John Swartzbaugh
John Swartzbaugh
Repeat angler
France
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified

Great outing!

Half Day Afternoon Trip5 adults2 children

We (5, including 2 young boys) had a great time with Captain Stephen during afternoon 4 hour outing. He was very engaged and related well with the boys. Caught 3 nice keepers (2 reds and a black), two of which were pulled in by the boys, and a couple of rays. Some tolerable rain at the start, and a beautiful day thereafter. Captain Stephen has a new, wonderful boat, good equipment, plenty of bait, and is very knowledgeable about the area and fishing spots. Highly recommended!

Reported Catch
Black Drum
Black Drum
Response from Captain

John thank you fir your review and your kind words!! very fun trip !!! tight lines 🎣💯

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Sunshine Charters of Charleston
5.0
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25 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
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+10
4 hour trip • 6 persons
US $500

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  • Luke Kenny
    Luke Kenny
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fishing Trip!

    3 Hour Fishing Charter • 5 adults

    Had a great time on Sunshine Charters. This was my first time fishing with a few friends of varying experience levels. Capt Stephen was knowledgable and patient teaching the more novice fishermen, he also explained why we fished where/how we were. He was personable and gave us a great day of fishing. Boat was clean and bait was ready to go when we got there, we got a few fish and one giant! Captain Stephen is awesome, this will be the only fishing charter I use in Charleston going forward! Could not recommend him enough.

    Reported Catch
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Luke thank you for your review ! you and your party were eat to work with as well and definitely looking forward to our future trip !!! tight lines my friend 💯🎣💪

  • John Swartzbaugh
    John Swartzbaugh
    Repeat angler
    France
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great outing!

    Half Day Afternoon Trip • 5 adults • 2 children

    We (5, including 2 young boys) had a great time with Captain Stephen during afternoon 4 hour outing. He was very engaged and related well with the boys. Caught 3 nice keepers (2 reds and a black), two of which were pulled in by the boys, and a couple of rays. Some tolerable rain at the start, and a beautiful day thereafter. Captain Stephen has a new, wonderful boat, good equipment, plenty of bait, and is very knowledgeable about the area and fishing spots. Highly recommended!

    Reported Catch
    Black Drum
    Response from Captain

    John thank you fir your review and your kind words!! very fun trip !!! tight lines 🎣💯

  • Kirk Richards
    Kirk Richards
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great time!

    3 Hour Fishing Charter • 2 adults

    We had a great fishing trip with Steve! He took us to multiple fishing stops where we caught fish in each spot. He was fun and engaging and as a bonus, he plays great music too! We definitely recommend him and will book with him the next time we are out here.

    Reported Catch
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Kirk and Kimmie fir your review and kind words : ) Great time with you two this morning!! look forward to our next trip !! tight lines 💯🎣💪

  • Lisa Carbol
    Lisa Carbol
    us
    New Mexico, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    First time fishing in South Carolina

    Seasonal Discounted January/Febuary • 4 adults

    This was our first trip to Charleston, SC we wanted to try a fishing trip in our short visit. We weren’t sure what to expect as it was February and the temperatures were colder then usual. Captain Steve was great! Very informative about the area and the fishing. We tried several spots but due to the weather and conditions we were not successful on carching. The views and ride in the boat were wonderful. we got to see dolphins, pelcans, bald eagl and other birds. When we come to SC afain we will for sure book with Sunshine Chartes. Thank you for the adveture!!

    Response from Captain

    Lisa thank you so much for your glowing review:) I definitely had a bladt with you and your awesome family and definitely look forward to our next trip !!!

  • Joseph Selvage
    Joseph Selvage
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    just an awesome morning of fishing with capt. steve

    Half Day Trip A.M • 2 adults

    could not have had a better morning with steve. full live well of bait with 2 cast of the net. 3 hrs later we 13 1/2 big bull reds lol one got sharked. steve is a great captain,great personality and knows where to find the fish. highly recommend.

    Response from Captain

    Jody , All i can say is you guys rocked the heck this morning!!! all the stars aligned today !!! holy moly we crushed it lol want to thank you for being such calm cool and collected clients. i could not ask for better which makes me better :) tight lines guys …. til we meet again 💯🎣💪