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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Thomas H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
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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Ben T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
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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Theodore G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The best of the best

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inshore PM on November 7, 2025
Best experience with an expert angler
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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
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1st Charter in Charleston!

VERIFIED   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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Joseph H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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