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Captain Buddy’s
Charter operator

Captain Buddy’s

Hilton Head Island, United States
Veteran owned
Federal waters
Angler's choice
500+ reviews
Captain Buddy has been fishing for his entire life. He's no stranger to an adventure as he's fished across 5 continents. He comes from just down the road in Savannah so he's has a lifelong knowledge of the bodies of water around here. He loves the inshore and ocean environment and teaching people how to fish there.
Jay S.
Jay S.
Captain
Buddy B.
Buddy B.
Captain
Casey B.
Casey B.
Business partner
Ryan G.
Ryan G.
Captain

Charters

Rating

4.9
1311 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (1311)

Showing 1 – 5 of 1311 reviews
  • Joshua Layne
    Joshua Layne
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great Charter

    2 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (3PM) • 2 adults

    My wife and I went on our very first fishing charter, and it was an absolute 10/10 experience! Our captain was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and made the entire trip enjoyable from start to finish. You can tell Buddy and his crew know what they’re doing and truly care about giving their customers a great experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better first fishing charter! We would highly recommend Buddy and his crew to anyone looking for a great day out on the water. We will definitely be back!

    Reported catch:
    Bull Shark
  • Evan Pemberton
    Evan Pemberton
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great Family Fishing Trip

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing • 6 adults • 4 children

    Captain Jay took myself, my wife, and our 4 boys out and we all had a great time! Capt was great with our sons, even our young twins who can make any situation difficult. Conditions weren’t exactly ideal, with gale strength winds the night prior and day of. Nonetheless, Capt. Jay was up to the task and still put us on fish, in multiple locations even. We caught multiple species and left with a pile of whiting filets. Definitley would recommend Captain Jay and hope to book again.

  • Mike Harper
    Mike Harper
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great Experience

    6 Hour Trip – Nearshore & Offshore • 2 adults

    This is the second year in a row we’ve come from Knoxville Tennessee to Hilton head to fish with Captain Buddy’s crew. Last year was Captain Buddy and this year was Captain Jay. This group has consistently given us a great experience, from the boat & gear, knowledge of the area to find fish, and the professional and friendly demeanor of our guide each time.  We didn’t have to bring anything except ourselves. We plan to use them again next year!

    Reported catch:
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Black Seabass
    Redfish
    Blacktip Shark
  • Todd Dunaway
    Todd Dunaway
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome family outing!

    5 Hour Trip – Hardcore Offshore! • 4 adults • 2 children

    ​We had an absolutely fantastic time on our charter this morning! Captain Buddy was punctual, welcoming, and ready to go right at our 07:00 AM start time. ​The fishing did not disappoint—we reeled in a shark, a king mackerel, and a regular Spanish mackerel! Captain Buddy is incredibly knowledgeable about the local waters, the different fish species, and exactly where the best spots are to get a bite. ​Beyond the great fishing, the kids absolutely loved the boat ride itself. Captain Buddy was great with the family and made sure everyone had a blast. If you are looking for a fun, productive, and family-friendly day on the water, Captain Buddy is your guy. We will definitely be back!

    Reported catch:
    Spanish Mackerel
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Blacktip Shark
  • Nathan Harbstreit
    Nathan Harbstreit
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Safe, Professional, Knowledgeable Captain

