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Hilton Head Fishing, Deep Sea Fishing
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The Island and Lowcountry area of South Carolina offer fishing opportunities to satisfy most any desire, be it saltwater fishing, flyfishing, deep-sea fishing, fishing charters, tours, sailing, or simply casting your reel over the nearest pier (don't forget your permit) and you''ll enjoy all the natural beauty and splendor that the Lowcountry Lifestyle has to offer! Fishing charters, offshore and deep-sea fishing and sportfishing tours are available on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, and the surrounding areas.

Hilton Head Fishing Charters and Guides

www.mightymako.comMIGHTY MAKO SPORT FISHING
Captain David Fleming
Hilton Head Island
From backwater creeks to where ocean waters meet
 
Come enjoy the calm, peaceful inshore waters surrounding Hilton Head with island native, Capt. David Fleming. Each trip is customized and personalized in order to provide the optimum experience. With over 20 years of guiding skill, and a friendly laid back style, Capt. Dave possesses the knowledge and finesse to make your fishing trip the "highlight" of your island vacation. The boat, a 25ft custom design sport fisher, is kept in immaculate condition with all tackle and equipment fresh and tuned-up. The Mighty Mako specializes in light tackle and live bait. Fishing out of Palmetto Bay Marina on the South end of the island, the Mighty Mako is within minutes of all resorts and plantations. No gate, parking fees, or hassles. Targeted species include Redfish, Trout, Cobia, Tarpon, and many seasonal species including Sharks! During fall fishing from Oct. thru Dec. backwater Redfish trips are discounted.(check Website for details) Captain Dave's favorite time on the water is when he is watching young kids pull in Big Fish and seeing the smiles on everyone's faces. Lets go fishing and make some memories. And remember, "Get a Kid Hooked!"
 
Visit the website at www.mightymako.com

Visit the Palmetto Bay Marina website by clicking here.




www.bulldogfishingcharters.comBULLDOG FISHING CHARTERS
Captain Christiaan Pollitzer
Hilton Head Island
843.422.0887

 
"Enjoy a day on the water aboard the "Bulldog" with Captain Christiaan Pollitzer.

Fish and ride in comfort on a 32 ft sportfishing boat equipped with a clean bathroom, plenty of cushioned seating, and shade from the sun. With over 25 years of local charter fishing experience, Captain Christiaan is a 2nd generation Hilton Head Island charter boat captain, following in his father's footsteps. Families and kids are always welcome on the "Bulldog." We see dolphin on many of our trips! Enjoy a beautiful sunset while fishing on an Evening 3hr Shark Trip in calm waters, available from May-October and is perfect for the "junior angler." 4, 6, 8, and 10 hour trips available.
Catch cobia, tarpon, king mackerel, spanish mackerel, grouper, snapper, and plenty of sharks (Blacktip, Hammerhead, Tiger, Lemon, and Bull). www.bulldogfishingcharters.comIf you are interested in having your catch for dinner and do not feel like cooking, Hudson's and the Crazy Crab Seafood Restauraunts are nearby and will cook your fresh catch for you! Call Captain Christiaan directly to make your reservation for an adventure that the whole family will remember.

Visit the website at www.bulldogfishingcharters.com



www.bulldogfishingcharters.comTALLBOY FISHING CHARTERS
Captain Richard Pollitzer
1 Hudson Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
843.575.2550
rpollitzer@gmail.com
 
If you haven't explored Hilton Head Island on the water, you simply haven't explored Hilton Head. Spend some time on the majestic tidal waters surrounding Hilton Head Island for the scenery alone, but before your eyes tire of the natural beauty get busy catching fish with native Captain Richard Pollitzer. We offer trips to suit any budget, any group, and any family (kids are most certainly welcomed and appreciated). If you have more people than one boat can handle, we can add another boat! Captain Pollitzer is part of a family of charter boat captains, all right here on Hilton Head. Catch a wide variety of hard-fighting (and delicious) local fish including, Cobia, Tarpon, Redfish, and Monster Sharks. The Tallboy is a nicely equipped 25' SeaVee sportfish with a small cabin and a potty, shade, and cushioned seats. All tackle, Ice, and licenses are provided.

