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
(438 reviews)
Angler's choice
Mount Pleasant
 4 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 438 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Awesome day. It was a nice family day.
Awesome day. It was a nice family day.
Awesome day. It was a nice family day.
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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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Nick V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore AM on June 16, 2025
Second time fishing with captain Brian and he didnโ€™t disappoint.ย  Got us on the fish even though the fish were tight...
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Kirk L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome day. It was a nice family day.

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip - Inshore AM on August 8, 2025
It was great day of fishing Brian took us to amazing spots. At least one of caught something at every place.
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Holly D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great frat trip !!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip - Inshore AM on August 11, 2025
Brian and his son were so patient, and kind very knowledgable. . Enjoyed our trip and would book again!!
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Corey O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Brian was Awesome!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip - Inshore PM on July 31, 2025
Captain Brian is very personable and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed our trip very much!!
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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   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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