Inshore Fishing Charters in Hilton Head
In Hilton Head, "Inshore Fishing" can describe anything from the shallow creeks of the salt marsh, to the open rivers and sounds ("bays") and even the first few miles out into the ocean. These are the waters you'll be exploring on shorter charters in the 4 hour or less range.
Hilton Head enjoys a fantastic inshore fishery throughout most of the year, thanks in large part to the significant tidal range (7 feet or so on average!) that flushes water in and out of the coastal estuary twice daily. Check out HiltonHeadTides.com for more detailed information on the local tides. It's a big part of our local fishing scene, and many species activity depends entirely upon the tides. When a fishing charter captain suggests a particular start time based upon the tides, you'll be smart to take their advice!
Generally, Inshore Fishing charters are boats for up to 6 guests, plus captain (and sometimes a mate). Most inshore fishing vessels are designed for more than 6 passengers, however Coast Guard regulations limit their commercial use to 6 persons.
Hilton Head enjoys a fantastic inshore fishery throughout most of the year, thanks in large part to the significant tidal range (7 feet or so on average!) that flushes water in and out of the coastal estuary twice daily. Check out HiltonHeadTides.com for more detailed information on the local tides. It's a big part of our local fishing scene, and many species activity depends entirely upon the tides. When a fishing charter captain suggests a particular start time based upon the tides, you'll be smart to take their advice!
Generally, Inshore Fishing charters are boats for up to 6 guests, plus captain (and sometimes a mate). Most inshore fishing vessels are designed for more than 6 passengers, however Coast Guard regulations limit their commercial use to 6 persons.
Hilton Head Inshore Fishing Charter Boats:
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A Live One
A Live One
Freeman 29 — Capt. Blair Willis
A professional waterman since 1996, Capt. Blair guides inshore and offshore fishing trips for all species. His charter fishing boats are A Live One, a Freeman 29 catamaran, and Stingray, a Yellowfin 17 Skiff. -
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Cool Cat
Cool Cat
27' Cape Horn
Capt. Chris Prince
Join Capt. Chris aboard his 27' Cape Horn with twin Yamaha outboards and have some fun on the water! Cobia, Sharks, and Redfish are some of the primary targets at different times of the year, and Cool Cat will put you in the right spot for the best opportunity to catch 'em up! HiltonHeadIslandFishing.net -
Hammerhead
Live Oac's Hammerhead
25' FJ&S SportFish — Capt. Travis Meissner
Hammerhead™ is Live Oac's 25' SportFish guided by Capt. Travis Meissner, who has been leading trips with Hilton Head's Live Oac for nearly a decade. Specialties include redfish and shark fishing in Port Royal and Calibogue Sounds, and yes, Hammerheads are not uncommon when you're fishing with Captain Travis! -
Outcast
Outcast Sport Fishing
26' Glacier Bay
Capt. Chip Michalove
The Outcast is a 26 foot Glacier Bay Catamaran powered by twin Yamaha outboards. Cats typically provide a softer ride on the water. The twin hulls cut through the waves minimizing the pounding and slapping of conventional monohulls. Capt. Chip Michalove is shark fishing specialist, and has caught and released more Great White Sharks than any other Hilton Head Island charter captain! OutcastFishing.com -
Polecat Sportfishing
Polecat Sportfishing
27' Pro Sports Catamaran
Capt. Jon "Gumbo" DeLoach
Captain "Gumbo" has fished Hilton Head since the early 80s, and brings his experience as both a charter captain and a multiple tournament winner to you on a charter aboard Polecat. PoleCatCharters.com -
Reelin'
Reelin' Charters
33' Hydra Sport
Capt. Marc Pincus
Capt. Marc Pincus brings his years of charter and tournament fishing experience to guests aboard a 33' Hydra Sport with TRIPLE Yamaha F250s to get you where you need to go fast and in comfort. Marc organizes the long running annual SC Wahoo Series and the Hilton Head Harbor Wahoo Shootout tournaments, and is a long time participant in SKA Kingfish Tournaments. His tournament-honed expertise is at your service aboard charters for various species inshore and offshore in Hilton Head. ReelinCharters.com -
Runaway
Runaway
31' Custom Sportfish
Capt. Bill Parker
Capt. Bill Parker brings over 30 years of charter experience to you as his guests aboard the Runaway. At 31 feet long with a 12 foot beam, she's a smooth riding and comfortable sport fishing boat. RunawayFishingCharter.com -
Stingray
Live Oac's Stingray
Yellowfin 17 Skiff — Capt. John Werner
Check out the flats and inshore waters with Capt. John Werner aboard Live Oac's Stingray. This Yellowfin 17 Skiff offers a fantastic ride and the ability to get into super skinny water where the redfish like to hide. Capt John's years of experience as a fishing guide and an athletic coach provide a perfect blend of talents for both beginning anglers and lifelong fishing fanatics. You'll have a blast with Capt. John on the Stingray. -
Stray Cat Charters
Stray Cat
