Palmetto Tide Charters 

4.9
(69 reviews)
 80 5th Avenue, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464, United States–

Palmetto Tide Charters 

Mount Pleasant, SC, United States
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18 ft
6
4.9
(69 reviews)

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Here at Palmetto Tide Charters, you will be guided around the Charleston Harbor by a Charleston native, Captain Joseph Christy. Whether you have been fishing for many years or never picked up a rod and reel in your life, Captain Joseph will share his years of fishing and local knowledge with you!

Depending on tides, weather, and customer preferences, Captain Joseph will have your rods bent on anything from 7-foot bull sharks to sub-50-inch Bull Redfish to tasty Trout to filet up and throw in the fryer.

Palmetto Tide Charters welcomes kids aboard, so get 'em offline and onto the water! Captain Joseph has had much experience with helping kids of all ages reel in fish! 'Fishing is a lost art in today's generation due to electronics. I love teaching the younger generation about fishing in hopes they will find a new hobby!'

Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures. Depending on the type of fishing live or dead bait will also be provided for the trip.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by Palmetto Tide Charters, just show up ready for some fishing! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's recommended to bring a hat, snacks, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock. Waters are included, free of charge.

Palmetto Tide Charters will make it easy for you to go fishing in Charleston. So, what's stopping you from booking the fishing trip of a lifetime and making memories that last forever!

Here at Palmetto Tide Charters, you will be guided around the Charleston Harbor by a Charleston native, Captain Joseph Christy. Whether you have been fishing for many years or never picked up a rod and reel in your life, Captain Joseph will share his years of fishing and local knowledge with you!

Depending on tides, weather, and customer preferences, Captain Joseph will have your rods bent on anything from 7-foot bull sharks to sub-50-inch Bull Redfish to tasty Trout to filet up and throw in the fryer.

Palmetto Tide Charters welcomes kids aboard, so get 'em offline and onto the water! Captain Joseph has had much experience with helping kids of all ages reel in fish! 'Fishing is a lost art in today's generation due to electronics. I love teaching the younger generation about fishing in hopes they will find a new hobby!'

Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures. Depending on the type of fishing live or dead bait will also be provided for the trip.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by Palmetto Tide Charters, just show up ready for some fishing! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's recommended to bring a hat, snacks, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock. Waters are included, free of charge.

Palmetto Tide Charters will make it easy for you to go fishing in Charleston. So, what's stopping you from booking the fishing trip of a lifetime and making memories that last forever!

Joseph Christy
Captain
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Shark Teeth and Fossil Hunting - AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
Shark Teeth and Fossil Hunting - PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat)
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
Shark Fishing Trip - Evening
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat)
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Bonnethead)
Shark (Bull)
Shark (Sandbar)
+1
US $350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Inshore Fishing Trip - Morning
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Seabass (Black)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
+3
US $395
Entire boat: 2 people
Inshore Fishing Trip - Afternoon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Seabass (Black)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
+3
US $395
Entire boat: 2 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
69 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (127)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

Reviews (69)

  • Amanda Robinson
    Amanda Robinson
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Planning to go again next year!

    Inshore Fishing Trip - Morning on July 1, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    My husband and I have been coming to Charleston to vacation for years. The last time we booked a fishing trip was 11 years ago with a different company and we did not enjoy it. During that unrelated trip, we stayed in the shallows and didnt catch a single fish. This trip was the exact opposite of that. The captain was very knowledgeable, kind and respectful. He engaged and conversed with my 10 year old (autistic) son. My son was thrilled to show off his knowledge of fish and had the time of his life. Unfortunately, as is sometimes the way with fishing, we didn’t catch a ton of fish but are more than satisfied with the fish we did catch. One of my son’s goals was to catch a Sea Bass and as luck would have it, a Black Sea Bass was the first one we caught. We also caught a ray, a toadfish and a Cobia. The Cobia was a surprise and the Captain was ready to dive into the water to make sure the fish was secured. Being out on the water with the Captain felt like fishing with a family friend. If there was a downside at all, it was that my 8 year old daughter was seasick for most of the time on the water, but even then the captain couldn’t have been better - as far as playing I SPY with her to keep her focusing on different objects. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip and will be returning year after year to fish with him. My son said it was one of the best days he has had, ever.

