anywhere on the island. The Mighty Mako is not trailered around to various public landings with no facilities while demanding cash as payment. The Mighty Mako has been at the same Marina for 30 years and offers all forms of payment, as well as clean restrooms, a Marina store, and amenities that one expects from a reputable fishing charter service.
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Lynn YarbroughRepeat angler•
Maryland, US•Member since 20253 trips5.0VerifiedGreat experience on the water!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fish (PM) on June 21, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 childrenDave was awesome! we caught some sharks, and had a great experience on the water despite hitting some slow spots. me and the kids learned some things along the way as well! Dave was very knowledgeable and was good with teaching the kids! would recommend!
Cody Atkins•South Carolina, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat trip!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (AM) on June 15, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childWe had a great time. Fish were caught, and fun was had. My son caught the biggest fish of his life. Capt Dave did great with my 10yr old son, and kept him entertained.
Jamie HaskettRepeat angler•Indiana, US•Member since 20195 trips5.0VerifiedGreat Captain!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (PM) on October 16, 2025 • 5 adultsCaptain Dave did a great job of trying to put is on fish. He was super engaging and one of the best Captains I’ve fished with. I had my 15 y/o with me and Dave made it great keeping him busy catching smaller fish for bait on the side.
Ashley MRepeat angler•Georgia, US•Member since 20214 trips5.0VerifiedFishing with David
4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fish (PM) on July 7, 2026 • 5 adults
Keith Morrison•Georgia, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedJune fishing trip
3 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (PM) on June 19, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children- Kenny Woods•South Carolina, USMember since 20255.0Verified
Dave put us right on the fish!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (AM) on November 21, 2025 • 3 adultsWe caught a lot of fish and Dave made it fun. Great guide with a nice boat.
Sid Sukloff•Georgia, USMember since 20255.0VerifiedFishing with David
3 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (PM) on October 17, 2025 • 2 adults
Deanna FosterRepeat angler•Indiana, US•Member since 20242 trips5.0VerifiedCaptain Dave is the best!!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (PM) on July 3, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 childI cannot say enough about how amazing Cpt. Dave is! We had such a wonderful experience with him! He was personable, knowledgeable, friendly, and just everything you would want in a fishing boat captain! He was great with our kids and our golden retriever! The experience and the memories we made are priceless, and we couldn’t be more grateful to Cpt. Dave for that!! When we come back to visit the area, there is no doubt in my mind that we will book a trip with him…and recommend him to anyone visiting the island! Marlin says thanks, too 🐾
Amber Smith•Florida, USMember since 20255.0VerifiedCaptain David made this fishing experience awesome
3 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (PM) on August 2, 2025 • 5 adults • 3 childrenCaptain tailored the fishing excursion to our kids and coached and guided them to be able to catch 5 sharks, and 7 croakers. The kids had such a great time and my son is now calling himself the Shark Slayer. There was also a super friendly and fun dolphin at the dock and it followed us out for awhile. We would definitely fish with Captain David again; he has been doing this for 30 years and knows the spots to go to make a great time for the group. Highly recommend!
Lauren BrimhallRepeat angler•New Jersey, US•Member since 20222 trips5.0VerifiedThe whole family enjoyed!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (PM) on July 6, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 childrenRight off the bat David was wonderful and very patient with my 10-year-old son who asked a lot of questions. He made us feel comfortable and set up the back lines to try to catch us something big. My hubby wrestled in a giant sting ray which the kids pet in the water and released. We also caught and released several hammer heads and sand sharks. Really fun day on the water!
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3 of us went out and we each caught a shark! I caught a 150lb bull shark and it was a great fight! thanks again Capt David! we went out at 0730 and caught some bait fish with the cast net, Capt David through it out twice and caught plenty of bait for the whole trip. We got to see plenty of wildlife, dolphins, birds. My father enjoyed watching the shrimp boats. I would highly reccomend going out with Captain David, we will be joining him again next year! The boat is very nice and clean Captain Dave did great with helping us with everything. He made it really easy and enjoyable.
We had an amazing time with Mr.David. From the moment we stepped on the boat ,he made us feel like we had known him forever. He was welcoming easy to talk to, and made the entire experience wonderful. He took time with our 5 year old son and answered all the questions he had. You can tell he truly enjoys what he does and cares about making sure everyone has a great time. We will definitely be booking with Mr.David again!
Dave was awesome! we caught some sharks, and had a great experience on the water despite hitting some slow spots. me and the kids learned some things along the way as well! Dave was very knowledgeable and was good with teaching the kids! would recommend!
My family and I had a great time! We had some fun conversations with the captain and time just flew by! We also saw a large amount f dolphins in the area, which was also incredible
We had a great time. Fish were caught, and fun was had. My son caught the biggest fish of his life. Capt Dave did great with my 10yr old son, and kept him entertained.
FAQs about Mighty Mako Sportfishing Charters
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (PM) (3 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fish (PM) (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano spin and conventional)
- Live bait (Depends on season)
- Lures (Sight casting depending on targeted.species )
- Fishing license
- Inshore fishing (Intercostal waterways and backwater marshes)
- Nearshore fishing (1-5 miles out in wind and swell protected waters )
- Light tackle
- Spinning
- Flounder gigging
- Cobia
- Jack Crevalle
- Redfish
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
Your captain
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
Captain Dave Fleming has 30 years of guiding experience and has called the island his home for the past 40 years. Thousands of anglers have enjoyed his southern charm and fishing prowess. During this period, he has seen many kids develop into fine adults and exceptional anglers. The cycle continues for many of them who are now parents themselves and are introducing their young children to the experiences they had as kids fishing aboard the Mighty Mako. Very cool indeed. And while Captain Dave is serious about each and every trip, he tries to never take himself too seriously. A professional with a friendly, laid-back style, Captain Dave ensures your comfort, safety, and of course, great fishing when you come aboard the Mighty Mako! Captain Dave holds no state or world records, nor does he have any sponsors or endorsements from any boat manufacturers or fishing companies. However, his resume does include thousands of satisfied and appreciative vacationing anglers.
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How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
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