Captain
Michael Whitesides

Member since July 2022 Mount Pleasant, United States
Background
Captain Michael grew up fishing with his dad and pawpaw. Throughout the years, his passion for fishing grew stronger, so he decided to make a career out of it and become a USCG-licensed captain of Salty Angler Fishing Charters. Join Captain Michael in making everlasting memories and fishing stories!
Techniques
Live bait, bottom fishing, jigging, popping corks and lures, inshore and nearshore reef fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Whitesides

Mount Pleasant, United States
Background
Captain Michael grew up fishing with his dad and pawpaw. Throughout the years, his passion for fishing grew stronger, so he decided to make a career out of it and become a USCG-licensed captain of Salty Angler Fishing Charters. Join Captain Michael in making everlasting memories and fishing stories!
Techniques
Live bait, bottom fishing, jigging, popping corks and lures, inshore and nearshore reef fishing.
Anglers Choice
167
Reviews
29
Fishing Reports
Verified

My Charter Listing

Salty Angler Fishing Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(167 reviews)
Angler's choice
Mount Pleasant
 5 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 167 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (503)
AMAZING TRIP!
AMAZING TRIP!
Great day on the water
+500
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Stephen A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Just Perfect for Us

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on June 19, 2025
Spent a half day on Charleston Harbor catching many sharks !! We wanted to be in the breeze on a hot day and have our lines...
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John W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore on May 29, 2025
Mike is an excellent captain. He was friendly, helpful and easy to work with in the midst of multiple rods in the water, cooperation...
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Emily H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wish we could fish with Mike everyday

VERIFIED   Shark Fishing Trip PM on May 27, 2025
Boat was clean, well supplied. I canโ€™t say enough about the Captain. Mike was so knowledgeable. He made our trip effortless!...
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Robert S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Big fish!!

VERIFIED   Shark Fishing Trip PM on May 5, 2025
Had a great trip! We were on fish quick and steady. Ended with some beautiful bull reds!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Iโ€™ll do...
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Duncan D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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REDFISH

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on March 22, 2025
Captain Mike was great with novice children. Constantly positioned bait for them to make a catch.ย  Put us on a hot spot where...
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