Captain J Hook Charters – Cross 

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

Captain J Hook Charters – Cross 

Cross, SC, United States
23 ft
4
5.0
(117 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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Catfish Full Day Trip
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Catfish
US $400
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Striper catfish full day fishing
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
ALL day stripers + fish for lunch
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
There are 10 people looking at this charter.

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (290)

What anglers say

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

All reviews (117)

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John Mauldin
John Mauldin
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best guided trip I have ever taken!
Striper catfish full day fishing on July 20, 20263 adults1 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!

Reported catch:
Catfish
Cameron Caouette
Cameron Caouette
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Highly Recommend
Striper catfish full day fishing on May 19, 20262 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!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Catfish
Dakota Mosley
Dakota Mosley
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
The trip went above and beyond expectations!
Striper catfish full day fishing on April 25, 20264 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!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Catfish
Joseph Dennis
Response from Captain

thx busdy. i had a great time.

Kayla Herron
Kayla Herron
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Best Day Ever!
Catfish Full Day Trip on September 12, 20262 adults1 child

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!

Reported catch:
Catfish
Laurie Lewis
Laurie Lewis
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captian J hook is the reel deal
Striper catfish full day fishing on March 19, 20263 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

Reported catch:
Striped Bass

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 Full Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Striper catfish full day fishing (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - ALL day stripers + fish for lunch (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
251 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
251
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

  • Amazing experience!
    Neil C.
    Neil C.
  • Highly Recommend
    Cameron C.
    Cameron C.
  • Always catch fish w/ Capt Joe
    Cary A.
    Cary A.
  • The trip went above and beyond expectations!
    Dakota M.
    Dakota M.
  • Quick and Successful
    Cary A.
    Cary A.
  • Great Experience
    Chris P.
    Chris P.
  • Captian J hook is the reel deal
    William L.
    William L.
  • My wife is basically famous….
    James M.
    James M.
  • A box full of fish!
    Robert B.
    Robert B.
  • Great Fishing Trip!
    Keri T.
    Keri T.

What is the boat like?

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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.

More details

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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