Hilton Head's inshore and nearshore fishery is its best kept secret and a fishing trip aboard the Tallboy will be the most memorable part of your vacation. We are conveniently located on the docks at Hudson's Seafood where you can have your freshly caught fish served to you for lunch or dinner along with your favorite cocktail. Don't miss the opportunity to complete your vacation.

Visit the website at www.tallboyfishingcharters.com



Off The Hook Charters
Captain Brian Vaughn
Hilton Head Island, SC
Come fish the beautiful inshore waters that surround Hilton Head Island with Native Capt. Brian Vaughn with over 20 years experience charter fishing the local waters of South Carolina. Explore the shallow waters in a 18ft. Hewes flats boat equiped with only the finest fly, spin & conventional tackle. Sightfish for Redfish year round on the beautiful flats of the Lowcountry. Target other species including Cobia, Tarpon, Sharks, Spanish Mackeral, Speckled Trout and many more on a seasonal basis. During your charter witness the many different types of  wildlife the Lowcountry has to offer. The Fishing is always Off The Hook! Please view Capt./Artist Vaughn's Fish Prints at OriginalFishPrints.com

Lowcountry Guide Service
Captain Josh Utsey
USCG Licensed and Insured
Beaufort / Hilton Head
Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Cobia, Tarpon, Jacks, Sharks
38 Fiddler Drive
Beaufort, SC 29907
Phone: (843) 524-1005
Cell: (843) 812-4919
jutsey@islc.net

Beaufort InShore Charters
Beaufort and Hilton Head fishing charters. Fly and light-tackle fishing in the beautiful lowcountry of South Carolina. Year-round fishery for Redfish and Speckled Trout. Migratory species in season including Cobia, Jack Crevalle, and Tarpon.
Captain Thomas Maybank
Beaufort and Hilton Head Island, SC
Phone: (843) 812-5281
tmaybank@islc.net

Carolina Sportfishing   
The yacht can be chartered for a full-day of fishing to the gulf stream. Arrangements can also be made for multi-day tournament trips.
Harbour Town Yacht Basin, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
2 Fairfield Court
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 842-9949 or (843) 671-3474
Fax: (843) 837-2114
e-mail: judithe@hargray.com

Fishin' Mission / Ebb Tide
Hilton Head Island Charter Fishing, South Carolina Fishing Charters, Hilton Head Offshore Sport Fishing

U.S. Coast Guard Equipped 35' Crusader Sport Fisherman
Full Size Cabin with Head, 6 Passenger/Diesel Powered

INSHORE AND OFFSHORE - WE TACKLE IT ALL
For Reservations, Call Captain Dennis Gauthier Direct On His Cell Phone at: 843.298.3474
P.O. Box 4941  /  Palmetto Bay Marina  / Hilton Head, SC 29938
Send Email to Fishin Mission and Ebb Tide Fishing Charters here
"We Tackle It All" - Nearshore and Offshore
King Mackerel, Cobia, Barracuda, Amberjack, Spanish Mackerel, Sharks, Tarpon, Red Drum, Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin, Grouper, and more!
Charters Available throughout the year
3 hour evening shark trips
4 hr. day trips / 6 hr. day trips
Full Day Trips and Gulf Stream Trips
USCG Masters License
Captain Dennis Gauthier

36' Gullah Gal & 33' Marshtacky
Offshore and Inshore Charter Fishing with local guides. Half & full day trips, parties of 6 or less. Ice, bait and tackle provided.
Hilton Head Island, SC
Phone: (843) 816-4441

