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Tight Line Charters

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Shrimp Boat Lane
Mount Pleasant SC, United States

Welcome to Tight Line Charters, a family friendly all inclusive fishing charter business in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. They’ve been nominated top 5 best charter in Charleston the past 2 years by the Post and Courier and hope to keep it going! They offer light and heavy tackle guided fishing trips aimed to get you on the fish of a lifetime, inshore shallow water/nearshore deep water fishing charters, harbor/eco tours, and sunset cruises as well so you can take in all Charleston has to offer.

Tight Line Charters is locally owned and operated by Captain Jesse Riddle, a USCG certified, licensed, and insured captain with an outstanding reputation. He is an avid angler in shallow and deep water and has been fishing low country waters for over 25 years and will take you to the some of most productive fishing grounds Charleston has to offer.

Tight Line Charters will provide you with all fishing gear necessary rods/reels etc including baits and fishing licenses. You’ll be using all PENN gear to tackle these fish. You’ll be targeting Redfish, Flounder, Sharks, Trout, Sheepshead, and Black Drum inshore. Nearshore you’ll be targeting Snapper, Triggerfish, Grouper, Amberjack, Cobia, Kingfish and more depending on the time of year. The weather is great for the most part year-round in the Southeast, which allows the fish to be active.

Fishing will take place aboard a brand new 23’ Sportsman Masters Platinum. These boats are locally made and equipped with the best equipment the industry has to offer. All updated Simrad electronics power pole and performance by Yamaha which gives a smooth, quiet, clean, and dry ride. It has ample dry storage and seating, fiberglass hardtop t-top for ample shade with misters to keep you cool.

Capt. Jesse has unparalleled knowledge of the area’s fisheries and species, and loves to share his knowledge with his clients. You can keep the fish as long as it’s in the legal size limit, Capt. will clean them for you.

  • Fishing License Included
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Food (Snacks)

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    8 Hour – Nearshore Reef Fishing
    In demand!
      FREE Cancelation 7 days notice
    8 hours trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    $1,000
    up to 2 persons
    + $50
    each additional person
    Take a trip to the nearshore reefs of Charleston for some great live bottom action with Captain Jesse of Tight Line Charters. Once arrived we will be targeting species such as red snapper, vermillion snapper, big black sea bass, kingfish , amber jack, grouper, and many other tasty fish to keep or catch a release. This charter includes all bait and tackle, fishing gear, fuel, fishing license, and waters all you need is appropriate clothes for the weather and a camera so jump aboard and get hooked with us!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (AM)
      FREE Cancelation 7 days notice
    6 hours trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    $600
    up to 3 persons
    + $50
    each additional person
    Take a trip with Captain Jesse to the Charleston's productive waters for Sheepshead, Shark, Bull Reds, Flounder and many other tasty fish to keep or catch a release. This charter includes all bait and tackle, fishing gear, fuel, fishing license, and waters all you need is appropriate clothes for the weather and a camera so jump aboard and get hooked with us!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (PM)
      FREE Cancelation 7 days notice
    6 hours trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    $600
    up to 3 persons
    + $50
    each additional person
    Take a trip with Captain Jesse to the Charleston's productive waters for Sheepshead, Shark, Bull Reds, Flounder and many other tasty fish to keep or catch a release. This charter includes all bait and tackle, fishing gear, fuel, fishing license, and waters all you need is appropriate clothes for the weather and a camera so jump aboard and get hooked with us!
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (AM)
      FREE Cancelation 7 days notice
    5 hours trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    $500
    up to 3 persons
    + $50
    each additional person
    Take a trip with Captain Jesse to the Charleston's productive waters for Sheepshead, Shark, Bull Reds, Flounder and many other tasty fish to keep or catch a release. This charter includes all bait and tackle, fishing gear, fuel, fishing license, and waters all you need is appropriate clothes for the weather and a camera so jump aboard and get hooked with us!
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (PM)
      FREE Cancelation 7 days notice
    5 hours trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    $500
    up to 3 persons
    + $50
    each additional person
    Take a trip with Captain Jesse to the Charleston's productive waters for Sheepshead, Shark, Bull Reds, Flounder and many other tasty fish to keep or catch a release. This charter includes all bait and tackle, fishing gear, fuel, fishing license, and waters all you need is appropriate clothes for the weather and a camera so jump aboard and get hooked with us!
  • Private trip
    Cast & Blast
      FREE Cancelation 7 days notice
    4 hours trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip available 15 May - 1 Dec
    $500
    up to 3 persons
    + $50
    each additional person
    Jump aboard a brand new 23' Sportsman Masters Platinum for a three hour private chartered fishing tour and an hour of skeet shooting in the low country back waters in search redfish with some trophy reds mixed in as well as trout, sheepshead, black drum, and many more species! This package includes everything you need from fishing to shooting with the option to bring your own if you prefer. We hope to get you out on the water with Tight Lines to show you some good times your talk about for years to come.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (AM)
    In demand!
      FREE Cancelation 7 days notice
    4 hours trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    $400
    up to 3 persons
    + $50
    each additional person
    Take a trip with Captain Jesse to the Charleston's productive waters for Sheepshead, Shark, Bull Reds, Flounder, and many other tasty fish to keep or catch a release. This charter includes all bait and tackle, fishing gear, fuel, fishing license, and waters all you need is appropriate clothes for the weather and a camera so jump aboard and get hooked with us!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (PM)
    In demand!
      FREE Cancelation 7 days notice
    4 hours trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    $400
    up to 3 persons
    + $50
    each additional person
    Take a trip with Captain Jesse to the Charleston's productive waters for Sheepshead, Shark, Bull Reds, Flounder and many other tasty fish to keep or catch a release. This charter includes all bait and tackle, fishing gear, fuel, fishing license, and waters all you need is appropriate clothes for the weather and a camera so jump aboard and get hooked with us!
  • Private trip
    Night Fishing – Bull Reds/Sharks
      FREE Cancelation 7 days notice
    3 hours trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Seasonal trip available 1 May - 1 Oct
    $400
    up to 3 persons
    + $50
    each additional person
    Come aboard our brand new 22' Sportsman Tournament Edition and join us for some insanely exciting and exhilarating NIGHT FISHING for sharks and massive dinosaur bull redfish! We will be fishing in the Charleston harbor and river mouths of the low country while enjoying the relaxing summer night breeze looking at all the city lights waiting for the big daddy to bite the bait and peel some drag! this charter is up to three ppl 50$ per head after max of 4 persons. Includes all bait, tackle, boat, gas, water!
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing
      FREE Cancelation 7 days notice
    3 hours trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip available 1 May - 1 Nov
    $350
    up to 3 persons
    + $50
    each additional person
    Be prepared to get hooked shark fishing in the Charleston harbor the Wando river and at the Charleston Jetties catching black tip shark, bull sharks, bonnet head, scolloped hammerheads, sharpnose, spinners and more. Bring your camera and be prepared to take in the natural beauty of Charleston's historic sites like Fort Sumter and the Charleston Battery all while the drag is screaming! This charter is for 3+ anglers and includes everything you need to land these strong fish! Lets go fish!
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing
      FREE Cancelation 7 days notice
    2 hours trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip available 15 May - 1 Nov
    $250
    up to 3 persons
    + $50
    each additional person
    Be prepared to get hooked shark fishing in the Charleston harbor and at the Jetties catching black tip shark, bull sharks, bonnet head, scolloped hammerheads, sharpnose, and more. Bring your camera and be prepared to take in the natural beauty of Charleston's historic sites while fishing in the harbor and inshore tidal creeks! This charter is for 3 anglers and includes bait, tackle, fishing license, and waters.
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About this listing

