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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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(450 reviews)
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Mount Pleasant
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 450 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Kerry & Kelly Brown
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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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
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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
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Super Guided Fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  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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James D.
Excellent
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Best guide out there

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip - Inshore PM on November 13, 2025
Brian is very knowledgeable about the area and all local species. We caught plenty of fish and had a great time. He is very...
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John L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Local experience

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip - Inshore AM on November 13, 2025
From the area but have been away for years.ย  CAPT knew the loactions and did not waste time moving when fish had lock jaw.ย ...
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