Captain
Stephen Ranney

Member since September 2018 Hilton Head Island, United States
Background
Captain Stephen Ranney has been fishing all his life and he loves sharing his passion for fishing with others. He has been fishing Hilton Head Island waters since 1978. In 2007, he fulfilled his lifelong dream and started doing this professionally. His wife Patte and his son are also captains and guides – love of fishing runs strong in this family.
Techniques
Nearshore and offshore are captain's preferred areas to fish with trolling and bottom fishing most of the times.

Hey, I'm Captain Stephen Ranney

Hilton Head Island, United States
Background
Captain Stephen Ranney has been fishing all his life and he loves sharing his passion for fishing with others. He has been fishing Hilton Head Island waters since 1978. In 2007, he fulfilled his lifelong dream and started doing this professionally. His wife Patte and his son are also captains and guides – love of fishing runs strong in this family.
Techniques
Nearshore and offshore are captain's preferred areas to fish with trolling and bottom fishing most of the times.
171
Reviews

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Black Skimmer Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(171 reviews)
Hilton Head Island
trips from US $700

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 171 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (159)
Wonderful Sunday with Captain Stephen
Perfect half day fishing trip!
Awesome Trip
+156
Angler rating
140
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
79%
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Rosa P.
Okatie, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 19, 2023
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Shane F.
Norwich, Connecticut
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 21, 2023
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Kyle A.
Marengo, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Stephen

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on June 28, 2023
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Rob L.
Newnan, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour trip with Captain Stephen, his son Ben, and Tate

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 31, 2023
Great trip.
Rob L. recommends Black Skimmer Charters
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Daniel Z.
Hilton Head Island, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in May

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on May 18, 2023
Daniel Z. recommends Black Skimmer Charters
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