Targeted Species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Barracuda (Great)
Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish Redfish
Seabass (Black) Seabass (Black)
Shark (Blacktip) Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bonnethead) Shark (Bonnethead)
Sheepshead Sheepshead
Spotted Seatrout Spotted Seatrout

Boat Specs

Sportsman (Saltwater fishing) originally built in 2019. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of Fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing Techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Bowfishing
Flounder Gigging

Amenities

GPS
Life Jackets
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Ice Box
GPS
Life Jackets
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Ice Box

Trip Includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Fishing License Included

Policies

FREE Cancelation
You can cancel or reschedule your booking up to 7 days before the trip. If the captain cannot run the trip due to unsafe weather conditions, your booking can be moved to another date or canceled free of charge.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 25% deposit
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
Pay remaining balance to captain
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

About the Captain

Jesse Riddle
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
Member since November 2016
Angler's Choice
59
Reviews
20
Reports
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Tight Line Charters is locally owned and operated by Captain Jesse Riddle. Captain Jesse Riddle is USCG Certified licensed and insured and has been fishing the low country waters for 25+ years. Captain Jesse Riddle is a born and raised local; From hunting to fishing to plain out exploring new waters and fisheries, he is ready to show you what low county fishing is all about. From vacations to corporate functions, Capt. Jesse is ready to make your day on the water one to never forget. Jesse is a knowledgeable captain and is always ready to spread his knowledge! Whether its your first time out or your an avid angler Tight line Charters will make sure you get HOOKED! FISH ON!
Response time: within an hour
Response rate: 100%

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Customer Reviews

Rating Summary
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4.95
out of 5 stars from 59 reviews
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
90%
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Josef B.
Lexington Park, Maryland
 4.67
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VERIFIED   NEW  April 21, 2019
Captain Jesse was great. I took my family (who had never really fished) and he took us to several spots. we didn’t catch...
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Chris G.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
 5.00
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Half day with Captain Jesse

VERIFIED   NEW  March 27, 2019
Captain Jesse is a knowledgeable Captain of the waters and the local fish. We all felt very safe on his boat. We all wanted...
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Amanda B.
West Columbia, South Carolina
 5.00
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4 hr inshore fishing trip
VERIFIED   NEW  April 18, 2019
Had a great time fishing. Weather was nice and really enjoyed the boat ride. Captain Jesse was awesome. We can’t wait...
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Mark G.
Greer, SC
 5.00
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Shark fishing with Capt. Jesse
VERIFIED   July 29, 2018
We had a great time fishing with Capt. Jesse and Tight Line Charters. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Capt....
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Geb B.
Centreville, VA
 5.00
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