Captain
Joseph McVey

Member since February 2024 Hilton Head Island, United States
Background
Capt. Joseph runs trips out of Hilton Head Island using 10’ Old Town Sportsman Kayaks. These waters are known for Redfish and Trout and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or jigging. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Hey, I'm Captain Joseph McVey

Hilton Head Island, United States
Background
Capt. Joseph runs trips out of Hilton Head Island using 10’ Old Town Sportsman Kayaks. These waters are known for Redfish and Trout and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or jigging. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(5 reviews)
Hilton Head Island
Trips from US $125

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photo by reviewers (1)
Great experience
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
50%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
60%
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Scott M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Kayak Fishing

VERIFIED   Half day trip on September 25, 2024
Joe and Chevy were great hosts.  Steering the kayak was easy to learn and a great way to fish with a little bit of solitude. ...
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Jason W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day trip on April 30, 2025
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Heidi W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   Sunset Fishing Trip on July 9, 2024
My son had a great experience with Joe. The kayaks were decked out, safe and easy to use. Joe provided the poles and bait and...
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Tory M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience with Genuinely Nice Guides!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Standard Tour on July 30, 2024
Very nice and knowledgeable; would recommend them for kayak fishing!
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Kevin H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Redfish on the fly!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Standard Tour on March 28, 2024
Joe really knows his stuff. He got me on the fish even when conditions weren’t perfect.
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