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David Peterson
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David Peterson

Hilton Head Island, United States
Federal waters
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
USCG 200 Ton Master Captain, Master certified Gas/Diesel Mechanic. Fishing the great lakes and Atlantic Ocean my entire life. Thousands of hours spent at the Gulf Stream up and down the east coast, Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Captain David specializes in deep water fishing and trolling for Marlin and Sailfish. He runs fishing charters and has a dock building business.

Charters

Rating

4.9
114 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

95%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (114)

Showing 1 – 5 of 114 reviews
  • Frank Carbon
    Frank Carbon
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2020
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Trip on the Island by far!

    4hr Shark/Spanish Morning • 4 adults

    What an absolute home run of a day on the water! Taking three kids fishing can sometimes feel like a wild exercise in untangling lines, but this trip was smooth sailing from start to finish. Our guide was extraordinarily patient, knowledgeable, and knew the exact spots to keep the rods bending. The action was non-stop. Watching the kids' eyes light up every time a reel started screaming was worth the trip alone. We ended up landing 15 solid keepers—plenty for a fantastic dinner—and released other catches back into the water to fight another day. Beyond the incredible fishing, the crew kept everyone safe, fully engaged, and constantly laughing. It’s rare to find an outing that keeps three young anglers completely hooked without a single moment of boredom, but this crew pulled it off effortlessly. If you are looking for a stress-free, action-packed charters suited for both adults and kids, this is the absolute top standard. We came home with great fish for the freezer, unforgettable memories, and three kids already asking when we get to go back out!

  • Tom Large
    Tom Large
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2017
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Good Fishing at Hilton Head

    4hr Shark/Spanish Morning • 3 adults

    Went out fishing with Capt Dave and his 1st mate Moe today in Hilton Head. The weather and fishing were both good. We caught Sea bass, Spanish mackerel and Blues. Both captain and first mate were "1st Rate " !! These guys are very friendly and knowledgeable. Their boat was well equipped and provided comfortable seating and some shade for breaks between fishing spots. Overall a great day on the water !! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun day on the water.

    Reported catch:
    Black Seabass
    Response from Captain

    thanks glad to havw you abaord.

  • Cody Fankhauser
    Cody Fankhauser
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great 10hr bottom fishing

    10 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing • 4 adults

    Would highly recommend the longer trips. Capt Dave got us on fish and kept us reeling them in all day. Moe was very accommodating of the inexperienced anglers on board and was a wonderful first mate. We would definitely go out again and would really recommend the longer trips. Next time we will go out for the 12 hr trip

    Reported catch:
    Cobia
    Red Snapper
    Black Seabass
  • Joseph Judkiewicz
    Joseph Judkiewicz
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome experience

    10 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing • 5 adults

    Second time booked with Captain Dave on 10hr trip, put us on the fish as soon as we got out. Caught Barracuda, Trigger fish, Grouper, Red Snapper, Sea Bass, Porgy, and Kobia. Well worth the trip, would recommend

  • William Obringer
    William Obringer
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Time

    4hr Sharks/Spanish Afternoon • 4 adults • 1 child

    Great communication from Captain to us. Crew was family friendly as I had my 12 and 15 yr old children with us. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Would book again! Looking to do a longer trip next time.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Above & Below Charters
    Above & Below ChartersHilton Head Island, SC
    Four anglers proudly displaying their catch of King Mackerel while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Victor V.
    Victor V.
  • Above & Below Charters
    Above & Below ChartersHilton Head Island, SC
    Young angler proudly holding a fish while on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Frank C.
    Frank C.
    What an absolute home run of a day on the water! Taking three kids fishing can sometimes feel like a wild exercise in untangling lines, but this trip was smooth sailing from start to finish. Our guide was extraordinarily patient, knowledgeable, and knew the exact spots to keep the rods bending. The action was non-stop. Watching the kids' eyes light up every time a reel started screaming was worth the trip alone. We ended up landing 15 solid keepers—plenty for a fantastic dinner—and released other catches back into the water to fight another day. Beyond the incredible fishing, the crew kept everyone safe, fully engaged, and constantly laughing. It’s rare to find an outing that keeps three young anglers completely hooked without a single moment of boredom, but this crew pulled it off effortlessly. If you are looking for a stress-free, action-packed charters suited for both adults and kids, this is the absolute top standard. We came home with great fish for the freezer, unforgettable memories, and three kids already asking when we get to go back out!
  • Above & Below Charters
    Above & Below ChartersHilton Head Island, SC
    A variety of fish including Snapper and Grouper displayed on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Red Snapper
    Joseph J.
    Joseph J.
    Second time booked with Captain Dave on 10hr trip, put us on the fish as soon as we got out. Caught Barracuda, Trigger fish, Grouper, Red Snapper, Sea Bass, Porgy, and Kobia. Well worth the trip, would recommend
  • Above & Below Charters
    Above & Below ChartersHilton Head Island, SC
    A variety of fish, including Spanish Mackerel and Black Drum, neatly arranged on a boat's surface, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Allison M.
    Allison M.
    The captain tried to keep us catching fish. We caught some blues and some Spanish mackerels on the four hour morning trip.. went to Hudson’s right after we caught the fish and had them prepared for us based on the captain’s recommendation and it did not disappoint.
  • Above & Below Charters
    Above & Below ChartersHilton Head Island, SC
    A variety of Spanish Mackerel neatly arranged on a boat's surface, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Mark S.
    Mark S.
    Captain Dave made our first charter trip well worth it. We caught 17 Spanish Mackerel and some blues as well. Would definitely book again.
  • Above & Below Charters
    Above & Below ChartersHilton Head Island, SC
    A variety of freshly caught fish displayed on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip with numerous Red Snapper and other species.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Cody F.
    Cody F.
    Would highly recommend the longer trips. Capt Dave got us on fish and kept us reeling them in all day. Moe was very accommodating of the inexperienced anglers on board and was a wonderful first mate. We would definitely go out again and would really recommend the longer trips. Next time we will go out for the 12 hr trip
  • Above & Below Charters
    Above & Below ChartersHilton Head Island, SC
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of red snapper and other fish at Safe Harbor in Skull Creek after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Rick G.
    Rick G.
    We caught vermillion snapper, trigger fish, sea bass, spade fish, porgy, and lost a few sharks. Great trip!
  • Above & Below Charters
    Above & Below ChartersHilton Head Island, SC
    A smiling angler proudly displaying a large Grouper caught during a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Black Grouper
    Sara A.
    Sara A.
    Captain and first mate were AWESOME! VERY friendly and knowledgeable and made sure we got all the fish we wanted!!! I will recommend them to everyone and will use them again! Or original date ended up with a small craft advisory and they worked with us to get us out for the exact tour we wanted a day early! They are the BEST!
  • Above & Below Charters
    Above & Below ChartersHilton Head Island, SC
    A variety of fish, including Snapper and Flounder, are neatly arranged on a dock at Safe Harbor in Bull Creek, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Coty B.
    Coty B.
    Captain and crew were very accommodating. They kept us on the fish and made sure we had all the knowledge needed to be successful.
  • Above & Below Charters
    Above & Below ChartersHilton Head Island, SC
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Barracuda while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Great Barracuda
    Michelle P.
    Michelle P.
    Captain Dave and CJ worked hard to keep us reeling in fish all day. My nephews had a great time and my 80 year old father was safe and cool in the shade to enjoy the time too.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Above & Below Charters in Hilton Head Island

This is the best time to catch some eating fish! In the sound and on the wrecks you can target Bull Redfish, or stay closer to shore and fish for Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Shrimp.

Top catches for November