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With miles of secluded, sandy beaches, thousands of acres of tranquil marsh habitats, and pristine Lowcountry waterways teeming with abundant wildlife and marine life, the beautiful barrier island of Seabrook is a coastal paradise just waiting to be explored!
Seabrook Island is a certified Audubon International Sustainable Community and pristinely preserved as a critical habitat for a variety of wildlife including our local, friendly dolphin pods, Loggerhead sea turtles that visit seasonally to nest, and a wide variety of fish species (and sharks!) that inhabit the Atlantic Ocean, rivers, and Intracoastal waterways around Charleston.
A vacation on Seabrook Island sets the tone for a luxury lifestyle blended with peaceful outdoor exploration in nature. Spend your days lounging around oceanfront pools, sunbathing and surf fishing on the beach, teeing off on Audubon golf courses, biking around the island, birdwatching on the nature trails, or experiencing the best of the South Carolina barrier islands with a local guide.
The South Carolina barrier islands are considered one of the best fishing spots on the east coast. Whether you’re an avid angler or a family of beginners, there are plenty of opportunities to cast a line in paradise during your stay on Seabrook Island, SC. Big bonus – Seabrook Island is a dog-friendly destination and you can even adventure the Lowcountry waterways with your pup!
Types of Fishing Charters
Inshore Fishing Charters: Inshore fishing charters navigate the smaller channels, creeks, inlets, and marshlands along the Lowcountry waterways. Fish species include common saltwater fish such as spotted sea trout, flounder, croaker, and large schools of redfish feeding on the flats. Sharks are commonly caught on inshore fishing charters.
Near Coastal & Reef Fishing: Venture one to three miles offshore on an action-packed adventure bottom fishing the wrecks and reefs surrounding Seabrook and Kiawah Island. Near coastal and reef fishing charters are geared for both families and serious anglers with likely catches of redfish, sheepshead, sea bass, cobia, and large sharks too!
Offshore Fishing: If hunting for big game fish in the Lowcountry is on your bucket list, an offshore fishing charter on Seabrook Island is unbeatable! These full-day charters take you on a deep-sea adventure for a trophy catch of grouper, mahi mahi, tuna, marlin, and a wide variety of shark species.
Shark Fishing Charters: Sharks are regularly encountered when fishing in Seabrook Island’s waterways and Atlantic ocean, and it’s thrilling! Seabrook Island shark fishing charters are an extraordinary experience for anglers of all ages and abilities and are geared towards fun and excitement for the whole family.
Best Fishing Charters on Seabrook Island
Located less than a mile from the Seabrook Island Gate House, Bohicket Marina is the local launching point for boat rentals, sightseeing tours, dolphin-watching adventures, and a wide variety of Charleston fishing charters.
There’s nothing quite like spending the day with an experienced captain that has been navigating the Charleston barrier islands and waterways for decades. On a guided fishing charter, you don’t need to do a thing, except perhaps pack a cooler of your favorite snacks and beverages! Your captain will supply the fishing license, all the fishing gear and bait, exciting local fishing stories, and lifelong memories (and a fish or two!) to take home.
Bohicket Marina
Phone: (843) 708-1486
Journey through the breathtaking Lowcountry waterways with Coastguard Captain Brad at Sonny Boy Charters. Choose from a variety of inshore, nearshore, and shark fishing charters for the whole family, guided eco-tours around the barrier islands, or a romantic sunset cruise along Bohicket Creek.
Bohicket Marina
Phone: (843) 814-8982
Since 2004, Captain Chris at Keen Eye Charters has been guiding anglers through the coastal creeks, wrecks and reefs, and deep ocean waters surrounding South Carolina’s beautiful barrier islands. Capt. Chris offers inshore, nearshore, and offshore big game fishing as well as customized charter tours for dolphin-watching, crabbing, shelling, and barrier island adventures.
Captain Jacks Sailing & Dolphin Watching
Bohicket Marina
Phone: (843) 343-1772
“It is your day. Your Way!“ with Captain Jacks Charters at Bohicket Marina. Climb aboard the Palmetto Tide, a classic 33-foot sailing yacht, for a family fishing trip bottom fishing the scenic inshore creeks around Seabrook Island – he’ll even let you sail the boat! Private sailing charters are available for personalized tours, sunset sails, and dolphin watching at its best!
St. Johns Marina
Phone: (843) 442-4706
Situated at St. Johns Yacht Harbor on the Stono River near Charleston, Lil Darlin’ Charters offer half-day fishing charters on the inshore waters, thrilling shark fishing trips, sunset cruises, eco-adventures, and sightseeing tours of historic Charleston Harbor. As a lifelong resident of Charleston, Captain Lindsay’s knowledge and passion for Lowcountry fishing are matchless!
Ripley Light Marina
Phone: (864) 430-3648
Whether you’re looking to cast at schools of redfish in the shallows, catch flounder on the fly, or bust bait out in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, Captain Rob Williams at Citadel Marine Services has you covered! Departing from Ripley Light Marina on the Ashley River in Charleston, Capt. Rob’s private customized charters and guided fishing trips are intimate and exciting.
Kiawah Island
Phone: (843) 768-6001
Night Heron Park on neighboring Kiawah Island has a number of recreational programs, tours, and experiences that are available to visitors not staying on the island, including an excellent variety of inshore, nearshore, and shark fishing charters. A confirmed reservation is required to receive a pass to access Kiawah Island and Night Heron Park.
Top Tips for a Fishing Charter
- Book well in advance!
- Dress in layers with light rain gear for changing weather conditions.
- Wear soft sole, non-marking shoes.
- Pack sunscreen, a wide-brimmed sun hat, UV protection sunglasses, and bug spray for the South Carolina no-see-ums.
- Consider motion sickness medication if it’s your first time out on the water!
- Stock a cooler with snacks and drinks, if required.
- Bring binoculars for dolphin and wildlife watching.
- Take 100s of photos for lifelong memories.
Stay with Seabrook ExclusivesÂ
Cast a line in paradise, in any season, with Seabrook Exclusives! Our exclusive collection of Seabrook Island vacation rentals includes luxury oceanfront homes, waterfront rentals at Bohicket Marina, pet-friendly villas with a community pool and crabbing dock on the tidal creek, and a rare Seabrook Island vacation rental with a private dock on Captain Sam’s Creek.
Ready to cast a line in paradise? Browse our collection of Seabrook Island vacation rentals, find travel inspiration in our Seabrook Island Travel Blog, or call our team of vacation specialists today at (843) 768-0808 to match you with the perfect rental for your fishing vacation on Seabrook Island.
