Captain Richard Fishing Charters 

4.8
(35 reviews)
 Ripley Point Drive 95, Charleston, SC 29407, United States

Captain Richard Fishing Charters 

Charleston, SC, United States
25 ft
14
4.8
(35 reviews)

Captain Richard Fishing Charters invites you on a unique fishing adventure in the always productive waters of Charleston, South Carolina. With a perfect climate and an abundance of fish available year round, Charleston is a must-visit fishing destination. This gorgeous port city was founded in 1670 and is defined by the most beautiful beaches and architecture you can ask for.

You will have the advantage of taking in the sights of Charleston from the water aboard Captain Richard’s 25' C Hawk saltwater fishing boat. Captain Richard’s vessel will take you to the best fishing spots using the onboard navigational equipment such as a GPS and a fishfinder. You will also have all the USCG approved safety equipment, a wireless trolling motor for the super shallow water, and a livewell for the baits.

Captain Richard Fishing Charters offers inshore and flats fishing for Trout, Redfish, Ladyfish and Flounder; nearshore fishing for Sheepshead, Spadefish, Black Seabass, and Black Drum; offshore, reef, and wrecks fishing for Amberjack, Cobia, Barracuda, and more.

You can fish the local harbors, the bays, the creeks and rivers, the jetties, and numerous shore reefs around Charleston, Kiawah, Folly Beach, and the Isle of Palms.

Captain Richard is able to accommodate families with kids, beginners, and experienced anglers. Throughout his years of fishing and working on boats, Captain Richard has always maintained great customer service. Come and experience it for yourself on the beautiful waters of Charleston.

Captain Richard Fishing Charters invites you on a unique fishing adventure in the always productive waters of Charleston, South Carolina. With a perfect climate and an abundance of fish available year round, Charleston is a must-visit fishing destination. This gorgeous port city was founded in 1670 and is defined by the most beautiful beaches and architecture you can ask for.

You will have the advantage of taking in the sights of Charleston from the water aboard Captain Richard’s 25' C Hawk saltwater fishing boat. Captain Richard’s vessel will take you to the best fishing spots using the onboard navigational equipment such as a GPS and a fishfinder. You will also have all the USCG approved safety equipment, a wireless trolling motor for the super shallow water, and a livewell for the baits.

Captain Richard Fishing Charters offers inshore and flats fishing for Trout, Redfish, Ladyfish and Flounder; nearshore fishing for Sheepshead, Spadefish, Black Seabass, and Black Drum; offshore, reef, and wrecks fishing for Amberjack, Cobia, Barracuda, and more.

You can fish the local harbors, the bays, the creeks and rivers, the jetties, and numerous shore reefs around Charleston, Kiawah, Folly Beach, and the Isle of Palms.

Captain Richard is able to accommodate families with kids, beginners, and experienced anglers. Throughout his years of fishing and working on boats, Captain Richard has always maintained great customer service. Come and experience it for yourself on the beautiful waters of Charleston.

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3 Hour Trip – Family Fishing
Non-refundable
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Redfish
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bonnethead)
+2
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 14 people
Blue crabbing adventure
Non-refundable
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Crab
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 14 people
Family Fishing Excursion
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
Non-refundable
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Black Drum
Redfish
Ladyfish
Shark (Blacktip)
+4
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 14 people
Bachelor party fishing
Non-refundable
3 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Black Drum
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bonnethead)
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 14 people
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Rating

4.8
35 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (54)

What anglers say

89%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

Reviews (35)

  • Derek Morgan
    Derek Morgan
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome

    Family Fishing Excursion on June 18, 2026 • 9 adults

    Captain Mike was awesome and the kids caught plenty of Sharks! Great Trip, we will definitely do it again

  • Adam Steffen
    Adam Steffen
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    3 Hour Trip – Family Fishing on July 28, 2026 • 7 adults • 1 child

    We had a fantastic experience. The kids got on the fish right away and had a blast.

  • Caitlin Hicks
    Caitlin Hicks
    us
    North Dakota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Richard

    Family Fishing Excursion on June 15, 2026 • 13 adults • 2 children
  • Eli Berggren
    Eli Berggren
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    May fishing trip

    Special 3 hour trip for Eli Berggren on May 24, 2026 • 8 adults
  • Derek Dyer
    Derek Dyer
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip with Captain Richard

    Family Fishing Excursion on May 23, 2023 • 12 adults

    Captain Richard provided us with an amazing experience which will be a talked about memory for a lifetime. A group of us parents took our kids on a beach trip to celebrate completing middle school. Nearly every kid caught a shark, including the siblings. We even saw a hammer head and dolphins! Captain Richard was very knowledgeable and fun. Took time to learn all our names including the kids. Was the only boat who was willing and able to accommodate our group of 12 going together. Would definitely do it again and will plan to book with Captain Richard when we return!

