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Charleston Charter Company
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Charleston Charter Company

Mount Pleasant, United States
25+ reviews
We have two full time in-house captains/owners with five other part-time/contract captains. Capt. Ethan Williams is a licensed and registered USCG Maritime Captain. His love for fishing started at a very young age. Having lived all over the United States, Ethan has been able to learn many tricks of the trade in both saltwater and freshwater. While attending Clemson University, Ethan worked in SW Florida as a mate on some of the best fishing boats in the world. There he was featured on several different television shows, magazines articles and radio shows. After his graduation, Ethan brought his skill set to the Lowcountry and became a captain, so he may share his love and knowledge for fishing with others. Ethan likes to spend his free time on the water continuously learning more about new areas and the fish that inhabit them. When he is not out exploring the waterways, Ethan will be with his family and friends enjoying all the many activities Charleston has to offer or traveling to new, global destinations. Ethan's passion for the outdoors is easily noticed as soon as you step on board with him. He will be sure you have an amazing experience. Capt. Brandon Hartman is a licensed and registered USCG Maritime Captain, born with fishing in his blood. With a background in professional bass fishing, Bandon traveled the country for over 8 years fishing the FLW tour along with many other professional tours. After winning on multiple levels, he decided to settle down to his roots in the Carolinas and grow a second profession in fishing as a saltwater charter captain, giving Brandon over 25 years of fishing experience in saltwater and fresh. Just as he did on the FLW tour, Brandon spends his free time chasing new waters and countless fish including inshore, nearshore, and blue water pelagic species. When Brandon is not on the water he spends his time with his beautiful wife, Taylor, his son, Jennings, and their many animals. Brandon has an enormous passion for the fishing industry, and, with his outgoing personality, makes for a great experience on the water.
Brandon H.
Brandon H.
Captain
Bryce R.
Bryce R.
Captain

Charter

Rating

4.8
27 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

All reviews (27)

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  • Michael Garza
    Michael Garza
    us
    California, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Dad and Son Adventure

    3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing • 2 adults

    Captain Bryce was great. We started off o ou 3 hour Shark fishing trip catching two small sharks. We had three more on the lines but lost them before we were able to get them on. they must have been big as it was a good fight. We did also catch 27+ and a 35 inch Red. Only able to brin one onboard. technically left empty handed but not because of Captain. They were too small or too big. Capt. Bryce also took care of the ride with my lower back pain and was able to keep us mostly dry with thunderstorms in the area. Really great trip.

    Response from Charter operator

    Thank Yall for coming out with us! We are glad we could make your fishing adventure in Charleston a great time! Hope to have yall out on the water with us again soon!

  • Michael Jones
    Michael Jones
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
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    Member since 2021
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    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Ethan an Amazing guide

    6 Hour Trip – Nearshore • 4 adults • 1 child

    Had a blast Ethan was great very professional and great with kids and family. Ethan was very knowledgeable and professional. Hands down best fishing guide we have ever had. Ethan put on us multiple Bull reds and sharks. Amazing guide I 100% recomend this charter. look no further this is your charter.

    Response from Charter operator

    Thank yall for choosing us to get you on the water! Had a blast watching everyone reel in some monster fish! Look forward to seeing yall soon!!

  • Taryn Johnson
    Taryn Johnson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
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    Member since 2025
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day of fishing

    5 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing • 2 adults • 1 child

    My son and I had a great morning on the boat. We had a bit of a slow start getting fish on the line but with Captain Ethan’s expertise and knowledge of the area we ended up with multiple incredible catches! (Red drum and a few sharks) Very enjoyable experience, would do again for sure.

    Reported catch:
    Bonnethead Shark
    Blacktip Shark
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you very much for the review! Had a great time on tbe water with yall. Please reach back out to us the next time yall are in the area! Great job on the trophy bull reds!

  • Dawsonn Lawver
    Dawsonn Lawver
    Repeat angler
    us
    Nebraska, US
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    Member since 2024
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    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Would definitely recommend

    6 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing • 3 adults

    We went on this charter for the first time last year, caught 6 lemon sharks, and 3 sting ray. We had such a great time last year we decided to go again this year, it started off slow, but the awesome captain put us on some great fish.

    Response from Charter operator

    It was a blast having yall out on the boat again! Looking forward to the next time!

  • Jaxon Vance
    Jaxon Vance
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
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    Member since 2022
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Trip Yet

    6 Hour Trip – Inshore • 6 adults

    From start to finish we were on the fish. Captain Brent is an awesome dude who not only looked out for us, but everyone else on the water. You can’t beat the level of expertise and the hospitality he shared with us! Looking forward to doing it again!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank yall for coming out with us!! We are very happy yall had a great time with Captain Brent! Lots of quality fish caught. Definitely looking forward to the next day on the water with your group!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Charleston Charter Company
    Charleston Charter CompanyMount Pleasant, SC
    Great Dad and Son Adventure
    Michael G.
    Michael G.
  • Charleston Charter Company
    Charleston Charter CompanyMount Pleasant, SC
    Would definitely recommend
    Dawsonn L.
    Dawsonn L.
  • Charleston Charter Company
    Charleston Charter CompanyMount Pleasant, SC
    Great Day
    Jeffery B.
    Jeffery B.
  • Charleston Charter Company
    Charleston Charter CompanyMount Pleasant, SC
    Best Trip Yet
    Jaxon V.
    Jaxon V.
  • Charleston Charter Company
    Charleston Charter CompanyMount Pleasant, SC
    Fishing with Ethan
    James C.
    James C.
  • Charleston Charter Company
    Charleston Charter CompanyMount Pleasant, SC
    Ethan an Amazing guide
    Michael J.
    Michael J.
  • Charleston Charter Company
    Charleston Charter CompanyMount Pleasant, SC
    Great day of fishing
    Taryn J.
    Taryn J.
  • Charleston Charter Company
    Charleston Charter CompanyMount Pleasant, SC
    Great experience catching sharks and red drum!
    Brett J.
    Brett J.
  • Charleston Charter Company
    Charleston Charter CompanyMount Pleasant, SC
    Did work to make it a success.
    Eric S.
    Eric S.
  • Charleston Charter Company
    Charleston Charter CompanyMount Pleasant, SC
    Experience of a lifetime
    Kathryn V.
    Kathryn V.

