Paddles and Poles Kayak Fishing 

4.9/5 (5 reviews)
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 2 Spanish Wells Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, United States

Paddles and Poles Kayak Fishing 

4.9/5 (5 reviews)
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2 Spanish Wells Road
Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
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Fresh salty air, warm sunshine, eye-level with the spartina marsh grass, and your fishing rod rigged and ready to cast. Mother Nature lures you out and invites you to immerse your soul in the beauty of the Lowcountry and leave the burdens of daily life onshore for a while.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced angler, it is the picture-perfect way to experience our unique tidal waters.
Our mission is to give you the opportunity to share in these memorable experiences. So stop wishing. Let’s go fishing!!

Private guided inshore fishing experience from the advantage of a pedal drive kayak with Capt. Joe Cefus and first mate, Chevy.

Species like Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Bonnethead Shark, Blacktip Shark, Sheepshead, and more inhabit these waters, depending on conditions. During the trip, you might be spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Joe Cefus offers fly fishing on grass flats at high tides.

Your trip begins aboard a 10’ Old Town Sportsman Kayak with a capacity for 1 passenger. There are two available.  They have all the essentials.
You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself.

You need to purchase a local saltwater fishing license before the trip.

Don’t hesitate, book your trip now!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photo by reviewers (1)

Great experience

Angler rating

5
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

50%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

60%

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
Showing: 5 of 5 reviews
Jason W.
Jason W.
5.0/5

Apr 30, 2025

Half day trip

April fishing trip

VERIFIED

 

Captain replied
 Jason W. recommends Paddles and Poles Kayak Fishing
 Jason W. recommends Paddles and Poles Kayak Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 30, 2025
Thank you, Jason! We hope your day was great and we'll see you again soon hopefully!

Scott M.
Scott M.
5.0/5

Sep 25, 2024

Half day trip

Kayak Fishing

VERIFIED

Joe and Chevy were great hosts. Steering the kayak was easy to learn and a great way to fish with a little bit of solitude. Joe was right there with help, tips, and bait when you needed and or wanted it. We had a good bite and caught redfish, bluefish and flounder on our trip. This was just a great experience and you could fish some areas that were not accessible by boat. What a great way to spend a morning!

Joe and Chevy were great hosts. Steering the kayak was easy to learn and a great way to fish with a little bit of solitude. ...  

 Scott M. recommends Paddles and Poles Kayak Fishing
 Scott M. recommends Paddles and Poles Kayak Fishing

Heidi W.
Heidi W.
4.7/5

Jul 9, 2024

Sunset Fishing Trip

Great experience

VERIFIED

My son had a great experience with Joe. The kayaks were decked out, safe and easy to use. Joe provided the poles and bait and drinks, too. My son said that Joe was very knowledgeable of the local fish and waters. Current was a bit strong the day they fished so that was a challenge.

My son had a great experience with Joe. The kayaks were decked out, safe and easy to use. Joe provided the poles and bait and...  

Review media 0
 Heidi W. recommends Paddles and Poles Kayak Fishing
 Heidi W. recommends Paddles and Poles Kayak Fishing

Kevin H.
Kevin H.
5.0/5

Mar 28, 2024

3 Hour Trip – Standard Tour

Redfish on the fly!

VERIFIED

Joe really knows his stuff. He got me on the fish even when conditions weren’t perfect.

Joe really knows his stuff. He got me on the fish even when conditions weren’t perfect.  

Captain replied
 Kevin H. recommends Paddles and Poles Kayak Fishing
1 person finds this review helpful
 Kevin H. recommends Paddles and Poles Kayak Fishing
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 30, 2024
Kevin, thank you so much! It was truly my pleasure. That was an exciting trip and I'm honored you chose us for it. You've got great skills and I wish you well on your big Utah trip. Hit us up when you're back this way! Paddles and Poles

Tory M.
Tory M.
5.0/5

Jul 30, 2024

3 Hour Trip – Standard Tour

Great Experience with Genuinely Nice Guides!

VERIFIED

Very nice and knowledgeable; would recommend them for kayak fishing!

Very nice and knowledgeable; would recommend them for kayak fishing!  

 Tory M. recommends Paddles and Poles Kayak Fishing
 Tory M. recommends Paddles and Poles Kayak Fishing

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
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October 2025
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Number of days
1
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Sunset Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
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US $250 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
3 Hour Trip – Standard Tour
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
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US $350 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
Half day trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 2 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photo by reviewers (1)

Great experience

Angler rating

5
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

50%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

60%

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
Showing: 5 of 5 reviews
Jason W.
Jason W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED

Half day trip on April 30, 2025

 

 Jason W. recommends Paddles and Poles Kayak Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 30, 2025
Thank you, Jason! We hope your day was great and we'll see you again soon hopefully!

Scott M.
Scott M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Kayak Fishing

VERIFIED

Half day trip on September 25, 2024

Joe and Chevy were great hosts. Steering the kayak was easy to learn and a great way to fish with a little bit of solitude. Joe was right there with help, tips, and bait when you needed and or wanted it. We had a good bite and caught redfish, bluefish and flounder on our trip. This was just a great experience and you could fish some areas that were not accessible by boat. What a great way to spend a morning!

Joe and Chevy were great hosts. Steering the kayak was easy to learn and a great way to fish with a little bit of solitude. Joe was right there with help, tips, and bait when you needed and or wanted it. We had a good bite and caught redfish, bluefish and flounder on our trip. This was just a great experience and you could fish some areas that were not accessible by boat. What a great way to spend a morning!  

 Scott M. recommends Paddles and Poles Kayak Fishing

Heidi W.
Heidi W.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED

Sunset Fishing Trip on July 9, 2024

My son had a great experience with Joe. The kayaks were decked out, safe and easy to use. Joe provided the poles and bait and drinks, too. My son said that Joe was very knowledgeable of the local fish and waters. Current was a bit strong the day they fished so that was a challenge.

My son had a great experience with Joe. The kayaks were decked out, safe and easy to use. Joe provided the poles and bait and drinks, too. My son said that Joe was very knowledgeable of the local fish and waters. Current was a bit strong the day they fished so that was a challenge.  

Review media 0
 Heidi W. recommends Paddles and Poles Kayak Fishing

Kevin H.
Kevin H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Redfish on the fly!

VERIFIED

3 Hour Trip – Standard Tour on March 28, 2024

Joe really knows his stuff. He got me on the fish even when conditions weren’t perfect.

Joe really knows his stuff. He got me on the fish even when conditions weren’t perfect.  

 Kevin H. recommends Paddles and Poles Kayak Fishing
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 30, 2024
Kevin, thank you so much! It was truly my pleasure. That was an exciting trip and I'm honored you chose us for it. You've got great skills and I wish you well on your big Utah trip. Hit us up when you're back this way! Paddles and Poles

Tory M.
Tory M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Experience with Genuinely Nice Guides!

VERIFIED

3 Hour Trip – Standard Tour on July 30, 2024

Very nice and knowledgeable; would recommend them for kayak fishing!

Very nice and knowledgeable; would recommend them for kayak fishing!  

 Tory M. recommends Paddles and Poles Kayak Fishing

FAQs about Paddles and Poles Kayak Fishing

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Unpowered boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
10 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Old Town
Boat type
Kayak

Engine model
Paddle
Powered by
1 x 1HP
Max cruising speed
1 knots
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