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Inshore Fishing Charters in Charleston

20 inshore guides in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Folly Beach and Isle of Palms that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.

20 guides9 publish prices$550 typical half day$1,275 typical full day
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The guides

Charleston inshore fishing guides, A to Z

Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.

4 Sons Charters

Tollers Cove Marina, Mount Pleasant

52 ft Viking Convertible; 45 ft SeaHunter center consoleUp to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreOffshoreDeep seaReefFly fishing

Targets: Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Blackfin tuna, King mackerel, Sailfish, Blue marlin, Red snapper

Deep Sea 10-12 hr ($4,000-$4,900) $4,000Offshore 6-8 hr ($3,000-$3,500) $3,000Inshore ($500-$1,150) $500+3 more on their site
(843) 633-6640Website

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Captain Alex Inshore Charters

233 Marsh Oaks Drive, Charleston, SC 29407

Capt. Alex Pennekamp25 ft Sea Vee; 34 ft Freeman catamaran "Flatline"Up to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreNearshoreDeep seaReef

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Flounder, Shark, Red snapper, Gag grouper, Black sea bass

Inshore 3 hr (Oct-May) $450Inshore 4 hr $600Inshore 6 hr $900+10 more on their site
(843) 532-7942Website

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Captain Bo Fishing Charters

50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Capt. Bo24 ft Sea Hunt RZR bay boat; 33 ft Hydra-Sports CC Tournament EditionUp to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreNearshoreReef

Targets: Shark

33' Hydra-Sports, 6 hours (rates starting at) $1,600
(843) 330-2400Website

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Carolina Guide Service

Charleston

Capt. Jordan Pate18 ft Chittum Islamorada skiff; 23 ft Sportsman 234 Tournament; 25 ft HoogUp to 4 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreNearshoreFly fishing

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Tarpon, Shark, Cobia, Black drum, Sheepshead

(843) 814-7900Website

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Captain Chappy Inshore Charters (Flatsbroke Fishing Charters)

Shem Creek Boat Landing, 1407 Shrimpboat Lane, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Capt. ChappyUp to 5 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

Inshore

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Black drum, Sheepshead, Shark

Inshore Charter 4 hrs (from) $550Inshore Charter 6 hrs (from) $750Inshore Charter 8 hrs (from) $950+2 more on their site
(843) 323-2980Website

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Marsh View Fishing Charters

Reds Ice House, Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant

Capt. Tim Mullins32 ft Contender (offshore); 23 ft Pathfinder bay boat (inshore)Up to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreNearshoreOffshoreReef

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Sheepshead, Cobia, King mackerel, Amberjack, Mahi-mahi

(843) 408-4425Website

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Miss Emily Charters

Bohicket Marina, A dock, Johns Island

Capt. Bob; Capt. Gregg30 ft Sea Hunt center console, twin Yamaha 300

NearshoreOffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Marlin, Tuna, Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, King mackerel, Grouper, Snapper

12 Hour Troll or Bottom $2,00010 Hour Troll or Bottom $1,8008 Hours Bottom Fishing $1,600+1 more on their site
(803) 238-6733Website

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Port City Charters

Charleston

Capt. Zachary LitchfieldJones Brothers 23

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreNearshore

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Shark, Flounder, Sheepshead, Tarpon, Cobia

Rates starting at $400
(843) 560-4714Website

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Simon Says Fishing Charters

Charleston

Capt. Matt Simon26 ft Twin Vee (inshore)Up to 6 guests

InshoreNearshoreOffshoreDeep seaReef

Targets: Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Blackfin tuna, Gag grouper, Red snapper, Cobia, Amberjack, King mackerel

Full Day Deep Drop/Gulf Stream 12 hr $2,40010 Hour Deep Sea Gulf Stream $2,1008 Hour Deep Sea Grocery Store (4 people) $1,800+4 more on their site
(843) 212-6909Website

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Tall Tide Fishing Adventures (Folly Beach Fishing Trips)

97 Center St., Folly Beach, SC 29439

Capt. Gates Roll; Capt. Trevor PokinesAction Craft 24 Coastal Bay; Action Craft 1890Up to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreOffshore

Targets: Spanish mackerel, Flounder

(843) 714-0928Website

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Tight Line Outfitters

97 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439

Capt. William McKenzie25 ft Sea Hunt BX BR "Goose"Up to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreNearshore

Targets: Redfish, Black drum, Speckled trout, Flounder, Cobia, Spanish mackerel, Amberjack, False albacore

Family Fun Fishing Charter 2 hours (starting at) $350Family Fun Fishing Charter 3 hours (starting at) $450Inshore Fishing 4 hours (starting at) $550+4 more on their site
(843) 834-1057Website

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Write Off The Rip Charters

Folly Beach

Capt. Will Adams

InshoreNearshore

Targets: Redfish, Black drum, Cobia, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Black sea bass, Sheepshead, Amberjack

Full Day Family-Friendly Fishing Trip 8 hr (starting at) $850Full Day Advanced Fishing Trip 8 hr (starting at) $850Full Day Guided Fishing Trip 8 hr (starting at) $850+2 more on their site
(843) 270-0909Website

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Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 21 operators: Charleston fishing charters.

What to expect

Inshore fishing in Charleston at a glance

Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.

  • Trip lengths these guides publish: Full day (8 hours or more) – 7; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 7; Half day (about 4 hours) – 6.
  • Fish they list most: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, Shark, Cobia, Black drum, King mackerel.
  • Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
  • Coast Guard license: 12 of 20 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.

Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Charleston fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.

Prices

What an inshore charter costs in Charleston

Calculated from the private-trip prices these guides publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips and fish cleaning can be extra.

TripMedianRangeBoats
Private half day (about 4 hours)$550$550 – $6506
Private full day (about 8 hours)$1,275$850 – $1,8006

More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.

Questions

Inshore charters in Charleston: questions

How much is an inshore fishing charter in Charleston?

Among 6 guides that publish a private half-day price, the median is $550 (from $550 to $650), and the median full day is $1,275. Prices are for the whole boat. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.

What fish do inshore charters target in Charleston?

The fish these guides list most often are Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, Shark, Cobia. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.

Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Charleston?

Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Charleston also runs offshore trips: 11 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.

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