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
(451 reviews)
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Mount Pleasant
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 451 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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Kyle D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Brian is the man!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inshore AM on October 3, 2025
Brian is super knowledgeable, friendly, and just a good human being. Me, my wife, and two sons, 8 and 9 had a blast with him....
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Tiffany Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   NEW  WinterTime Fishing - 12:00 PM on February 12, 2026
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John L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Local experience

VERIFIED   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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Jesse G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great morning of fishing!

VERIFIED   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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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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