What's biting with Charleston Charter Company in Mount Pleasant

The summer shows no sign of stopping as September rolls around. Billfish and Tuna are still available offshore, while Trout and Flounder dominate the shallows. In short, there are fish everywhere!

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

Three anglers proudly displaying their Redfish catch aboard a boat in a sunny fishing environment.

Singles, Doubles, Triples!!!

May 7, 2024 • Mount Pleasant
What a day with these gentlemen from Canada!! The fish were happy and hungry from the start of the trip. The drag never stopped screaming! The warm spring days and negative low tides cause these redfish to school up in tight areas. They were devouring libe shrimp under corks in 8-16 inches of water! We were actually watching the fish eat our baits. There were numerous double hookups with a few triples thrown in as well! Give us a call asap to get on the schedule! Our boats our booking up fast!
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Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while seated on the deck of a fishing boat, enjoying a day on the water.

Monsters are HERE!!

Apr 26, 2024 • Mount Pleasant
The late spring is a perfect time to get out on the water and target these giant, drag screaming red drum. We caught 4 over 42 inches with some smaller ones in the 30-35 inch range to keep us busy while waiting on these big fish to eat! Give us a call today for your chance at a redfish of a lifetime!
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Nearshore Bite is Firing Off!!

Apr 14, 2024 • Mount Pleasant
All I can say is WOW!!! What a day. We were able to make it 25-30 miles out to some nearshore ledges and reefs. It was well worth the ride. Grouper, Snapper of different varieties, triggerfish, mackerel and sharks were roaming around, and they were hungry! Frozen squid was the main bait of choice. It would only be on the bottom for seconds before a fish was on the hook. A few sharks took advantage of the easy meal as we were bringing them up which led to a real hard fight! The anglers took home a cooler full of fish to put in the freezer. Give us a call asap to get on the books! GROUPER SEASON OPENS SOON!!! If nearshore is not what you would like to do, the inshore bite is still going off as well!
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Three young anglers proudly displaying their catches of Redfish while enjoying a day on the water.

Cold Front & Heavy Winds

Apr 8, 2024 • Mount Pleasant
A cold front brought strong winds and much cooler weather to the area for a couple days. We were still able to get out and find hungry fish that were out of the wind. They are still in their Spring time patterns. We had to bounce around to a few different areas until we found a school of fish that wanted to eat. Once we located them, there were multiple double and triple hookups with fish of all sizes! The redfish are still being caught using live shrimp under corks and on carolina rigs under docks or against mud flats with oyster beds close by. There can be multiple schools of fish in the same area, so be careful when approaching a spot. Try not to spook a school! Big trout are starting to be caught in deeper water cuts and a long deep water grass lines with oysters at the base of them. It is not uncommon to find trout in the 20+ inch range! We typically catch these with live shrimp on slip corks so we can adjust the depth depending on where the fish are staging. Give us a call or message ASAP to get on the books!!!!
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Two anglers proudly displaying their catches of Redfish while standing on a boat in a scenic fishing environment.

Happy Fish & Couple!!

Apr 1, 2024 • Mount Pleasant
The water keeps getting warmer and the fishing keeps getting better! This couple is showing off one of the many double hookups we had that day! The red drum have started to kick into their spring time patterns. We are finding smaller schools of hungry fish ready to take our baits. Shrimp and mud minnows have been the go to for the past few weeks. We will either use a Zman Redfish Eye jig head to put the baits on the bottom or use slip corks to float across the flats. Both methods have proved successful. Mixed in with these fish are nice black drum. They are always a pleasant surprise when you hook into one. Trout and sheepshead have also been around. The trout are primarily around deeper structure in 8-12 ft of water. The bull reds are starting to make an appearance in the harbor and along our jetties. You can catch these drag screaming giants on the bottom with cut bait using a Carolina rig. We suggest a 8/0 circle hook and enough weight on a fish finder rig to keep the bait on the bottom in the current. As we continue into Spring, we only expect the bite to get better! We will be seeing the toothy critters showing up soon as well! Book us today to get out on our beautiful waters and lets catch some fish!!
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Two anglers proudly displaying a large Redfish aboard a Pathfinder boat in a scenic fishing environment.

Early Spring Bulls!!

Mar 23, 2024 • Mount Pleasant
Cooler mornings have led to warm beautiful afternoons and the fishing is terrific. This trip’s clients wanted to find some big redfish. We did exactly that. With 9 reds over 30 inches and one doozy of a 46 inch bull red in 2 hours, they were wiped out! Early spring has the bulls hanging out at the local jetties and other known areas for bulls to be found. Live bait on the bottom or floated under corks in these areas have been the proven tactic. Be sure to have the correct size tackle to tame these big fish!! Reach out to Charleston Charter Company to get on our books and have your shot at these drag screamin’ monsters!!!
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