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.
Our Team
Jay S.
Captain
Buddy B.
Captain
Casey B.
Business associate

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(1009 reviews)
Hilton Head Island
 Last booking: 10 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(66 reviews)
Hilton Head Island
 Last booking: 1 day ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 1075 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (1491)
Great boys trip
New to inshore fishing
New to inshore fishing
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Angler rating
1016
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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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Power S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wow!!! What a day!

VERIFIED   4 hour Inshore Fishing on April 24, 2025
Look no further!  Captain Buddy is the man.  What can I say but a perfect day.  The landing location got us out and fishing...
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Bart W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great family outing!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Crabbing and Sharking on October 2, 2025
Captain Buddy took me, my two sons, son-in-law and two 5yo grandsons out on a 3-hour trip. We were catching fish within the...
Bart W. recommends Captain Buddy’s NEW LISTINGS!
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Daniel K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First trip with Captain Buddy!

VERIFIED   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...
Daniel K. recommends Captain Buddy’s NEW LISTINGS!
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Steve L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highly recommended!!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Sharking Adventure - 3:00 PM on July 7, 2025
We had an unforgettable day out on the water with Captain Buddy! He was absolutely fantastic with my teenage boys and had them...
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Chuck G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

New to inshore fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing on February 16, 2026
Captain Buddy was very knowledgeable and a great teacher to someone like me who has really never fished southern waters. he...
Chuck G. recommends Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures
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