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
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Black Skimmer Charters

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

Customer reviews

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
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Angler rating
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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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Douglas A.
Savannah, Georgia
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Wonderful Day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 19, 2021
We had a really great time with Captain Stephen and Nick. Fish werenโ€™t cooperating too well, but we knew it was very early...
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Brent A.
Alpharetta, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March 1/2 Day Charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 14, 2021
Capt. Stephen and his crew were kind, professional, and very patient with our 11-year-old son. They accommodated us on very...
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Dallas M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Stephen

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 25, 2023
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Michael M.
Honeoye Falls, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on August 5, 2022
We had a great trip. Ben and Nick were great and our kids caught a lot of fish.ย  We fished a couple different spots. We will...
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Theressa T.
Long Creek, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Black Skimmer Fishing Excursion

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 24, 2022
AMAZING shark trip! 7 sharks, 1 sting ray, bait fish, and a starfish. The staff were FANTASTIC and the fishing was...
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