Charter Operator
Charleston Charter Company

Member since August 2022 Mount Pleasant, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
At Charleston Charter Company, we pride ourselves in being able to offer many different techniques in order to cater not only to how and where the fish are biting, but to how our clients prefer to fish as well. Our extensive knowledge allows all our clients to have the best opportunity to catch fish regardless of the season and weather. Fishing in the Charleston area is always changing. We make it a point to stay on top of these changes and to keep catching! We primarily focus on the inshore waters with light tackle and live bait. However, when the ocean is calm, we will venture out to our many nearshore wrecks, reefs, live bottom, etc. and drop down live bait or jigs for bigger fish as well.

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Mount Pleasant, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
At Charleston Charter Company, we pride ourselves in being able to offer many different techniques in order to cater not only to how and where the fish are biting, but to how our clients prefer to fish as well. Our extensive knowledge allows all our clients to have the best opportunity to catch fish regardless of the season and weather. Fishing in the Charleston area is always changing. We make it a point to stay on top of these changes and to keep catching! We primarily focus on the inshore waters with light tackle and live bait. However, when the ocean is calm, we will venture out to our many nearshore wrecks, reefs, live bottom, etc. and drop down live bait or jigs for bigger fish as well.
Our Team
Brandon H.
Captain
Bryce R.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(11 reviews)
Mount Pleasant
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $300

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (10)
Great experience catching sharks and red drum!
Did work to make it a success.
Experience of a lifetime
+7
Angler rating
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
67%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Jeffrey M.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  July 21, 2025
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Eric S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Did work to make it a success.

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Trip โ€“ Shark Fishing on July 16, 2025
Ethan worked with us to fit our schedule, was flexible and hard working, and got us on the fish. It was the kind of trip where...
Eric S. recommends Charleston Charter Company
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Kathryn V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Experience of a lifetime

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on June 22, 2025
My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary and caught large enough fish to keep. The memories will last a lifetime and...
Kathryn V. recommends Charleston Charter Company
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Brett J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience catching sharks and red drum!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on July 17, 2025
Would recommend doing it again!
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Jason L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ethan

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Shark Fishing on June 7, 2025
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