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing - 11:00 AM • 4 adults

    Definitely book Captain Buddy! He was literally the best captain of a fishing charter I have ever had. Been fishing in Ft Lauderdale and many Caribbean spots and he was the best hands down. He will adjust to your skill level and impart local fishing knowledge to Mae your trip perfect. He was very prompt and provided 2 straight days of excellent service and a really fun time for me and my teen boys. Very safe and professional but still a lot of fun. This is guy you want to Captain your charter and to hang out with for a few hours. Can’t wait to do it again! Thank you Buddy!!!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures
    Captain Buddy’s Outdoor AdventuresHilton Head Island, SC
    Angler holding a large red drum on a center-console fishing boat offshore, with another adult and fishing gear visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Mike H.
    Mike H.
    This is the second year in a row we’ve come from Knoxville Tennessee to Hilton head to fish with Captain Buddy’s crew. Last year was Captain Buddy and this year was Captain Jay. This group has consistently given us a great experience, from the boat & gear, knowledge of the area to find fish, and the professional and friendly demeanor of our guide each time.  We didn’t have to bring anything except ourselves. We plan to use them again next year!
  • Captain Buddy’s – New Adventures!
    Captain Buddy’s – New Adventures!Hilton Head Island, SC
    Group of young anglers proudly holding a large red drum, or redfish, aboard a covered fishing boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Amanda D.
    Amanda D.
    Captain Ryan was really great! Took my 3 teenage boys and 2 of their friends while on vacation and it was certianly one of the most enjoyable experiences we’ve ever had. Captain Ryan was aweosme with the boys, skilled, interesting, and really made our day. Loved it!
  • Captain Buddy’s – New Adventures!
    Captain Buddy’s – New Adventures!Hilton Head Island, SC
    Large shark hooked and fighting beside the boat in open water during an active fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Bull Shark
    Kristen B.
    Kristen B.
    This was our first guided fishing trip on HHI and the 4-hour in-shore fishing trip was perfect. Captain Ryan was great! He was easy to interact with and our three teenage boys enjoyed talking with and learning from him. We would definitely recommend this trip!
  • Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures
    Captain Buddy’s Outdoor AdventuresHilton Head Island, SC
    Angler holding a small shark aboard a fishing boat in coastal waters, with rods visible along the gunwale.
    Fish 1
    Bonnethead Shark
    Dana S.
    Dana S.
    Captain Jay was great! He had a 26’ boat but it seemed very tight for 3 adults. It would be great for a family with younger kid experience. We did catch some fish but we have been on bigger boats with bigger fish. It was nice but we may look for other options in the future.
  • Captain Buddy’s – New Adventures!
    Captain Buddy’s – New Adventures!Hilton Head Island, SC
    Family fishing group proudly holding a large red drum on a center-console boat, with a young angler and open coastal water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Brandon W.
    Brandon W.
    Captain Ryan was awesome! He was great with my boys. Very knowledgeable, and a blast to be around. Would definitely recommend this trip!
  • Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures
    Captain Buddy’s Outdoor AdventuresHilton Head Island, SC
    Group selfie aboard a fishing boat with an angler proudly holding a freshly caught squid over calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
    Joshua L.
    Joshua L.
    My wife and I went on our very first fishing charter, and it was an absolute 10/10 experience! Our captain was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and made the entire trip enjoyable from start to finish. You can tell Buddy and his crew know what they’re doing and truly care about giving their customers a great experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better first fishing charter! We would highly recommend Buddy and his crew to anyone looking for a great day out on the water. We will definitely be back!
  • Captain Buddy’s – New Adventures!
    Captain Buddy’s – New Adventures!Hilton Head Island, SC
    Adult angler proudly holding a large redfish aboard a covered inshore fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Ken K.
    Ken K.
    Captain Buddy was great! Knew exactly where to find fish. Super nice guy. Will book again next time in HHI.
  • Captain Buddy’s – New Adventures!
    Captain Buddy’s – New Adventures!Hilton Head Island, SC
    Young angler proudly holding a large shark while fishing from a boat in a coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Tope Shark
    Eliz N.
    Eliz N.
    We had a great experience with Captain Buddy at sharking today. We caught 6 sharks and saw dolphins and plenty of marine life. He was great and so knowledgeable. We’d go back for crabbing experience any day with Captain Buddy!
  • Captain Buddy’s – New Adventures!
    Captain Buddy’s – New Adventures!Hilton Head Island, SC
    Angler proudly holding a large redfish aboard a center-console boat, with another passenger partially visible on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Katie S.
    Katie S.
    Captain Ryan was awesome! Me and my husband caught many sharks and HUGE red drum! Super fun trip!
  • Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures
    Captain Buddy’s Outdoor AdventuresHilton Head Island, SC
    Angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Redfish while aboard a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Nicholas T.
    Nicholas T.
    Started out a cold and windy morning so was unable to fish near shore or out in the open sea due to small craft advisory. Captain Jay did a great job of finding up inland water way fishing spots and we had fun catching many varieties of fish including several king fish that we took home. We all had a great time and will do this again in the future.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures 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

Fishing reports

Group of anglers proudly displaying a large Redfish on a boat during a coastal fishing trip.

Bull Redfish Bite Strong

Sep 18, 2026 • Hilton Head Island
Bull reds for the win!
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Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while out on the water, showcasing a successful day of fishing.

Bull Reds are here!

Sep 11, 2024 • Hilton Head Island
The bull red drum are in full swing now! These guys were a lot of fun!
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An angler proudly displaying a large Cobia while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Full swing for Cobia!

May 21, 2024 • Hilton Head Island
We are catching lots of cobia, black seabass, and gag grouper on our 6 hour trips right now! We are almost booked up, so book it quickly! King mackerel, spanish mackerel, and tarpon are just weeks away.
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