Captain
Ryan McHugh

Member since March 2022 Charleston, United States
Background
Capt. Ryan was born and raised in Greenwood, SC. He spent his summers in Charleston going to camp at The Citadel starting at age 9. He moved to Charleston in 1998 when he attended The Citadel in College, and he has remained here ever since. The captain has spent his entire childhood fishing salt water and ponds and streams. He loves it all – fly fishing, spin rods, big conventional reels, bait casters, and more. He has crossed every fish off his list in South Carolina and now he enjoys helping people cross the same species off their lists!
Techniques
Capt. Ryan loves fly fishing! He has been doing it since he was about 12 years old. He loves the challenge of trying to catch any species on the fly rod. In the past 12 years, the captain has spent more and more time bottom fishing in the open ocean. He loves this style of fishing since technology and technique play a big part in it. You never know what it is that you are going to catch!

Hey, I'm Captain Ryan McHugh

Charleston, United States
Background
Capt. Ryan was born and raised in Greenwood, SC. He spent his summers in Charleston going to camp at The Citadel starting at age 9. He moved to Charleston in 1998 when he attended The Citadel in College, and he has remained here ever since. The captain has spent his entire childhood fishing salt water and ponds and streams. He loves it all – fly fishing, spin rods, big conventional reels, bait casters, and more. He has crossed every fish off his list in South Carolina and now he enjoys helping people cross the same species off their lists!
Techniques
Capt. Ryan loves fly fishing! He has been doing it since he was about 12 years old. He loves the challenge of trying to catch any species on the fly rod. In the past 12 years, the captain has spent more and more time bottom fishing in the open ocean. He loves this style of fishing since technology and technique play a big part in it. You never know what it is that you are going to catch!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(49 reviews)
Charleston
Trips from US $600

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 48 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (62)
Fabulous day on the water!
Fabulous day on the water!
Great inshore trip!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Rachael C.
Cumming, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful Trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing on May 29, 2023
This was our second trip with RJ. Our first trip last summer was fabulous so we booked again with RJ this year. This time he...
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David L.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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1 of the best fishing trips to date!!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing on September 12, 2023
Iโ€™ve been on several deep sea fishing trips. From Cabo, Key west, several in the gulf & this was by far 1 of my favorite...
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Kevin M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent day!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on June 18, 2024
Captain RJ managed to pull out a great day of fishing despite high winds and serious chop!
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Kimberly B.
Denver, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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GREAT Fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on May 21, 2022
What a trip! My husband and I have never done anything like this before and let me tell you, this is a 100% must do! Great...
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Carolyn L.
Sparta, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Ryan really knows Charleston Harbor.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on May 28, 2022
Wonderful day fishing with Captain Ryan who grew up on the harbor and knows his fishing. Great 27 foot center console boat...
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