Charter Operator
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.

Hey, we're Captain Buddy’s

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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Our Team
Jay S.
Captain
Buddy B.
Captain
Casey B.
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(1010 reviews)
Hilton Head Island
 4 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(66 reviews)
Hilton Head Island
 Last booking: 6 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 1076 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (1490)
Great boys trip
New to inshore fishing
New to inshore fishing
+1487
Angler rating
1017
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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
92%
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Ryan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Buddy is the GOAT

VERIFIED   4 hour Inshore Fishing - 11:00 AM on August 4, 2025
Took my wife and additional family out. We had decent success, however the best part was buddy’s demeanor and familiarity...
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Mary F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing on July 30, 2025
Captain Buddy provided a great fishing trip! Our son, 12 y/o, has mobility challenges, and Captain Buddy went out of...
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Sam S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Holy Mackerel!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Nearshore & Offshore on July 28, 2025
Great time fishing with Capn Jay. Caught a bunch of mackerel. Great action.  Managed to hook into a couple bigger ones -what...
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Brandon B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great overall experience with Captain Jay on 3 hour excursion

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (AM) on July 7, 2025
Really enjoyed Captain Jay.  He managed the boat well.  We caught about 10 sharks and a mix of other fish, a number we could...
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Barry B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Jay is Awesome

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fish on June 13, 2025
Jay took us out. He pointed out dolphins, told us about local history and interesting facts, and helped our boys catch some...
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