Captain J Hook Charters – Cross 

5.0
(124 reviews)
 Canal Landing Road, Cross, SC 29436, United States–

Captain J Hook Charters – Cross 

Cross, SC, United States
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23 ft
4
5.0
(124 reviews)

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Come aboard with Captain J Hook Fishing Charters for freshwater fishing in South Carolina. Captain Joseph Dennis will help you target some of the most sought-after species in Lake Marion, Lake Moultrie, Santee River, and Cooper River. Whether you are looking for a tasty catch or some of the hardest fighting fish known to anglers, welcome aboard for your next adventure!

Step aboard a 23' Epic powered by a 200 HP Suzuki engine. This craft is equipped with advanced fishing technology, including fishfinder, a wireless trolling motor, and a live bait well. Capt. Joseph will have all the gear you need ready and waiting on board when you arrive. The boat can accommodate up to six passengers and children are welcome.

Captain Joseph is an experienced angler whose passion has led him to master the art of catching both freshwater and saltwater species. As the host of Father And Son Outdoors TV and Chasin the wild outdoors tv on NBC and the Pursuit Channel, he shares his insights with fishermen while doing what he loves most. No matter your skill level, rest assured that Captain Joseph has the knowledge and experience to help you reel in an unforgettable catch.

While fishing these waters you can target Crappie, Bass, Striper, Bream, Catfish, and more. Capt. Joseph typically uses light tackle, relying on a variety of techniques from trolling and drift fishing to jigging and popping. He provides fishing gear by Shimano and Catch The Fever as well as tipets and lures for fly fishing (bring your own fly rod).

Captain J Hook Fishing Charters provides pickup service from locations anywhere near Lake Marion, Lake Moultrie, Santee River, and Cooper River. Just remember to bring a valid fishing license.

Come aboard today and bring home a catch to remember!

Come aboard with Captain J Hook Fishing Charters for freshwater fishing in South Carolina. Captain Joseph Dennis will help you target some of the most sought-after species in Lake Marion, Lake Moultrie, Santee River, and Cooper River. Whether you are looking for a tasty catch or some of the hardest fighting fish known to anglers, welcome aboard for your next adventure!

Step aboard a 23' Epic powered by a 200 HP Suzuki engine. This craft is equipped with advanced fishing technology, including fishfinder, a wireless trolling motor, and a live bait well. Capt. Joseph will have all the gear you need ready and waiting on board when you arrive. The boat can accommodate up to six passengers and children are welcome.

Captain Joseph is an experienced angler whose passion has led him to master the art of catching both freshwater and saltwater species. As the host of Father And Son Outdoors TV and Chasin the wild outdoors tv on NBC and the Pursuit Channel, he shares his insights with fishermen while doing what he loves most. No matter your skill level, rest assured that Captain Joseph has the knowledge and experience to help you reel in an unforgettable catch.

While fishing these waters you can target Crappie, Bass, Striper, Bream, Catfish, and more. Capt. Joseph typically uses light tackle, relying on a variety of techniques from trolling and drift fishing to jigging and popping. He provides fishing gear by Shimano and Catch The Fever as well as tipets and lures for fly fishing (bring your own fly rod).

Captain J Hook Fishing Charters provides pickup service from locations anywhere near Lake Marion, Lake Moultrie, Santee River, and Cooper River. Just remember to bring a valid fishing license.

Come aboard today and bring home a catch to remember!

Joseph Dennis
Captain
Joseph Dennis
11 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Catfish Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Catfish
US $400
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Striper and catfish combo
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Jun 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Bass (Striped)
Catfish
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
STRIPERS PLUS CATCH CLEAN COOK
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Jun 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Bass (Striped)
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (317)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

Reviews (124)

  • Ray Bolt
    Ray Bolt
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Captain Joe is AWESOME.

    Striper and catfish combo on October 16, 2026 • 3 adults

    My two buddies and I wanted to grab a fishing charter on our annual lake trip and we were put on the fish IMMEDIATELY by Captain Joe. We caught monsters all day and we even gave the rest of our bait to anotger captain because he wasnt catching anything! We were the only boat to off load fish at the landing. They cleaned the fish, MacDaddies fried them up and made us a meal and it was incredible. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS EXPERIENCE. Thanks Captain Joe! You are the man! Bill Dance approves!

