Captain
John Cloyd

Member since April 2022 Hilton Head Island, United States
Background
Captain John comes from Louisville, KY. He grew up playing every sport imaginable and fishing for Bass. He went to college to play baseball and ended up at a school close to the coast, USCB. Captain John received his undergraduate in business administration and started his own charter business shortly after.
Techniques
Captain John loves to live bait fish however when conditions and angler’s skills allow for it, sight fishing is preferred!

Hey, I'm Captain John Cloyd

Hilton Head Island, United States
Background
Captain John comes from Louisville, KY. He grew up playing every sport imaginable and fishing for Bass. He went to college to play baseball and ended up at a school close to the coast, USCB. Captain John received his undergraduate in business administration and started his own charter business shortly after.
Techniques
Captain John loves to live bait fish however when conditions and angler’s skills allow for it, sight fishing is preferred!
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(109 reviews)
Angler's choice
Hilton Head Island
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Trips from US $500

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 109 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (127)
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
94%
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Michael D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day Ripping Lips

VERIFIED   5 Hour โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on April 2, 2025
Great time today out on the water with Captain John, boys had a blast and looking forward to the next visit in July. Thanks...
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Myschael H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience and wonderful memory made

VERIFIED   4 Hour โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore - 11:00 AM on March 23, 2025
Captain John was the best. My 12 year old grandson had the fishing trip of a lifetime. Captain John has way with kids. If he...
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Gabe T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain John is the best

VERIFIED   Bull Red Trip on July 31, 2025
We had a blast with Captain John. Iโ€™ll look him up next time Iโ€™m in HHI.
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Tyrone N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Unforgettable!

VERIFIED   3 hr inshore fishing (PM) on April 8, 2025
Reel in two Sharks & a competition size red fish! My son already wants to book again! What a day.
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Chris T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore - 11:00 AM on May 28, 2025
Captain John was great! Will fish with him again in the future!
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