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
(429 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 429 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (515)
A great morning of fishing!
Boys day out!
Boys day out!
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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:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Edward P.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome time

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip - Inshore AM on July 7, 2025
Captain Brian was a great guy very helpful and extremely knowledgeable and attentive I highly recommend going with him he was...
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Jay J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip - Inshore PM on July 12, 2025
Awesome Captain and we all caught fish and enjoyed a safe and wonderful trip.
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Brian M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome day on the water!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inshore PM on April 10, 2025
I brought my 14yo son for his first time for red fish.ย  We ended up with numerous red fish, black drum and finished the day...
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Thomas H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inshore AM on June 20, 2025
Has a wonderful time with my 2 sons. Captain was great and very knowledgeable. Caught some fish and saw some dolphins, came...
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