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Brian Finnegan
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Brian Finnegan

Charleston, United States
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
Join Captain Brian for a memorable fishing journey in Charleston, South Carolina. The captain has got many years of fishing under his belt and will know how to make your trip fun and help you land a catch!

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Rating

4.9
293 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

99%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (293)

Showing 1 – 5 of 293 reviews
  • Adam Myers
    Adam Myers
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Family Trip

    Half Day Trip • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Brian is great! Great with all levels of fishing! Sets up everything and helps you when you need it which makes it a fun, easy, and enjoyable. He tells you what you caught and about it as much as he can. Takes you to all of his known spots. The best thing about it is that you go chatch sharks! On our trip he told us how to do it when you have one on the line and if you need help he comes right over! He is happy to take a brake and take pictures of you with the fish. Captain Brian is the GOAT!

    Response from Captain

    I appreciate your review, Adam! It was nice meeting your family today, and enjoying some beautiful weather. It was great to see you land that 40” Red Drum!! That was awesome. Enjoy vacation and look forward to next time. Capt. Brian

  • Bradley Lucas
    Bradley Lucas
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    A great day on the water

    Half Day Trip • 3 adults

    Capt Brian was a wonderful guide. He put us on the fish at our first stop. Altogether, we caught 23 fish and were able to kept three. It was a fun and exciting spot. We also stopped at two other spots to try our hand at some flounder and other types of fish. Both were fun to fish and had plenty of bites, but we couldn't bring one on board. I will definitely be returning for another trip with Capt. Brian

    Response from Captain

    I appreciate your review, Bradley! Have a great summer, and look forward to our next trip. Capt. Brian

  • Ryan Hoose
    Ryan Hoose
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Capt Brian is the man!!

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults

    My son and I had a great trip with Capt Brian. He put us on fish almost immediately and kept us on them the whole time. I honestly lost count of how many fish we caught. Redfish, tons of seabass, weakfish, stingrays. Highlight was a 35” bull red that my son caught- he can’t stop talking about it and will definitely remember that one for a while. Thanks Capt Brian!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Response from Captain

    I appreciate the review, Ryan! It was fun fishing with you and Max today. Have a great vacation, and look forward to our next trip. Capt. Brian

  • James Langelotti
    James Langelotti
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    This Captain knows where they're hiding!

    3/4 Day Trip • 3 adults • 1 child

    Wonderful day on the water. First stop was a Sea Bass hit every 10 minutes. One was a good keeper. Next spot was a Hammerhead catch/release, some Croaker, and Spanish Mackerel. Then we moved again and caught a nice Red Drum. Captain Brian and his 1st Mate were knowledgeable, super friendly, and all-around awesome. Highly recommend Heritage Fishing Charters!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Response from Captain

    I appreciate your review, James! It was nice fishing with you and the crew. Thanks again, and maybe we can go again in the fall. Capt. Brian

  • Jeremy Rankin
    Jeremy Rankin
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2021
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Beautiful day on the water

    Early start Half day trip • 2 adults

    I had a great time!!! I caught several fish 🐟!!! Trout, Reds, and flounders!! Captain was friendly and fun. Easy going fun day! Cold water on the boat and sunscreen. This trip is good for all ages. This is good for all level of anglers. Just need to bring your lucky fishing hat or shirt and get ready for fun! Jeremy

    Response from Captain

    I appreciate your review, Jeremy. It was great meeting you, and thanks for fishing with me. Enjoy your summer! Capt. Brian

