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
(447 reviews)
Angler's choice
Mount Pleasant
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 447 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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Corey O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Jay J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip!!

VERIFIED   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
5.0 / 5
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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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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
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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