  • John Mauldin
    John Mauldin
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best guided trip I have ever taken!

    Striper and catfish combo on July 20, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Our trip yesterday with Captain Joe was a blast! I took my son, dad, and father-in-law for a late Father's Day and birthday present for me. We started fishing early around 5:00 a.m. We caught 3 big catfish first thing, and had a few misses. Then we went to a few other spots. There was very little time without catching fish. We filled 120 gallon cooler full within 3 hours. We had gotten our monies worth by 9:30 a.m. Captain Joe knows his stuff and was quick to rebate and take fish off. He kept the rods in the water the whole time. He was also very patient with my 12-year-old son and allowed him to do a lot. He is very personable and a extremely knowledgeable guide. His boat and equipment is all top notch. The boat is very accommodating, clean, and roomy. Communication was awesome and he is an all-around great guy. I already plan to book him again and would highly encourage you booking a trip with Captain Joe Dennis soon!

  • Cameron Caouette
    Cameron Caouette
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Highly Recommend

    Striper and catfish combo on May 19, 2026 • 2 adults

    Absolutely awesome trip with Captain Joe! He was super knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience great for everyone, especially beginners. Even when the fish weren’t constantly biting, he worked hard to keep us on fish and made sure we had a great time the entire trip. I caught the biggest fish I’ve ever caught, and we brought in both stripers and catfish throughout the day. Captain Joe also had a great sense of humor and kept the whole trip fun from start to finish. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does and wants everyone to have an amazing experience on the water. Highly recommend this charter, we’ll definitely be booking again next year when we visit!

  • John Tuck
    John Tuck
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great trip and Great Fish

    STRIPERS PLUS CATCH CLEAN COOK on October 12, 2026 • 2 adults

    The captain said we should start earlier in the morning to catch what we wanted and he was right! We ended up catching more striped bass out of anyone else on the water in our area. Along with the stripers we managed to catch many blue catfish many large ones as well as smaller ones good for eating. Steady action and a lot of fun. The captain helped us get the trophy we wanted and the meat we wanted as well. He kept us on the fish all day and he was a great guide and instructor. We had a blast fishing all day and we woild definitely book the trip again.

  • Greg Barnes
    Greg Barnes
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Best charter and best time!

    Striper and catfish combo on October 15, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain Jo was incredible from start to finish! We had a blast catching striped bass and catfish and getting a wealth of knowledge all while having a great time! Captain Jo made me and my family feel like professionals by the time the charter ended! We hope to use his services again!

  • Dakota Mosley
    Dakota Mosley
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    The trip went above and beyond expectations!

    Striper and catfish combo on April 25, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain Joe provided us an excellence experience on the striped bass and catfish charter today! We got out there early and were reeling the stripers up in no time. After hitting the stripers hard we got on the catfish good! During the trip we spoke to other captains who were having a tough go at finding the fish which showed us Captain Joe really knew what he was doing. He was very helpful in guiding us on the proper techniques to use when setting and reeling the fish in. We filled the cooler and got back to the landing by 10am! We will be seeing Captain Joe again in the future! 100% recommend!

  • William Lewis
    William Lewis
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captian J hook is the reel deal

    Striper and catfish combo on March 19, 2026 • 3 adults

    Man, I couldn' t have asked for a better way to spend my birthday out on the water with my two boys, making memories and doing what we love most. We booked a trip with Captain J Hook down at Santee and let me tell you he put us right on the Fish from the jump. It was action Rod bit real squealing and smiles all around. We ended up catching a bunch of rockfish and brought seven solid keepers home. The boys were fired up every time one hit nothing better than seeing them light up like that that's a kind of day a dad doesn't forget Captain J Hook was the real deal. He knew the lake kept us on fish, made the whole trip, easy and fun. No stress, just good vibes good laughs,and plenty of fish stories being made in real time. All in all, just a straight up Bubba perfect birthday! Family ,Fish and a cooler with dinner in it . We will definitely be back. If you think about fishing Santee Cooper don't think twice go on and book Captain J Hook. Bubba

  • James Masse
    James Masse
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2024
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    My wife is basically famous….

