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
(488 reviews)
Angler's choice
Mount Pleasant
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 488 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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
94%
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Jeremy G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Exceeded expectations

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore - 12:30 PM on June 24, 2026
Our family of five recently had the opportunity to fish with Captain Brian, and the experience exceeded every expectation we...
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Thomas E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip in spite of difficult conditions

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on March 17, 2026
The day of our trip the day dawned very cold in the mid 30s, so we delayed the start time until about noon. It was still very...
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Kristin B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun for the whole family

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on July 19, 2026
Captain Brian was very knowledgeable.ย  Born and raised in the area, he was not only familiar with the fish, but also with...
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Jared A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Mid July - Reds, Trout, Flounder

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore - 12:30 PM on July 15, 2026
5 person trip, only fishes 4 rods at a time. Great communication from Captain Brian. Used popping corks and bottom fishing...
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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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