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!

My Charter Listing

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

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 103 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (118)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
93%
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David C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on October 3, 2024
We had a great time with Captain John!ย  Very knowledgeable, put us on big fish!ย  We had a great time!
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Michael H.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Good trip, for pleasure

VERIFIED   Bull Red Trip on July 7, 2025
Caption was personable,ย  boat was was nice. Trip was more for pleasure then serous anglers.
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David S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on July 24, 2023
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John M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   King Mackerel Trip on May 6, 2023
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Edward M.
Clinton, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun half day trip with Captain John

VERIFIED   4 Hour โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on July 26, 2023
John made us feel welcome from the time our charter was booked. When arriving at the dock, he was very friendly. It didnโ€™t...
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