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
(452 reviews)
Angler's choice
Mount Pleasant
 Last booking: 5 hours ago
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 452 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (551)
Off season, but on the fish!
Off season, but on the fish!
Fishing with Brian
+548
Angler rating
428
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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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Kerry & Kelly Brown
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

GREAT DAY ON THE WATER!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore AM on September 11, 2025
Capt. Brian did a great job for my wife & me on a slow bite day. Made sure we had multiple opportunities, which paid off with...
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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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Tom B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Super Guided Fishing

VERIFIED   WinterTime Fishing - 12:00 PM on November 6, 2025
Brian took us to 4 different river sites and we caught fish at 3 of them, including huge red fish at the last place. He took...
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Gregory O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Off season, but on the fish!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip - Inshore AM on March 9, 2026
Knows the spots and does not waste time getting hook deep into the fish.ย  Caught reds, 2 keepers and 2 returns, Sheepshead...
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Draven R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

HUGE REDS!! SUCCESS!!!!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inshore PM on October 8, 2025
this was a great trip.ย  he put us on some big redfish several tome, me and my gf both caught several that were above the slot...
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