  • Tim Koles
    Tim Koles
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun morning

    Inshore Fishing Trip - Morning on June 6, 2026 • 2 adults

    A good morning on the water. Things started out slow at our first spot but we got a couple bites and landed a small ray. We had been talking with Joeseph and decided to swing by a spot to look for sharks teeth and then try for some sharks after. We spent around 20 minutes finding fossils and then headed out to the shark location. Things started out slow with a lot of bait stolen but then things picked up. We landed 3 sharks including one over 4 feet. We also hooked into large ray but it broke the line after a good fight. Overall a good time and a fun and pleasant experience

  • Tommy Duke
    Tommy Duke
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    PB ALERT!

    Inshore Fishing Trip - Morning on October 15, 2026 • 2 adults

    Booked this trip for my birthday. Got out on the water right at 7am with captain Joseph ready to go. Ended up catching not just my largest fish ever, but also 2nd and 3rd! Captain Joseph is highly knowledgeable about the area and made this an unforgettable experience. If you're looking at captains in Charleston I would highly recommend Palmetto Tide Charters

  • Brian Chang
    Brian Chang
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    FIRST TRY!

    Shark Fishing Trip - Evening on October 26, 2026 • 2 adults

    My friend and I did a two hour fishing trip and for fishing that’s an extremely short period of time, but Captain Joseph was able to find the right spot and we caught a big one for sure! Amazing experience and definitely would come back again to try out the shark fishing trip!

  • Tim Wagenseller
    Tim Wagenseller
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Good fishing, GREAT fun!

    Inshore Fishing Trip - Morning on June 8, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Joe is so much fun! Not only did he put us on some nice fish, he made the trip enjoyable! He obviously loves his job of being a Charter Captain! Initially, I chose his charter because it sounded like the perfect fit for my grown son, 2 grandchildren and myself. The way he interacted with all of us was amazing! It was well worth the price!

  • Nick Warden
    Nick Warden
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Joseph put us on some big fish!

    Inshore Fishing Trip - Morning on June 20, 2026 • 5 adults

    Great experience out on the water with Palmetto Tide Charters. Captain Joseph was very knowledgable about the area and how to fish the local waters. We loaded up on bait to start the day then started catching sharks, rays, and redfish. Everyone on the boat had a great time and we would definitely fish with Joseph again!

  • Robert Albertson
    Robert Albertson
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Sharks and stingrays!

    Shark Fishing Trip - Evening on October 19, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

     Joseph was the best very encouraging towards the kids. I made sure everyone had a great time 11 out of 10 would recommend.

  • Kristopher Overcash
    Kristopher Overcash
    Repeat angler
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great morning on the water.

    Inshore Fishing Trip - Morning on August 4, 2026 • 2 adults

    Fun morning on the water. Captain Joseph was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We hooked into fish at multple spots. My son and I caught our largest redfish (26”) as the highlight of the day. I would definitely recommend a trip with Pslmetto Tide.

  • Devon Jackson
    Devon Jackson
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing experience!

    Inshore Fishing Trip - Morning on July 16, 2026 • 3 adults

    We had such a wonderful time. Captian Joseph put us on all the honey holes. His knowledge and guidance when we hooked a fish was super helpful especially for the younger members in our party. Definitely recommend booking with captian Joseph and Palmetto Tide Charters.

  • Nick Osborne
    Nick Osborne
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent Fishing Experience

    Inshore Fishing Trip - Morning on October 8, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Christy is very knowledgeable and does a great job of putting you on fish. Two varieties of sharks and three 15 pound bull reds. Capt. Christy has a great personality and makes your day on the water a pleasant experience. I will use him again.

