Captain
Ed Elliott

Member since February 2018 Calabash, United States
Background
As a second-generation fisherman local to the area Ed Elliot knows the hottest fishing spots around. Captain Ed prides himself on being experienced all across the board, whether teaching your kid how to rig his line or assisting you in reeling that Sailfish in. He's passionate about being at sea every day and admits his biggest joy is when his clients get that dream catch. Working hard and making sure you have a fantastic time is the staple of Captain Ed's business, so you can rest easy, knowing you are in good hands.

Hey, I'm Captain Ed Elliott

Calabash, United States
Background
As a second-generation fisherman local to the area Ed Elliot knows the hottest fishing spots around. Captain Ed prides himself on being experienced all across the board, whether teaching your kid how to rig his line or assisting you in reeling that Sailfish in. He's passionate about being at sea every day and admits his biggest joy is when his clients get that dream catch. Working hard and making sure you have a fantastic time is the staple of Captain Ed's business, so you can rest easy, knowing you are in good hands.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(791 reviews)
Angler's choice
Calabash
 Last booking: 9 hours ago
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Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 791 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (1167)
Fishing with Ed
First time charter trip
First time charter trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
90%
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Terry G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Boat and Crew Around

VERIFIED   NEW  Night Fishing Trip on August 22, 2026
Absolutely great experience.ย  These guys were easy to work with and got us on a bunch of great shark!ย  Been on a few boats...
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Mike C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

See what had happened was...

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on July 5, 2026
TLTR: Great experience, 5 STAR, HIGHLY recommended. 6 hours trip in afternoon for 6 people. 2 adults, 2 teens, and 2...
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Michelle S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Sharks on Sharks on Sharks

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 10, 2026
This was a trip our family will never forget. we brought our parents and 3 young boys on the trip. Mongo, the first mate was...
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Rachel A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

โ€œBucket listโ€ Catch- checked!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on May 11, 2026
Wow! Shipmate Brian and Captain Ed were accommodating in working with our limited schedule to help us get the best experience...
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Daniel T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best fishing trip ever!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on April 18, 2026
To say this was an incredible and unique experience would be an understatement. We were looking for a family fishing trip where...
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