27' Power Catamaran
Capt. Jim Clark
Featuring quick access to the Hilton Head's north end fishing grounds, enjoy a quick and easy ride aboard the Stray Cat fishing for Hilton Head's best catch. StrayCatCharter.com -
Sweet Pea Fishing
Sweet Pea Fishing
22' Glacier Bay
Capt. John Brackett
Capt. John Brackett is an experienced fishing charter captain as well as a professional photographer. Enjoy a great day of fishing on a comfortable riding cat boat with the latest electronics, tackle, and an enclosed head. Fish for species including Redfish, Seatrout, Sheepshead and more. SweetPeaFishing.com -
More Hilton Head Fishing Charters…
Awesome Adventure Charters
23' Jones Brothers & 17' Ranger Skiff
Capt. Kai Williams
Private fishing charters with Awesome Adventure Charters include light tackle and fly fishing Hilton Head's inshore and nearshore waters. AwesomeAdventureCharters.comBay Runner
Pathfinder 2400
Capt. Miles Altman
Over 4 decades in the charter and seafood business, Capt. Miles brings a wealth of knowledge to your service aboard his Hilton Head fishing charters with Bayrunner. bayrunnerfishinghiltonhead.comBulldog
32' Prowler Sportfish
Capt. Christiaan Politzer
A second generation charter fisherman, Capt. Christiaan brings a tremendous amount of experience to you aboard the Bulldog. Fish inshore or offshore for a variety of species including king mackerel, cobia, grouper, snapper, tarpon, and monster sharks. bulldogfishingcharters.comCatmandoo
27' Pro Sports Catamaran
Capt. Jim
Decades of HHI fishing knowledge are at your service with Capt. Jim on the Catmandoo. Enjoy a Hilton Head fishing charter anywhere from a foot of water inshore to 100 miles out, there is something for everyone. HHIDeepSeaFishing.comCleopatra Charters
18' Hewes Bonefisher
Capt. Jimmy Reese
Capt. Jimmy Reese is one of Hilton Head's most experienced flats fishing charter captains, and he'd love to share that expertise with you on a Hilton Head Fishing Charter aboard Cleopatra. CleopatraCharters.comFishin' Coach
22' Century Bay Boat
Capt. Dan Utley
Captain Dan is an expert inshore fisherman with the patience to "Coach Up" beginning angler and the knowledge to challenge the experienced fisherman. FishinCoach.comGullah Gal
34' Crusader Fly Bridge
Capt. Jeff Kline
Family fishing fun aboard the Gullah Gal departing Shelter Cove Marina for your next Hilton Head fishing charter. hiltonheadislandcharterfishing.comHoney B
35' Bertram
Capt. Jeff Kline
Family fishing fun aboard Honey B departing Shelter Cove Marina for your next Hilton Head fishing charter. hiltonheadislandcharterfishing.comLoCo Fly Charters
18' Maverick
Capt. Mark Nutting
Hop aboard LoCo Fly Charters' 18' Maverick skiff with Capt. Mark who is a fly fishing specialist. Beginners are welcome and light tackle is available as an alternative. LoCoFlyCharters.comMegabite
23' Parker SE Sportfish
Capt. Kent Bird
Capt. Kent Bird is a native island local who started fishing in the early 70s. Benefit from his lifetime of Hilton Head fishing experience aboard the Megabite for a fantastic charter trip. MegabiteFishingHiltonHead.comMighty Mako
Custom 25' Center Console
Capt. Dave Fleming
Capt. Dave has over 20 years guiding experience and his resume includes thousands of satisfied and appreciative vacationing anglers. The Mighty Mako has a huge amount of fishing space, with a wide 9 foot beam. It's shallow 10 inch draft allows access to tight spots you can't reach in other boats, and this can make the difference in finding the fish. MightMako.comMoneric
27' Key West & 19' Hewes Flats Boat
Capt. Eric Moore
Join Capt. Eric for a Hilton Head fishing charter inshore for cobia, trout, redfish, tarpon or sharks, or head offshore for an additional variety of species. Moneric.comOff The Hook
21' Egret Flats Boat
Capt. Bryan Vaughn
Capt. Brian is a light tackle and fly fishing specialist with over 25 years experience guiding charters. OffTheHookCharters.comPapa Bear
30' Sportfish
Capt. Michael Perry
Capt. Michael Perry is a third generation fishing guide who has been guiding Hilton Head fishing charters since the mid 90s. You'll enjoy a great experience inshore or offshore fishing with Papa Bear. papabearcharters.comSouthern Spots
Skeeter SX240
Capt. Wes Chesnutt
Capt. Wes will lead your Hilton Head fishing charter in search of inshore and nearshore targets like redfish, cobia, sharks and more. His custom bay boat has a tower for spotting fish and a bimini top for shade. southernsportsfishingcharters.comTallboy
31' Custom Carolina
Capt. Richard Pollitzer
Enjoy a great ride, lots of fishing space, and the comfort of a full enclosure aboard Tallboy with Capt. Richard Pollitzer. tallboyfishingcharters.comTop Shot Sport Fishing
31' Morgan
Capt. Jay Prescott
Enjoy a Hilton Head Fishing Charter with Capt. Jay Prescott aboard the Top Shot, a beautiful 1989 Morgan sport fishing boat powered by a Caterpillar turbo diesel. topshotsportfishing.comTrue Grits
34' Fitz Fly Bridge
Capt. Jeff Kline
Family fishing fun aboard True Grits departing Shelter Cove Marina for your next Hilton Head fishing charter. hiltonheadislandcharterfishing.com
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