FAQs about Palmetto Tide Charters

Palmetto Tide Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - Shark Fishing Trip - Evening (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Shark Teeth and Fossil Hunting - AM (3 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Shark Teeth and Fossil Hunting - PM (3 hours)
  • US $395 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing Trip - Afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $395 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing Trip - Morning (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Palmetto Tide Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Palmetto Tide Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Yes!)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Yes!)
  • Drinks (Ice cold waters are included for hydration!)
  • Fishing license (All of the licenses required are covered!)
Palmetto Tide Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (We will be fishing the Wando river or the ICW)
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Palmetto Tide Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
Top targeted fish species with Palmetto Tide Charters include:
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Joseph Christy
Joseph Christy
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
1 Fishing Report
69 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2025
Capt. Joseph Christy is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Using bottom fishing, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Sharks, Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Cobia, Tarpon. The only way to learn is to join us on the water.
Joseph Christy
Joseph Christy
1
reports
69
reviews
2025
member since
~1h
response
Capt. Joseph Christy is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Using bottom fishing, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Sharks, Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Cobia, Tarpon. The only way to learn is to join us on the water.

The fish you can target

Redfish
Redfish
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Redfish
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • Adult angler holding a large red drum, also known as redfish, aboard a center-console boat on open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Brian C.
    Brian C.
    My friend and I did a two hour fishing trip and for fishing that’s an extremely short period of time, but Captain Joseph was able to find the right spot and we caught a big one for sure! Amazing experience and definitely would come back again to try out the shark fishing trip!
  • Adult angler proudly holding a shark aboard a fishing boat on open coastal water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
    Robert A.
    Robert A.
     Joseph was the best very encouraging towards the kids. I made sure everyone had a great time 11 out of 10 would recommend.
  • Adult angler proudly holds a large redfish aboard a center-console boat with a waterfront bridge in the background.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Tommy D.
    Tommy D.
    Booked this trip for my birthday. Got out on the water right at 7am with captain Joseph ready to go. Ended up catching not just my largest fish ever, but also 2nd and 3rd! Captain Joseph is highly knowledgeable about the area and made this an unforgettable experience. If you're looking at captains in Charleston I would highly recommend Palmetto Tide Charters
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large redfish over calm coastal waters from a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Nick O.
    Nick O.
    Captain Christy is very knowledgeable and does a great job of putting you on fish. Two varieties of sharks and three 15 pound bull reds. Capt. Christy has a great personality and makes your day on the water a pleasant experience. I will use him again.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Jdub C.
    Jdub C.
  • Young angler wearing a life jacket proudly holding a large red drum on a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Matthew D.
    Matthew D.
    Captain Joseph was awesome. He got us on the fish right away and kept my 2 young boys interested and involved at all times. Highly recommend!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while on a fishing trip, showcasing the beautiful waters in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Emily B.
    Emily B.
    If you are looking for an affordable great first time experience this is it. We only fished for 2 hours and we caught loads of different types of fish. Captain Joseph is knowledgeable about fishing and even some history about Charleston!
  • Young angler proudly holding a shark while fishing on a boat in open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Blacktip Shark
    Mary B.
    Mary B.
    we caught bull sharks, sea bass, lue fish, and sting ray. Joseph was so good with our 10 and 12 year old boys. I would highly recommend booking this charter if you want to learn and laugh. thanks for the great morning on the water!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing from a boat in a calm coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Kristopher O.
    Kristopher O.
    Fun morning on the water. Captain Joseph was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We hooked into fish at multple spots. My son and I caught our largest redfish (26”) as the highlight of the day. I would definitely recommend a trip with Pslmetto Tide.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a caught shark while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Blacktip Shark
    Aaron I.
    Aaron I.
    Awesome experience! Capt Joseph was on it from Pick Up to Drop Off. Great mix of knowledge, patience, and humor! Local knowledge, historical tid-bits…an all around amazing experience! Caught Bonnet Heads, Atlantic Sharp-nose, & Rays. Highly Recommend

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2010
Boat manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Yes!
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Yes!
Drinks
Ice cold waters are included for hydration!
Fishing license
All of the licenses required are covered!

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Mount Pleasant to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
There are no age restrictions on board! We have accommodations for the elderly and for toddlers!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
 Checks

What’s biting in Mount Pleasant right now

RedfishRedfish
Shark (Bonnethead)Shark (Bonnethead)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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