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
(446 reviews)
Angler's choice
Mount Pleasant
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 446 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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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Kirk L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome day. It was a nice family day.

VERIFIED   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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Edward P.
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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Awesome time

VERIFIED   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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Michael T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Big A$$ Fish !!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inshore AM on June 11, 2025
Captain Brian was great. Caught a Stingray, a Bluefish and a Redfish. Nothing to take home, but had a great time.
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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
Overall

Great frat trip !!

VERIFIED   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
Overall

Captain Brian was Awesome!!

VERIFIED   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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