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Captain Buddy’s

Member since March 2020 Hilton Head Island, United States
Background
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.

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Hilton Head Island, United States
Background
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.
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(929 reviews)
Angler's choice
Hilton Head Island
 7 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(23 reviews)
Angler's choice
Hilton Head Island
 Last booking: 6 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 952 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (1309)
Buddy gave us a great day
A Perfect Day on the Water with Buddy!
A Perfect Day on the Water with Buddy!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
91%
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Kristen I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A Perfect Day on the Water with Buddy!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hour Inshore Fishing 7am on June 3, 2025
Our family had the absolute best day fishing with Buddy! My husband and I brought our three boys, and it couldn’t have gone...
Kristen I. recommends Captain Buddy’s NEW LISTINGS!
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Jesse G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Five-Star Fishing Experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hour Inshore Fishing 11am on May 15, 2025
I can’t say enough great things about our day out with Captain Buddy! From the moment we stepped aboard, the he made us feel...
Jesse G. recommends Captain Buddy’s NEW LISTINGS!
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Daniel K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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First trip with Captain Buddy!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Crabbing and Sharking 11am on May 27, 2025
Capt Buddy really went out of his way to ensure my two daughters (10 and 6) had a good trip.  He had a lot of educational...
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Laura L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Core memories made!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Crabbing and Sharking 3pm on April 28, 2025
We are a family of 5, with kids ages between 7-12. This trip was absolutely perfect, truly amazing! We had captain Buddy who...
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Michael R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Only the Crabs were crabby!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Crabbing (4:30PM) on April 24, 2025
My girls had a great time, as did my wife and I. Capt Buddy made things easy from the start, even for my special needs daughter...
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