South Carolina Fishing Charters

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Top South Carolina Destinations

South Carolina: 305 fishing charters available
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(343 reviews)
Mount Pleasant
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trips from US $500
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(68 reviews)
Johns Island
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trips from US $350
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(364 reviews)
Mount Pleasant
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trips from US $400
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(169 reviews)
Mount Pleasant
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trips from US $500
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(37 reviews)
Folly Beach
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trips from US $350
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(377 reviews)
Hilton Head Island
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trips from US $350
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(381 reviews)
Mount Pleasant
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trips from US $400
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(137 reviews)
Charleston
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trips from US $450
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(15 reviews)
Mount Pleasant
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trips from US $450
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(207 reviews)
Murrells Inlet
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trips from US $450

Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in South Carolina

According to customer reviews, some of the most popular fishing charters in South Carolina are: Full list of top fishing charters in South Carolina

The average price for a private 4 hour South Carolina fishing trip is US $538, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $982 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Fishing charters in South Carolina that received great reviews from families are:



The top 3 types of fishing in South Carolina are:

Many fishing charters in South Carolina provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:

According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in South Carolina are:

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Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in South Carolina are:
  • 2-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $370
  • 3-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $415
  • 4-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $494
  • 5-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $600
  • 6-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $736
  • 8-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $1,050

Fishing in South Carolina

Home to some of the finest and most varied fishing on the East Coast, the Palmetto State’s waters are an angler's dream. From marshes and backwaters teeming with Redfish to the deep blue seas where big game fish roam, you'll find them all out here. All you need to do is hop on one of the many South Carolina fishing charters, and you'll be ready to start the adventure of a lifetime.

Besides year-round populations of Redfish, South Carolina's inshore waters house a range of other species. These include Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Flounder, Sheepshead, and even Tarpon in the lowcountry.

If you head a little into the ocean, you'll start seeing Spanish and King Mackerel, as well as Cobia. Along the reefs, there are also Grouper, Snapper, Spadefish, and tasty Triggerfish for you to reel in. Of course, the deeper you go, the bigger the fish. About 50 miles offshore, in the Gulf Stream, you can catch Marlin, Tuna, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and big bottom dwellers.

Naturally, there are also plenty of freshwater fishing opportunities, too. Lakes such as Santee Cooper, Murray, and Hartwell offer epic Bass, Crappie, and Catfish angling. Lake Jocassee, on the other hand, has Brown and Rainbow Trout swimming in it. Another solid choice if you want to catch Gar, Bowfish, Bass, or Catfish is the Waccamaw River.

Some charter fishing hubs include Murrells Inlet, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and Hilton Head Island. Half day outings will give you enough time to explore the inshore waters or lakes. For offshore fishing, you'll need 8 or more hours on the water.

Rules & Regulations

Anglers aged 16 and older need to have South Carolina fishing licenses to fish legally. There are separate freshwater and saltwater permits, so make sure to get the correct one. However, you won't need a license when fishing aboard saltwater charter boats.

South Carolina
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Based on 28443 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

South Carolina Fishing Seasons

January

For Striped Bass fans, Lake Hartwell is a productive spot to go to in January. Striped Bass. Tidal Redfish are excellent targets inshore, while big Bluefins can be caught in the Gulf Stream.

February

It's still Bluefin season offshore! Along the coast, the waters should be clear, meaning sight fishing is an excellent option. If you’re a Catfish fan, you’ll want to target giant Blue Catfish that love this weather.

March

This is the month Crappie anglers have been waiting for in South Carolina. The water is still clear in the shallows so sneaking up on large schools of Redfish is very productive. Try poling for extra stealth!

April

Spanish Mackerel and Cobia start moving into the waters of South Carolina in force during April. For freshwater fishermen, Largemouth Bass action is all the rage during April.

May

Cobia action gets serious during May, especially in the area around Beaufort. They like structures, so keep an eye on things like bridge supports, buoys, or clusters of seaweed.

June

Redfish extravaganza! As the waters warm up, Redfish start hunting in earnest, so this is the perfect time to go after some Bulls in the lowcountry. Mahi Mahi start moving offshore, too, making for interesting targets.

July

The Silver Kings take court in July, especially in the lowcountry waters. Offshore, you'll get to chase after Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, and Mahi, while bottom fishing is also as productive as always.

August

Offshore anglers can have a ton of fun going after Spanish and King Mackerel. They’ll be moving in schools, so if you’ve found one, you’ve found many. You can find them just a few miles off the coast.