    Striper and catfish combo on January 31, 2026 • 2 adults

    As a female angler, my wife gets a range of interactions from the guides or charters we take on our date weekends away from the kids. And let’s just say, her skill matches the intensity of her peronality. To question if she can cast is taking your life in your own hands. WIthin 5 minutes, Captain Joe had given her a nickname, and proceeded to make this fishing trip (that could have been cold and miserable) one that made her feel like a rockstar. HUGE fish, QUALITY set-ups, KNOWLEDGEABLE guide that made the entire experience worthy of all 5 stars. Already looking for dates to return with my son!

  • Jonathan Dukes
    Jonathan Dukes
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent Fishing Trip

    Striper and catfish combo on July 10, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain J was excellent, had great knowledge, and put us on fish all day when other captains in the area were having a difficult time. We ended up with 19 fish. We had multiple times two fish were on at the same time, and even had a time three fish were all being reeled in at the same time. Captain J was early and prepared to go at our scheduled time. I'll be back with him in October for Striper season for sure.

  • Van Martin
    Van Martin
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Best guided fishing trip we have ever had.

    Striper and catfish combo on October 26, 2026 • 4 adults

    He worked hard to get us the right places and made the trip an enjoyable experience. Knows the lake very well and we caught many cats and strippers. He is “Number One “.

FAQs about Captain J Hook Charters – Cross

Captain J Hook Charters – Cross offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Catfish Trip (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Striper and catfish combo (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - STRIPERS PLUS CATCH CLEAN COOK (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Captain J Hook Charters – Cross, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Captain J Hook Charters – Cross include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks
Captain J Hook Charters – Cross offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing
Captain J Hook Charters – Cross offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Captain J Hook Charters – Cross include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Catfish
  • Crappie
  • Perch (Silver)
  • Perch (White)
  • Sunfish

Your captain

Joseph Dennis
Joseph Dennis
Cross, South Carolina, United States
4 Fishing Reports
258 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2016
My father and grandfather were avid outdoorsmen who shared their love for the outdoors with their children. Living close to both fresh and salt water has made me a more experienced Captain. I now have my own outdoor fishing show locally and on ABC. Check us out on YouTube: Father and Son Outdoors TV. Sponsored by: Huk Gear, Berkeley Electric, McElveen GMC, Hill Tire, Home Telephone, Central Hardware, Cooper River Marin, Bells Marina and Campground, Orvins Furniture, Residential Contracting, Chris Garcia with Re-Max Reality, and D's Jewelers.
Joseph Dennis
Joseph Dennis
4
reports
258
reviews
2016
member since
~1h
response
My father and grandfather were avid outdoorsmen who shared their love for the outdoors with their children. Living close to both fresh and salt water has made me a more experienced Captain. I now have my own outdoor fishing show locally and on ABC. Check us out on YouTube: Father and Son Outdoors TV. Sponsored by: Huk Gear, Berkeley Electric, McElveen GMC, Hill Tire, Home Telephone, Central Hardware, Cooper River Marin, Bells Marina and Campground, Orvins Furniture, Residential Contracting, Chris Garcia with Re-Max Reality, and D's Jewelers.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Crappie
Crappie
Silver Perch
Silver Perch
White Perch
White Perch
Sunfish
Sunfish
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Crappie
Crappie
Silver Perch
Silver Perch
White Perch
White Perch

