Rainmaker Fishing Charters
+18Rainmaker Fishing Charters offers a range of awesome fishing trips around the Hilton Head area and beyond. Battle Bull Reds and Silver Kings in the shallows, drop lines for huge Grouper and Snapper offshore, or take on the world’s top predators in specialty Shark trips. There’s something for everyone!
Captain Tim’s 31’ Cape Horn is as at home in the inshore waters of Port Royal Sound as she is in the bluewaters, and is loaded with enough tech and equipment to dominate them both.
What makes Rainmaker Fishing Charters unique is the sheer amount of trip options you have to choose from. If being in the open ocean deep sea fishing does not interest you, Rainmaker Charters offers shorter inshore trips where we stay in the protected waters of Port Royal Sound. The bite changes throughout the year with different water temperatures and fish migrations so there are a lot of potential target species to get after. If you are not a hardcore angler, Captain Tim also offers more laid back trips where we can target more general species but also take in the sights of the beautiful lowcountry and its wildlife.
All trips come with tackle, bait, lures, and licenses - everything you need for the fishing itself. Captain Tim loves working with anglers of any age, and is always happy to teach beginners the tricks of the trade. If bringing small children, parents should consider bringing a life vest you know they will wear and fits properly.
At the end of your trip, all your catch will be cleaned and filleted, ready to cook up as the perfect end to a great day fishing. Dockside Restaurant also offers to cook your catch and does a great job. You can walk right off the dock and have a seat with a cold cocktail and fresh catch. Rainmaker Charters is in the best location on the island for enjoying a quality fishing excursion. No meeting at boat landings or losing trip time to long no wake zones. Rainmaker Charters is part of the North End Charter Fleet, Hilton Heads Premiere Charter dock.
Captain
Tim Brashear
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In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
Customer reviews
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+205Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
87%
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Fishing with Tim
5 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on May 27, 2025
The captain worked really hard for us to catch fish today. It was enjoyable hanging out with him, gladly do it again.
The captain worked really hard for us to catch fish today. It was enjoyable hanging out with him, gladly do it again.
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A Great Day with Captain Tim!
4 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on April 1, 2025
We reserved a 4 hour trip for our family of 4 with Captain Tim. He was so helpful and friendly. We caught plenty of fish - sheepshead, sea bass, and red drum - and our boys (8 & 17) were thrilled. A wonderful experience all around!! Highly recommend!!
We reserved a 4 hour trip for our family of 4 with Captain Tim. He was so helpful and friendly. We caught plenty of fish - sheepshead, sea bass, and red drum - and our boys (8 & 17) were thrilled. A wonderful experience all around!! Highly recommend!!
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Perfect fishing day!
4 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) on April 30, 2025
With most the group never fishing before Tim got us set up for a perfect day with keeping the lines going and a couple of catches right out of the gate! That started our day with some excitement ! Thanks to Tim for a day we will always remember !
With most the group never fishing before Tim got us set up for a perfect day with keeping the lines going and a couple of catches right out of the gate! That started our day with some excitement ! Thanks to Tim for a day we will always remember !
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Fun Fishing Trip
6 Hour Trip - Offshore/Reef on July 22, 2024
We had a great time with Captain Tim. We caught several good fish, some got eaten by sharks before getting into the boat, but we managed to land a few. Beautiful day on the ocean. Tim knew where to go for the fish. Highly recommend him for future bookings.
We had a great time with Captain Tim. We caught several good fish, some got eaten by sharks before getting into the boat, but we managed to land a few. Beautiful day on the ocean. Tim knew where to go for the fish. Highly recommend him for future bookings.
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Sharks
4 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 3, 2024
Captain Tim is hard working and will put you in a position to catch fish. Very knowledgeable on many fish species. Lost a star for not having a variety of fresh bait, but with the weather we had the day before fresh live bait was hard to come by. We use the day before’s bait to hook up on some monster sharks, which my party had a lot of fun with. Captain Tim did offer for us to troll for some mackerel but everyone wanted to stay on the sharks. I would fish with him again.
Captain Tim is hard working and will put you in a position to catch fish. Very knowledgeable on many fish species. Lost a star for not having a variety of fresh bait, but with the weather we had the day before fresh live bait was hard to come by. We use the day before’s bait to hook up on some monster sharks, which my party had a lot of fun with. Captain Tim did offer for us to troll for some mackerel but everyone wanted to stay on the sharks. I would fish with him again.
FAQs about Rainmaker Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Rainmaker Fishing Charters?
Rainmaker Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $550 per group - 3 Hour Trip - Shark Fishing (3 hours)
- US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
- US $875 per group - 5 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) (5 hours)
- US $875 per group - 5 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) (5 hours)
- US $1,050 per group - 6 Hour Trip - Offshore/Reef (6 hours)
- US $1,400 per group - 8 Hour Trip - Deep Sea/Reef (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Rainmaker Fishing Charters?
When you book a trip with Rainmaker Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Rainmaker Fishing Charters?
Trips booked with Rainmaker Fishing Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Most trips we catch our live bait fresh at the start of the trip)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (When we get back to the dock capt filets and bags all fish for you included in your charter price)
- Fishing License (All anglers on board are covered under our state and federal permits)
What types of fishing does Rainmaker Fishing Charters offer?
Rainmaker Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (Offshore trips range from the nearshore reefs 10-20 miles to the live bottom areas 30-50 miles out )
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Rainmaker Fishing Charters offer?
Rainmaker Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift Fishing
- Bowfishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Rainmaker Fishing Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Rainmaker Fishing Charters include:
- Amberjack
- Barracuda (Great)
- Cobia
- Grouper (Gag)
- Jack Crevalle
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Little Tunny (False Albacore)
- Redfish
- Seabass (Black)
- Spadefish
- Spanish Mackerel
- Tarpon
Your captain
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
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I grew up always curious about the ocean and what lies beneath the waves. That led me to take up fishing the waters off Hilton Head when I was young. I went on to study marine biology in college and moved to the Florida Keys working as a nature guide on the coral reefs surrounding Big Pine Key. It was an awesome experience and I got to do plenty of fishing down there but I decided to move back to Hilton head and focus on my local waters. I started fishing on The Straycat with capt. Jim Clark. I worked for him and most of the other captains on The North End Charter Fleet Dock at some point or another. For me fishing is an adventure and it is my passion to do what I can to give people that thrill.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Offshore trips range from the nearshore reefs 10-20 miles to the live bottom areas 30-50 miles out
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Bowfishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Most trips we catch our live bait fresh at the start of the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
When we get back to the dock capt filets and bags all fish for you included in your charter price
Fishing License
All anglers on board are covered under our state and federal permits
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Anglers of all ages welcome!
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Hilton Head Island right now
Amberjack
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Seabass (Black)
Spadefish
Spanish Mackerel
Tarpon