September

On the mainland, freshwater anglers can look forward to some refreshing Redeye Bass action on the Chattooga River. In the Gulf Stream, you can expect the Yellowfin Tuna bite to start picking up.

October

The colder weather allows for inshore and backwater fishing to get intense during October. Redfish, Flounder, and Spotted Seatrout are all great targets for sight fishing, as the waters are much clearer than in warmer months.

November

Redfish are still champions of the catch list during this month. The marshes and tidal creeks make for good fishing grounds. Freshwater is all about schools of Striped Bass at Lake Moultrie, creating major excitement.

December

Inshore, Spotted Seatrout fishing turns from the fall feeding frenzy into a precision procedure – the right choice of bait and presentation makes or breaks the attempt. Offshore, the Bluefin Tuna season kicks off.

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What anglers said about fishing in South Carolina

If booking in spring/early summer, no one can predict what weather and water conditions will be throughout the day. That being said, trust your captain and be kind if conditions turn unfavorable.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If booking in spring/early summer, no one can predict what weather and water conditions will be throughout the day. That being said, trust your captain and be kind if conditions turn unfavorable.
Flying Fish Charters SC
Flying Fish Charters SC
If you want to catch fish give captain pat a call,you wonโ€™t be disappointed.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you want to catch fish give captain pat a call,you wonโ€™t be disappointed.
Boogie Man Fishing Charters LLC
Boogie Man Fishing Charters LLC
It was very chilly in the morning so come prepared with warm clothes. It wasnโ€™t peak fishing season, but our captain was able to get us on some wonderful fish!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was very chilly in the morning so come prepared with warm clothes. It wasnโ€™t peak fishing season, but our captain was able to get us on some wonderful fish!
Captain Buddyโ€™s
Captain Buddyโ€™s
The weather was great, and the intercoastal waterway that Folly River is was calm. The Captain knew the bathymetry and got on some sweet spots.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The weather was great, and the intercoastal waterway that Folly River is was calm. The Captain knew the bathymetry and got on some sweet spots.
Drumroll Fishing Charters โ€“ Folly Beach
Drumroll Fishing Charters โ€“ Folly Beach
Would have loved to catch more fish, but I am sure thats what everyone wants as well!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Would have loved to catch more fish, but I am sure thats what everyone wants as well!
Keen Eye Charters Inshore/Offshore
Keen Eye Charters Inshore/Offshore
Book with Captain Brad, and plan for at least a 10 hour trip. It is just the right amount of actual fishing. Long ride out, but totally worth it.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Book with Captain Brad, and plan for at least a 10 hour trip. It is just the right amount of actual fishing. Long ride out, but totally worth it.
Flying Fish Charters SC
Flying Fish Charters SC Little River, South Carolina
Go out on a charter if you have never done it before! My son and I had a blast!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go out on a charter if you have never done it before! My son and I had a blast!!
Carolina Girl Fishing Charters
Carolina Girl Fishing Charters
The real hot season is May to September but we got 24 fish. So nothing to complain about.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The real hot season is May to September but we got 24 fish. So nothing to complain about.
Silver Tuna Sport Fishing
Silver Tuna Sport Fishing
Make sure you bring appropriate attire. The weather took us off guard and we were pretty cold out there.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you bring appropriate attire. The weather took us off guard and we were pretty cold out there.
Flood Tide Charters
Flood Tide Charters
Seasonal. Redfish, Cobia, Tarpon, Snapper, Jacks, King Fish, Triple Tail, Sharks
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Seasonal. Redfish, Cobia, Tarpon, Snapper, Jacks, King Fish, Triple Tail, Sharks
Mighty Mako Sportfishing Charters
Mighty Mako Sportfishing Charters Villa Rica, Georgia
