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
(428 reviews)
Angler's choice
Mount Pleasant
 5 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 428 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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Ben T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Morning with Captian Brian

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inshore AM on April 20, 2025
We had a great time fishing with Brian. We caught a number of Redfish with the biggest being ~27โ€.ย  Brian was great with...
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Nancy R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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I would recommend booking with Flood Tide Charters

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inshore PM on February 10, 2025
The day we went out wasnโ€™t the best- cold, on the verge of rain, and windy.ย  Captain Brian Harris was able to still put...
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Bret M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great first fishing trip with my wife and son.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inshore PM on July 30, 2024
Captain Brian was great and knew where the fish were active.ย  Easy to get along with and worked hard in some slow conditions.ย ...
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Joseph H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome day!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inshore AM on April 8, 2025
Had an amazing time fishing with Captain Brian. He is knowledgeable and great with kids. Boat was safe and comfortable. Caught...
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Kelly K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip - Inshore PM on July 16, 2025
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