Real catches by this captain

  • Two adult anglers display large blue catfish and flathead catfish aboard a boat, with PB Blue and PB Flathead promotional branding.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flathead
    Van M.
    Van M.
    He worked hard to get us the right places and made the trip an enjoyable experience. Knows the lake very well and we caught many cats and strippers. He is “Number One “.
  • Adult angler holding a large cobia aboard a center-console fishing boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Flathead
    Ray B.
    Ray B.
    My two buddies and I wanted to grab a fishing charter on our annual lake trip and we were put on the fish IMMEDIATELY by Captain Joe. We caught monsters all day and we even gave the rest of our bait to anotger captain because he wasnt catching anything! We were the only boat to off load fish at the landing. They cleaned the fish, MacDaddies fried them up and made us a meal and it was incredible. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS EXPERIENCE. Thanks Captain Joe! You are the man! Bill Dance approves!
  • Adult angler holding a striped bass aboard a fishing boat during a nighttime catch.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Greg B.
    Greg B.
    Captain Jo was incredible from start to finish! We had a blast catching striped bass and catfish and getting a wealth of knowledge all while having a great time! Captain Jo made me and my family feel like professionals by the time the charter ended! We hope to use his services again!
  • Young angler holding a striped bass aboard a boat during a nighttime fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    John T.
    John T.
    The captain said we should start earlier in the morning to catch what we wanted and he was right! We ended up catching more striped bass out of anyone else on the water in our area. Along with the stripers we managed to catch many blue catfish many large ones as well as smaller ones good for eating. Steady action and a lot of fun. The captain helped us get the trophy we wanted and the meat we wanted as well. He kept us on the fish all day and he was a great guide and instructor. We had a blast fishing all day and we woild definitely book the trip again.
  • Two adult anglers display several freshwater fish, including catfish and striped bass, beside the Canal Lakes Fish Camp dock in Cross, South Carolina.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Connie S.
    Connie S.
    Captain Joe was a great captain. i would guve him 10 stars if i could. Very knowledgeable. Very helpful. We caught three stripers. We caught 12 catfish all of them very large fish he knew where to go to find the fish. we plan to book another trip with Captain Joe in the future 
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of striped bass and catfish at Canal Lakes Fish Camp, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Jeffrey M.
    Jeffrey M.
    We caught fish when other charters didn’t. Challenging weather and tough limits on the striper but still put quality fish in the boat.
  • A family proudly displaying their catch of large Flathead Catfish at a local fishing spot, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Scott D.
    Scott D.
    perfect weather on the 1st day of fall and WOW did we haul in a Great Catch ! 14 excellent cats with at least 4 or 5 in the 15 to 25 pound range 😁 and Captain Joseph was the best ! He put us right on the fish and we really enjoyed visiting with him. Highly recommended !
  • A family proudly displaying their catch of flathead catfish at Canal Lakes Fish Camp in Cross, SC.
    Kayla H.
    Kayla H.
    As my 10 year old son said “this was the best day ever”! Captain Joe was patience with my son and made sure that he had an awesome experience. We got on the water early and started catching immediately! Captain Joe was very knowledgeable and friendly. My son, husband and I will definitely be back to fish with the amazing Captain Joe!
  • An angler reeling in a fish during a sunset fishing trip on a boat, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
    Neil C.
    Neil C.
    We did a bucket list trip for my grandfather, and Captain J made this experience spectacular! Everything we needed he took care of. He made sure we went to the best spots for a peak fishing expedition! We caught over a dozen or so fish. I highly recommend booking with Captain J!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Blue Catfish at a scenic fishing spot, with several other fish hanging in the background.
    John M.
    John M.
    Our trip yesterday with Captain Joe was a blast! I took my son, dad, and father-in-law for a late Father's Day and birthday present for me. We started fishing early around 5:00 a.m. We caught 3 big catfish first thing, and had a few misses. Then we went to a few other spots. There was very little time without catching fish. We filled 120 gallon cooler full within 3 hours. We had gotten our monies worth by 9:30 a.m. Captain Joe knows his stuff and was quick to rebate and take fish off. He kept the rods in the water the whole time. He was also very patient with my 12-year-old son and allowed him to do a lot. He is very personable and a extremely knowledgeable guide. His boat and equipment is all top notch. The boat is very accommodating, clean, and roomy. Communication was awesome and he is an all-around great guy. I already plan to book him again and would highly encourage you booking a trip with Captain Joe Dennis soon!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2015
Boat manufacturer
Epic
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Drinks

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 PayPal
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Cross right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
CatfishCatfish
CrappieCrappie

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