Listen to your captain, they know how to help you hook them and get them in without loosing them.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Listen to your captain, they know how to help you hook them and get them in without loosing them.
FishZilla Fishing Charters
FishZilla Fishing Charters
If fishing inshore or nearshore, bring bug repellant as the gnats can be a bit much to deal with.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If fishing inshore or nearshore, bring bug repellant as the gnats can be a bit much to deal with.
Captain Buddyโ€™s
Captain Buddyโ€™s
February: fish during low tide, make sure to listen to the captainโ€™s recommendations on technique. We fished on a sunny day. Was cool and windy but not cold so dress accordingly
Excellent
5.0 / 5
February: fish during low tide, make sure to listen to the captainโ€™s recommendations on technique. We fished on a sunny day. Was cool and windy but not cold so dress accordingly
Barrier Island Fishing Charters
Barrier Island Fishing Charters
Weather is a little unpredictable in February but this has to be expected. You have to be open minded to the fact that the fish may not necessarily be in abundance of catching. But that is pretty normal in a sport like this considering the weather/temperature this time of year! I would still recommend it though, because why not? Especially if you want to enjoy the time on a boat and doing something you love.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Weather is a little unpredictable in February but this has to be expected. You have to be open minded to the fact that the fish may not necessarily be in abundance of catching. But that is pretty normal in a sport like this considering the weather/temperature this time of year! I would still recommend it though, because why not? Especially if you want to enjoy the time on a boat and doing something you love.
Gone Fishing Charters
Gone Fishing Charters
Be read to enjoy yourself and catch fish. Capt. Patrick will take care of the rest.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be read to enjoy yourself and catch fish. Capt. Patrick will take care of the rest.
Boogie Man Fishing Charters LLC
Boogie Man Fishing Charters LLC
Dress in layers because it can be cold on the water. Ware tennis shoes and sun glasses. Captain provided us fresh bait and did the baiting of the hooks.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Dress in layers because it can be cold on the water. Ware tennis shoes and sun glasses. Captain provided us fresh bait and did the baiting of the hooks.
Hilton Head Inshore Charters
Hilton Head Inshore Charters
Find a guide or ask locals what to do donโ€™t tackle it by yourself you waste time and money
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Find a guide or ask locals what to do donโ€™t tackle it by yourself you waste time and money
Bobโ€™s Guide Service Encore
Bobโ€™s Guide Service Encore
Definitely dress appropriately! It was 65 degrees the day we went out and if I hadnโ€™t had a windbreaker I woulda froze lol. You WILL catch fish! Fishing is fishing though and you may or may not catch fish right away! The scenery alone is worth going on a trip in my opinion. The fishing was more of a fast paced style fishing. Like crappie or bass fishing.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely dress appropriately! It was 65 degrees the day we went out and if I hadnโ€™t had a windbreaker I woulda froze lol. You WILL catch fish! Fishing is fishing though and you may or may not catch fish right away! The scenery alone is worth going on a trip in my opinion. The fishing was more of a fast paced style fishing. Like crappie or bass fishing.
Southern Summers Charters
Southern Summers Charters
Base your expectations on the season. We targeted red drum and sheepshead because that's what we knew we'd be able to catch at the end of January early February and that's exactly what we caught. In abundance!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Base your expectations on the season. We targeted red drum and sheepshead because that's what we knew we'd be able to catch at the end of January early February and that's exactly what we caught. In abundance!
Hilton Head Inshore Charters
Hilton Head Inshore Charters
Lots of options when it comes to areas to target in the inshore fisheries. Always something to bend your rod no matter what time of year
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Lots of options when it comes to areas to target in the inshore fisheries. Always something to bend your rod no matter what time of year
Salty Angler Fishing Charters
Salty Angler Fishing Charters

