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.

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

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(937 reviews)
Angler's choice
Hilton Head Island
 Last booking: 5 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(29 reviews)
Angler's choice
Hilton Head Island
 6 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 966 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (1339)
1st time shark fishing
1st time shark fishing
1st time shark fishing
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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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Elise M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Buddy is the best

VERIFIED   NEW  5 hour HARDCORE OFFSHORE! on June 12, 2025
Although we didn’t catch anything to grill for dinner, we had some great shark and a sting ray catch. Buddy explained so...
Elise M. recommends Captain Buddy’s NEW LISTINGS!
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Chris M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Everyone caught a shark!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (AM) on August 10, 2024
Captain Jay was fabulous! We have been fishing before but this was our first time shaking and we had a great time. Our family...
Chris M. recommends Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures
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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   NEW  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...
Barry B. recommends Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures
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Bryan W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time On The Water

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing on May 17, 2025
Our trip was awesome, fun, relaxing, and much needed.  Captain Jay was great!  I caught a shark for the first time ever...
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Calvin E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome captain and experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing on April 26, 2025
Captain Jay took 5 adults out on his 26’ center console to 4 or 5 different locations with different species. Although we...
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