Real catches shared by our community

  • Heritage Fishing Charters
    Heritage Fishing ChartersCharleston, SC
    Angler holding a large red drum while standing on a center-console fishing boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Great time of year for inshore speckled trout and red drum fishing. Captain Brian has been chartering over 20 years, and will have the livewell full of shrimp. Book your trip today!
  • Heritage Fishing Charters
    Heritage Fishing ChartersCharleston, SC
    Solo angler holding a large flounder aboard a center-console boat near a rocky shoreline.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Flounder
    Family fun fishing trips available over Thanksgiving break! Get out on the water with Captain Brian, and get in on thecaction. Great time of year fir fishing Charleston. Book your trip today.
  • Heritage Fishing Charters
    Heritage Fishing ChartersCharleston, SC
    Angler proudly holding a large redfish aboard a center-console fishing boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Still having some endless summer days here in Charleston. Big reds, the trout bite has been really good, and sheepshead are moving in. Plenty of other fish as well. Book your trip today, and get out on the water with me. Capt. Brian
  • Heritage Fishing Charters
    Heritage Fishing ChartersCharleston, SC
    Teen angler holding a large redfish over coastal inshore waters from a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    The fishing has been excellent, from the rivers to the Charleston jetties. I will have the livewell ready to go with live shrimp. Book your trip today, and get in in the action! Captain Brian
  • Heritage Fishing Charters
    Heritage Fishing ChartersCharleston, SC
    Charleston Fall Fishing: Live Bait & Lur
    The wind has been a blowin, but the fish are still chewin. The livewell will be full of bait, and a couple rods ready with artificials. Come get in on the Charleston fall fishin action! Book your trip today with Captain Brian Finnegan. Over 20 years experience as a guide.
  • Heritage Fishing Charters
    Heritage Fishing ChartersCharleston, SC
    Group of adult anglers posing aboard a boat with a freshly caught redfish in a coastal marsh fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Nothing better than the fall in Charleston. The cooler weather is bringing some fun inshore fishing. Capt. Brian will have the livewell full of bait and the boat ready to roll! Just bring drinks/food for the cooler on board. Book your trip today!
  • Heritage Fishing Charters
    Heritage Fishing ChartersCharleston, SC
    Two adult anglers proudly hold a large red drum on the bow of a fishing boat near a rocky jetty.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    I want to fish everyday this time of year! The livewell will be full of live bait, and the rods will be rigged up. We will get on the spot, and hope to catch 30-70+ fish. Can’t wait to fish with you and the crew, here in Charleston. Capt. Brian Finnegan
  • Heritage Fishing Charters
    Heritage Fishing ChartersCharleston, SC
    Adult angler proudly holding a large redfish over the marsh-lined inshore waters from a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Windy days can still make for some fun inshore fishing. Caught almost 40 reds this morning, couple trout, a bkack drum, and a flounder. Book your trip with Capt. Brian Finnegan today!
  • Heritage Fishing Charters
    Heritage Fishing ChartersCharleston, SC
    A young angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing from a boat, showcasing a successful catch in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    It’s October! That brings some of the best fishing of the year, here in Charleston. Captain Brian will have the livewell full of bait(shrimp/mullet), and will put you on the bite. Everything is included in the pricing. Just bring some drinks/snacks fir the 110 Yeti on board. Book your trip today!
  • Heritage Fishing Charters
    Heritage Fishing ChartersCharleston, SC
    Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    The bite is on ?! The cooling temperatures have the fish fired up, and they are crushing the live shrimp. Book your dall trip today, and come get in on the action. Captain Brian looks forward to fishing with you and the crew.

What's biting with Heritage Fishing Charters in Charleston

November offers great fishing for Trout around underwater structure, with plenty of opportunities to target Red Drum, too. This is the driest month, as the fall draws to a close and the tourists leave town.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Angler holding a large red drum while standing on a center-console fishing boat in coastal waters.

Inshore Speckled Trout & Red Drum

Nov 13, 2026 • Charleston
Great time of year for inshore speckled trout and red drum fishing. Captain Brian has been chartering over 20 years, and will have the livewell full of shrimp. Book your trip today!
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Two adult anglers proudly display a pair of redfish on the bow of a fishing boat near a rocky coastal inlet.

Thanksgiving Family Fishing in Charlesto

Nov 10, 2026 • Charleston
Family fun fishing trips available over Thanksgiving break! Get out on the water with Captain Brian, and get in on thecaction. Great time of year fir fishing Charleston. Book your trip today.
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Adult angler proudly holding a striped sheepshead fish aboard a center-console boat in coastal waters.

Big Reds, Good Trout Bite, Sheepshead

Nov 6, 2026 • Charleston
Still having some endless summer days here in Charleston. Big reds, the trout bite has been really good, and sheepshead are moving in. Plenty of other fish as well. Book your trip today, and get out on the water with me. Capt. Brian
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Teen angler holding a large redfish over coastal inshore waters from a fishing boat.

Excellent Fishing from Rivers to Charles

Nov 5, 2026 • Charleston
The fishing has been excellent, from the rivers to the Charleston jetties. I will have the livewell ready to go with live shrimp. Book your trip today, and get in in the action! Captain Brian
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Charleston Fall Fishing: Live Bait & Lur

Oct 25, 2026 • Charleston
The wind has been a blowin, but the fish are still chewin. The livewell will be full of bait, and a couple rods ready with artificials. Come get in on the Charleston fall fishin action! Book your trip today with Captain Brian Finnegan. Over 20 years experience as a guide.
Show more
Group of adult anglers posing aboard a boat with a freshly caught redfish in a coastal marsh fishing environment.

Cool Fall Inshore Fishing in Charleston

Oct 19, 2026 • Charleston
Nothing better than the fall in Charleston. The cooler weather is bringing some fun inshore fishing. Capt. Brian will have the livewell full of bait and the boat ready to roll! Just bring drinks/food for the cooler on board. Book your trip today!
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