How did anglers rate fishing charters in South Carolina?

Black Diamond Inlet Backwater Fishing
Black Diamond Inlet Backwater Fishing
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(26 reviews)
Captain Jack worked hard to get us fish even though fishing was tough. Great captain
Charles  F.
Charles F.
On The Fly Outfitter
On The Fly Outfitter
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(200 reviews)
Our Captain Jimmy was excellent, tried a few different spots while on our 4 hour trip. We caught flounder, black drum, sea trout ( some kind of trout species ) Although the larger fish species weren't available during out trip in March still a great time Would recommend doing this trip again
Shawn  G.
Shawn G.
Southern Summers Charters
Southern Summers Charters
Fishing charter in Hilton Head Island
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(213 reviews)
Captain Rodney was awesome. Caught so many fish. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend booking a charter with him.
GREG  T.
GREG T.
Fish Hook II Charters
Fish Hook II Charters
Fishing charter in North Myrtle Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(613 reviews)
The Captain and Cross did an amazing job being attentive to our level of experience or lack there of. My two boys, 16 and 20, enjoyed the humor and stories.
Melissa  P.
Melissa P.
Captain Kaleb Charters
Captain Kaleb Charters
Fishing charter in Mount Pleasant
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(364 reviews)
Kaleb was a very nice guy. We hit it off right away. Tried a bunch of different spots. We didn't catch a lot of fish, but he tried hard to get some fish.
Jonathan  M.
Jonathan M.
Fisher Of Men Charters
Fisher Of Men Charters
Fishing charter in Little River
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(630 reviews)
Water was rough but my son still caught a fish and captain Randy was literally the best and really took care of me and my family! Highly recommend!!
Julia  K.
Julia K.
Cleopatra Charters
Cleopatra Charters
Fishing charter in Hilton Head Island
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(141 reviews)
Great morning out on the water with Captain Jimmy. It was early season so the fish werenโ€™t biting but that was common across the boats we saw. Captain Jimmy was informative about the area and answered all our questions about fish, Hilton Head, and the south in general. We got to see the low country from the water and learn about the area. A morning out fishing is always a great morning.
Sam  M.
Sam M.
Bobโ€™s Guide Service Encore
Bobโ€™s Guide Service Encore
Fishing charter in Cross
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(81 reviews)
Had a great time with Bobby, super nice guy. Put us on the fish. Hope to go again soon. THANKS
Danny  P.
Danny P.
Captain Kaleb Charters
Captain Kaleb Charters
Fishing charter in Mount Pleasant
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(364 reviews)
My boys (13yo twins) and I had an awesome day out on the river with Kaleb. Crushed a bunch of redfish and black drum. Great time.
Pete  S.
Pete S.
Captain Kaleb Charters
Captain Kaleb Charters
Fishing charter in Mount Pleasant
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(364 reviews)
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip with Captain Kaleb, very knowledgeable, very personable, would recommend for all experience-levels!
Susan  K.
Susan K.
FishZilla Fishing Charters
FishZilla Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(169 reviews)
Although the weather wasnโ€™t great, we had a wonderful time and the captain was able to put us on fish with other boats around us not doing so great.
Robert  H.
Robert H.
Nav-a-gator Charter Service
Nav-a-gator Charter Service
Fishing charter in Summerton
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(118 reviews)
Even with not ideal weather, we were able to catch some fish and the kids had a great time
Lindsi  R.
Lindsi R.
Fisher Of Men Charters
Fisher Of Men Charters
Fishing charter in Little River
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(630 reviews)
It was a cold day with choppy water and definitely not great fishing conditions but we were told that before going out. The caption and first mate were amazing and the boat was very clean I would recommend
Brittany  C.
Brittany C.
No Quarter Fishing
No Quarter Fishing
Fishing charter in Hilton Head Island
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(6 reviews)
This was a great time for us out on the water fishing. The fish were not biting but that was for everyone not just us. We knew going in that the fish donโ€™t always bite but our captain did everything he could go get us on the fish! Would definitely go back out with Captain Jack again!
Eli  B.
Eli B.
Mudbug Charters
Mudbug Charters
Fishing charter in Charleston
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(104 reviews)
One of the best and most fun charters we have done. Danny was knowledgeable and and clearly loves what he does. Great experience on a father/son trip.
Clay  W.
Clay W.
Sea Island Adventures
Sea Island Adventures
Fishing charter in Port Royal
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(33 reviews)
Just got back from our trip and had a great time, catching fish within minutes of first stop. Everything was great, and a bonus of watching dolphins fish nearby.
Dave  H.
Dave H.
Carolina Girl Fishing Charters
Carolina Girl Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(31 reviews)
Captain Crystal and crew were fantastic. Fishing was a little slow due to the wind and tide but we did catch some Flounder, Trout and a Drum to end the day. Walked away with five keeper trout to take home. If we come back to Myrtle Beach we will for sure look to book with Jasonโ€™s outfit again. Hopefully the weather will cooperate then.
Tony  J.
Tony J.
Boogie Man Fishing Charters LLC
Boogie Man Fishing Charters LLC
Fishing charter in St. Helena Island
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(39 reviews)
We did the 3 hour afternoon trip with Captain Patrick. He was great with my 11 year old and put us on top of the Red Fish, pretty much as fast as we could catch them. This is a must do if you are in the area and we will absolutely return!
Josh  M.
Josh M.
On The Fly Outfitter
On The Fly Outfitter
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(200 reviews)
Jimmy was great. Caught fish and had a ton of fun. Jimmy, Chris and team were very accommodating get our group set up. Certainly would recommend them.
Cory  D.
Cory D.
Hilton Head Inshore Charters
Hilton Head Inshore Charters
Fishing charter in Hilton Head Island
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(168 reviews)
Captain Thomas was awesome. Great personality and was great with our kids. Was very helpful and helped educate us on the types of fish, tides, and proper ways to fish. We highly recommend!
Ann  M.  T.
Ann M. T.

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