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
(435 reviews)
Angler's choice
Mount Pleasant
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 435 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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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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Michael R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Fishing Day!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip - Inshore PM on August 7, 2025
Captain Brian created the opportunity for us to catch fish - the rest was up to us - and we caught a lot of fish!ย  Will definitely...
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Jeff G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

1st Charter in Charleston!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip - Inshore AM on August 2, 2025
Moved down here 2 years ago and have been wanting to do a charter ever since.ย  Captain Brianโ€™s knowledge and experience...
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Kevin M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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