  • Carman Dazey
    Carman Dazey
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Morning trip

    3 Hour Trip – Family Fishing on July 17, 2025 • 14 adults

    We took our teenage kids and some team mates. Everyone had a great time. We caught a few sharks, a few stingrays and several other fish. Captain did a great job. Was a fun first experience for all of us.

  • Andrew Townsley
    Andrew Townsley
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great captain, great charter.

    Bachelor party fishing on June 25, 2025 • 9 adults

    All 9 of us had a great time, everyone caught a fish and more. Captain Richard was a good guy and accommodated our large group. we all a had great time. Would recommend!

  • Karen Brock
    Karen Brock
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Family Bonding at it’s Best!

    Family Fishing Excursion on July 30, 2025 • 2 adults

    My kids and I had a great time with Captain Mike today. We caught eel, stingrays, and lots of sharks! Wonderful experience we won’t forget. Thanks!

  • Kristin Sridhar
    Kristin Sridhar
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with captain Richards

    Family Fishing Excursion on July 3, 2023 • 8 adults • 4 children

    Fishing w CR was the highlight of our vacation on IOP! We have 7 kids between our two families, and they had the time of their lives! Captain Richards and John were super helpful (mama didn’t have to log a finger the whole time - imagine that :)), safe, and helped us catch fish! Highly recommend! Superbly clean boat btw

  • Logan Guerrero
    Logan Guerrero
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Richard

    3 Hour Trip – Family Fishing on August 16, 2025 • 10 adults

Rating

4.8
35 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (54)

What anglers say

89%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (35)

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Joseph DeLaughter
Joseph DeLaughter
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Solid trip
3 Hour Trip – Family Fishing on July 9, 20265 adults2 children

solid experience captain Mike managing weather and conditions accommodating for experience level and comfort of the whole family.

Reported catch:
Bonnethead Shark
Richard Stoughton
Response from Captain

Glad yall had a great trip with Capt Mike!

Derek Morgan
Derek Morgan
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome
Family Fishing Excursion on June 18, 20269 adults

Captain Mike was awesome and the kids caught plenty of Sharks! Great Trip, we will definitely do it again

Richard Stoughton
Response from Captain

glad y’all had a great time!

Adam Steffen
Adam Steffen
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
3 Hour Trip – Family Fishing on July 28, 20266 adults1 child

We had a fantastic experience. The kids got on the fish right away and had a blast.

Richard Stoughton
Response from Captain

Thanks for the review and glad yall had a great time with Capt Mike!

Caitlin Voigt
Caitlin Voigt
us
North Dakota, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Richard
Family Fishing Excursion on June 15, 202611 adults2 children

Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Richard Stoughton
Response from Captain

glad I got to make it on the trip had a blast with y’all‘s group 

Eli Berggren
Eli Berggren
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
May fishing trip
Special 3 hour trip for Eli Berggren on May 24, 20268 adults

Richard Stoughton
Response from Captain

Great time with a great group!

FAQs about Captain Richard Fishing Charters

Captain Richard Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,050 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Family Fishing (3 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group - Bachelor party fishing (3 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group - Blue crabbing adventure (3 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group - Family Fishing Excursion (3 hours)
When you book a trip with Captain Richard Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
Trips booked with Captain Richard Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Fishing license
  • Fly fishing equipment
Captain Richard Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Captain Richard Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Captain Richard Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spadefish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Richard Stoughton
Richard Stoughton

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

ID & license verified
35 Customer reviews
Typical response within 5 hours
Member since March 2017

Captain Richard was born and raised in Charleston and has fished from a very young age. When he was 10, he was given a small boat which allowed him to travel further out and experience the rivers of Charleston even more. Captain Richard has been guiding professionally for the past 15 years and holds a 50 Ton Masted License from the USCG. He is patient with beginners and kids, and is always ready for a challenge with experienced anglers.

Richard Stoughton
Richard Stoughton
Fully verified
35
reviews
2017
member since
~6h
response
Captain Richard was born and raised in Charleston and has fished from a very young age. When he was 10, he was given a small boat which allowed him to travel further out and experience the rivers of Charleston even more. Captain Richard has been guiding professionally for the past 15 years and holds a 50 Ton Masted License from the USCG. He is patient with beginners and kids, and is always ready for a challenge with experienced anglers.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spadefish
Spadefish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder

Real catches by this captain

  • Awesome
    Derek M.
    Derek M.
  • May fishing trip
    Eli B.
    Eli B.
  • Fishing with Richard
    Logan G.
    Logan G.
  • Family Bonding at it’s Best!
    Karen B.
    Karen B.
  • July fishing trip
    Nicolas M.
    Nicolas M.
  • Morning trip
    Carman D.
    Carman D.
  • Fishing with Richard
    Megan T.
    Megan T.
  • Great captain, great charter.
    Andrew T.
    Andrew T.
  • Great trip!
    Timothy S.
    Timothy S.
  • Awesome trip, great captain
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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
14 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2025
Boat manufacturer
C Hawk
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Popping
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Fishing license
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
You keep catch
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

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
SheepsheadSheepshead
SpadefishSpadefish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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