Captain
Brian Garris

Member since February 2017 Mount Pleasant, United States
Background
Captain Brian Garris grew up in the Wando River, where he used to fish the waters of the Lowcounty from his father’s dock. Brian has gained a vast knowledge about the local waters, as well as of Charleston Harbor, Cooper River, and Intercostal Waterway, living on the water as a child. He is a U.S.C.G. certified 50 Ton Master Captain and is one of the founders of the East Cooper Fishing Club, an organization founded to help others become better fishermen while giving back to the local community.

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Mount Pleasant, United States
Background
Captain Brian Garris grew up in the Wando River, where he used to fish the waters of the Lowcounty from his father’s dock. Brian has gained a vast knowledge about the local waters, as well as of Charleston Harbor, Cooper River, and Intercostal Waterway, living on the water as a child. He is a U.S.C.G. certified 50 Ton Master Captain and is one of the founders of the East Cooper Fishing Club, an organization founded to help others become better fishermen while giving back to the local community.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(428 reviews)
Angler's choice
Mount Pleasant
 Last booking: 6 hours ago
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 428 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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A great morning of fishing!
Boys day out!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Jesse H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

10 out of 10 would recommend

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inshore PM on June 14, 2025
Despite our trip getting cut short due to lightening being a little too close for comfort, we had an excellent experience and...
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Jesse G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great morning of fishing!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip - Inshore AM on July 21, 2025
Me and my two older boys (13 and 16) went out at 6 am with Captain Brian and his first mate. We saw dolphins and the sun
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Ben M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun Family Fishing Outing

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip - Inshore AM on July 2, 2025
Capt Brian did a great job finding fish for us and all four of us caught redfish. It was a nice morning on the Wando River...
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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
Overall

Capt Brian the fish whisperer

VERIFIED   WinterTime Fishing AM on February 9, 2025
Good time fishing with Brian again. This is a repeat ride with him because of how well he did the first time. We caught fish...
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Kevin M.
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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Boys day out!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip - Inshore PM on July 14, 2025
We had a great time went to several locations to make sure we caught some fish! It was a blast even with the opera music from...
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