Holy City Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (6 reviews)
 Tranquil Drive, Charleston, SC 29407, United States

Holy City Fishing Charters 

Charleston, SC, United States
23 ft
6
5.0/5 (6 reviews)

Holy City Fishing Charters is your answer to inshore fishing in and around Charleston, South Carolina. Join Captain John Fuss for a trip to remember and good quality fish to catch. Captain John has been fishing his whole life in the freshwaters and the salfwaters, and is familiar with all kinds of techniques. He is a patient teacher who loves having kids and families aboard!

You and your crew will fish aboard a 21-foot Sea Pro angler boat originally built in 2003, with a capacity for 5 guests. It is powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine that gives it good speed and stability on the water. The vessel is equipped with the necessary safety gear and features a GPS, a fishfinder,  a livewell for the bait, and a t-top for shade.

Captain John can take you fishing the inshore waters and the Stono, Cooper, Ashley, and Wando Rivers for a variety of species. You can target Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Ladyfish, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Jack Crevalle, Hammerhead and Blacktip Sharks, and many more species that can be found in these abundant waters.

Holy City Fishing Charters will provide you with the fishing gear including rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and a fishing license. You will keep the fish you intend to cook for dinner, and will release the rest as Captain John practices catch and release in order to preserve the local fisheries for future generations.

Holy City Fishing Charters is your answer to inshore fishing in and around Charleston, South Carolina. Join Captain John Fuss for a trip to remember and good quality fish to catch. Captain John has been fishing his whole life in the freshwaters and the salfwaters, and is familiar with all kinds of techniques. He is a patient teacher who loves having kids and families aboard!

You and your crew will fish aboard a 21-foot Sea Pro angler boat originally built in 2003, with a capacity for 5 guests. It is powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine that gives it good speed and stability on the water. The vessel is equipped with the necessary safety gear and features a GPS, a fishfinder,  a livewell for the bait, and a t-top for shade.

Captain John can take you fishing the inshore waters and the Stono, Cooper, Ashley, and Wando Rivers for a variety of species. You can target Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Ladyfish, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Jack Crevalle, Hammerhead and Blacktip Sharks, and many more species that can be found in these abundant waters.

Holy City Fishing Charters will provide you with the fishing gear including rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and a fishing license. You will keep the fish you intend to cook for dinner, and will release the rest as Captain John practices catch and release in order to preserve the local fisheries for future generations.

John Fuss
Captain
John Fuss

Trip availability and prices

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3 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Shark (Hammerhead)
Flounder
+2
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Shallow Waters
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:15 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Flounder
+1
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:15 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Black Drum
Redfish
Ladyfish
Spanish Mackerel
+3
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
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5.0
6 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Keith N
Keith N
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Holy City
3 Hour Trip on September 22, 20252 adults

Had an excellent 3 hr inshore trip. Capt John is quite personable and friendly and it was notable that he was familiar with these waters. We had an excellent time and would definitely book again. He exceeded our expectations and can highly recommend his guidance.

Jason Gilmore
Jason Gilmore
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Awesome fishing trip
3 Hour Trip on August 5, 20252 adults1 child

Took our 6 year old out with John and Sage. Not only did he catch his first fish, he caught enough to feed a family of 9 dinner. John was so patient and good with him and definitely knew some great spots.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Sheepshead
Megan Warren
Megan Warren
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain John is such a vibe!
4 Hour Trip – Shallow Waters on January 17, 20266 adults

Our crew had such a good time. Everyone caught a keeper red and a couple of trout. Also learned some new fishing tips. Very professional and great energy. We can’t wait to go again!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Ruston Eads
Ruston Eads
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2025
The captain canceled
July 27, 2025
Trip was supposed to happen on July 27, 2025

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

Donna Johnson
Donna Johnson
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2025
The captain canceled
June 28, 2025
Trip was supposed to happen on June 28, 2025

The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

FAQs about Holy City Fishing Charters

Holy City Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Shallow Waters (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Holy City Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Holy City Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Fishing license
Holy City Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Stono, Cooper, Ashley, And Wando Rivers)
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Holy City Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Spinning
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Holy City Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

John Fuss
John Fuss
John Fuss

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

4 Fishing Reports
6 Customer reviews
Typical response within 8 hours
Member since March 2017

Captain John and his dog Lorna are on the water year round, searching for the Low Country's finest fishing spots. John had spent his early childhood living in the Philippines where he fished with his father. He then moved to the US, where he fished the lakes of northern North Carolina for Catfish, Bass, and Crappie, before settling in Charleston where he is able to fish for a wide variety of shallow water species.

4 Fishing Reports
6 Customer reviews
Typical response within 8 hours
Member since March 2017

Captain John and his dog Lorna are on the water year round, searching for the Low Country's finest fishing spots. John had spent his early childhood living in the Philippines where he fished with his father. He then moved to the US, where he fished the lakes of northern North Carolina for Catfish, Bass, and Crappie, before settling in Charleston where he is able to fish for a wide variety of shallow water species.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Redfish
Redfish

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Other
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2003
Boat manufacturer
Sea Pro
Boat type
Other
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Stono, Cooper, Ashley, And Wando Rivers
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Fishing license

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Charleston to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Enough For A Family Dinner
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

What’s biting in Charleston right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
SheepsheadSheepshead
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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