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Craig Ryan
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Craig Ryan

Hilton Head Island, United States
250+ reviews
Meet Captain Craig Ryan, your lively guide for exciting fishing adventures in the stunning Hilton Head, South Carolina. As a local expert, he knows all the secret spots where the fish are hiding, ensuring you have a blast on your fishing trip. Get ready for a fun-filled day with Capt. Craig!

Charter

Rating

4.9
293 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

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

All reviews (293)

Showing 1 – 5 of 293 reviews
  • Jeff Aiken
    Jeff Aiken
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Best day ever!!!

    6 Hour Morning • 5 adults • 3 children

    Captain Craig and his First Mate Brayden (I’m sorry if I spelled that wrong) were absolutely amazing! I caught a big sheepshead within minutes of hitting our first spot. They kept us on the fish all day. My 11, 9, and 6 year old had an incredible day. Not one argument or complaint for 6 full hours. We caught over 50 fish. Due to the time of year, it was cold in the morning and Captain Craig was amazingly flexible and let us push back our departure time so it would be warmer. This was one of the most memorable trips we’ve ever taken. We will definitely fish with Captain Craig again!

    Reported catch:
    Black Seabass
    Sheepshead
  • Jayda Guidry
    Jayda Guidry
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    3 Hour Shark Fishing Afternoon • 2 adults

    We originally had the shark fishing planned but Captain Craig said the water looked too nice to not go out and catch some eaters. We did plan on going back to catch some shark but some bad weather started to blow in very quickly. We end up catching and keeping 6 blue fish that we had cooked up at Hudson’s Restaurant. Great day all around. Captain Craig is very knowledgeable and kind. Would definitely recommend!

  • Andrew Gray
    Andrew Gray
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing experience

    2hr Shark Fishing 3:00 • 6 adults • 2 children

    We originally booked 2 trips but one had to be canceled due to the weather. Craig offered to extend our second trip because of the first one being canceled which ended up doing. Craig was absolutely amazing helping the kid that came with us and actually took time to teach him few things about how to cast, and the proper way to fish the type of fish we were targeting. I can not recommend him enough. I can't remember his name but the guy that was with him also did a amazing job. I would definitely recommend fishing with them.

  • Thomas Fiske
    Thomas Fiske
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience with Captain Craig

    3 Hour Shark Fishing Evening • 5 adults • 3 children

    Captain Craig was very friendly and knowledgeable. He made a bunch of city boys like us feel welcomed and comfortable. He knew how to keep everyone involved and having fun. He was great with teenagers and kept them engaged. We ended up catching a 5 foot sandbar shark and a 41 inch Bull Red Drum Fish which were the highlights of the excursion.

  • Brendt Hightower
    Brendt Hightower
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Awesome Captain and first mate.

    4 Hour • 3 adults • 1 child

    We had a fantastic experience with captain Craig and his first mate Brayden ( apologize if spelled incorrectly) . The two guys were awesome with my 11 yr old son and even treated my wife and I like we weren't completely ignorant, even though we have never been. The fish weren't biting a lot. We even heard many other captains saying the same so you be sure it was a general problem that day. But we still caught a variety of fish, mostly by my son who has bragged about it ever since. We were so grateful we did the private charter and with this crew. We will be planning to book again next year and be sure to book with captain Craig again.

    Reported catch:
    Black Seabass
    Black Drum
    Redfish

Real catches shared by our community

  • Gone Fishing Charters
    Gone Fishing ChartersHilton Head Island, SC
    Single dark fish displayed on the deck of a fishing boat beside a landing net and bucket.
    Kimberly B.
    Kimberly B.
    Beautiful morning! Trip was wonderful and Craig was the perfect guide. Highly recommend you book you trip soon! Yes we caught fish and…..
  • Gone Fishing Charters
    Gone Fishing ChartersHilton Head Island, SC
    A fisherman arranging a catch of flounder on a fillet table at the dock, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Thomas R.
    Thomas R.
    Had a great time with Captain Craig. Put us on fish in about 30 minutes after leaving. Kept 10 Black Drum, 5 Flounder, 1 Sheepshead and 2 Redfish. caught probably 30 fish in about an hour and a half. Great dude, good equipment, even better personality. Will book with him again and will recommend to any and everyone.
  • Gone Fishing Charters
    Gone Fishing ChartersHilton Head Island, SC
    A young angler proudly holding a Black Sea Bass while smiling with an adult on a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Seabass
    Trevor P.
    Trevor P.
    CPT Craig was great. Knew the water well, great at teaching his clients techniques which lead to success, and phenomenal with kids.
  • Gone Fishing Charters
    Gone Fishing ChartersHilton Head Island, SC
    Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing from a boat in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Lacey C.
    Lacey C.
  • Gone Fishing Charters
    Gone Fishing ChartersHilton Head Island, SC
    A young angler proudly holding a Flounder while fishing with family on a boat, showcasing a fun day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +4
    Flounder
    Nick L.
    Nick L.
    Craig was a great guide. The entire family caught a ton of fish. Highly recomemd!!
  • Gone Fishing Charters
    Gone Fishing ChartersHilton Head Island, SC
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of small sharks while fishing on a boat in open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Blacktip Shark
    Brookelyn S.
    Brookelyn S.
    My family and I had fun! We took the 4 hour inshore & sharking trip and we all caught a few different fish & sharks. Captain Craig was very knowledgeable of facts and good locations. We enjoyed his witty humor and he displayed a lot of patience with our group. We would 10/10 recommend this charter!
  • Gone Fishing Charters
    Gone Fishing ChartersHilton Head Island, SC
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch while fishing on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Micaiah C.
    Micaiah C.
    we took the the 4hr early session and it was perfect. we caught more fish than we were expecting!!! got quite a bit of bluefish and some spanish mackerel. We also got lucky wnough to see some dolphins with it!! this was my first time fishing out on the ocean and they made me want to comeback!! I would highly recommend them!!!
  • Gone Fishing Charters
    Gone Fishing ChartersHilton Head Island, SC
    Angler proudly displaying a freshly caught shark aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Hammerhead Shark
    Kersha M.
    Kersha M.
    Captain Craig did not disappoint! He got us on sharks, and it ws a great time. He was very knowledgeable of the area and what he was doing. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants to fet out on the water.
  • Gone Fishing Charters
    Gone Fishing ChartersHilton Head Island, SC
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large shark caught during a fishing trip, showcasing a memorable moment on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Hammerhead Shark
    Thomas F.
    Thomas F.
    Captain Craig was very friendly and knowledgeable. He made a bunch of city boys like us feel welcomed and comfortable. He knew how to keep everyone involved and having fun. He was great with teenagers and kept them engaged. We ended up catching a 5 foot sandbar shark and a 41 inch Bull Red Drum Fish which were the highlights of the excursion.
  • Gone Fishing Charters
    Gone Fishing ChartersHilton Head Island, SC
    A young angler reeling in a shark while fishing from a boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bull Shark
    Tim G.
    Tim G.
    Captain Craig was great! He put us on fish immediately. As soon as the poles went into the water, we were reeling in fish! Great trip, fantastic waters, all around good experience. Also,,,, a bonus 4 ft black tip shark at the end of the trip!!! I would recommend Gone fishing charters to all who ask !

What's biting with Gone Fishing 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.

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