Osprey Charters
Capt. Mike Upchurch
Beaufort/Hilton Head, S.C.
Redfish, Cobia, Tarpon
Fly and LightTackle
68 Wade Hampton Ave.
Walterboro, S.C. 29488
Phone: (843) 538-8870
Cell: (843) 908-4163
mupchurch@lowcountry.com

The Whipple Charter Boat Co.
Capt. Steve Congdon
Hilton Head Island, SC
Grouper, Snapper, Bass, Blues, Shark
22 Lenora Drive,
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: (843) 681-8943
whipplecharters@aol.com

Advanced Sail, Inc.
P.O. Box 7953
Hilton Head Island, SC 29938
(843) 686-2582
Fax: (843) 686-2582
e-mail: sailing@hiltonhead.com

Adventure Cruises, Inc.
9 Shelter Cove Lane Ste G
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 785-4558
Fax: (843) 785-8833

Atlantic Fishing Charters Harbour Town Yacht Basin
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-4534

Bonanza Sportsfishing
405 Squire Pope Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 689-LURE

Capt. Hook Party Fishing Boat
Shelter Cove Harbour
1 Shelter Cove Lane, Dock C
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 785-1700

Cheers Sailing Charters
3 Hudsons Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 671-1800

Commander Zodiac So Beach Marina
232 South Sea Pines Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-3344

Drifter Excursions, Inc.
61 Planters Wood Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 363-2900
Fax: (843) 363-2929
e-mail: drifterex@aol.com

DYB Charters & Yacht Sales
14 New Orleans Road Suite 14
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 785-4740

Enviro Tours of Hilton Head
Harbour Town Marina
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-4386

H 20 Parasail Harbour Town Marina
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-4386

Harbour Town Powerboats Limited
Harbour Town Yacht Basin
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 363-2628

Runaway Fishing Charters
Captain Bill Parker
#2 Hudson Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 384-6511
e-mail: runfish1@roadrunner.com

Seawolf Charters
5003 Luella Street
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 525-1174
Fax: (843) 525-9166
e-mail: ladysisl@islc.net

Schooner Welcome
P.O. Box 5566
Hilton Head Island, SC 29938
(843) 785-5566
e-mail: sail@schooner.net


Marine Sales and Service

A Fishin Mission
405 Squire Pope Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 681-2628

Baker Marine Inc.
71 Lighthouse Road
Suite 300
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-3102
Fax: (843) 671-3105
e-mail: bakerhhi@aol.com

Blue Water Marine
South Beach Marina
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-3577

Buckles Marine Center, Inc.
138 Bluffton Road
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 757-3993
Fax: (843) 757-5353
e-mail: jobuk@hargray.com

Carolina-Classic-Boats.com
Carolina-Classic-Boats offers the distinguishing boat enthusiast or collector an opportunity to select from a variety of antique, classic and unusual boats. As true boating aficionados ourselves, we are constantly in search of unique, rare and collectible vessels such as Chris Craft, Gar Wood, Hacker Craft, Trumpy and Riva motorboats just to name a few. We invite you to browse our current online inventory of specialty boats currently offered for sale, or if you are searching for a specific boat or have a unique or vintage watercraft you are interested in selling through our brokerage services, please contact Greg Jackson via email at contact@carolina-classic-boats.com or via telephone at 864.923.2817 or visit us on the web at www.carolina-classic-boats.com

Coast Marine
166 Wm Hltn Parkway Highway 278
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 689-2550

DYB Charters & Yacht Sales
14 New Orleans Road Suite 14
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 785-4740

Fairline Boats of North America Inc.
P.O. Box 21376
Hilton Head Island, SC 29925
(843) 342-3453
Fax: (843) 342-3483

Harbourside Marine Group
Hrbrsd I Shltr Cove
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-8401

Hilton Head Yachts Limited
1 Wtrwy Lane Skl Creek
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 686-6860

Island Water Sports of Hilton Head Inc
3 Hudsons Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 842-3158

Lighthouse Yacht Sales Inc
200 Palmetto Bay Road Apt 114
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 785-7654

Schilling Boathouse
405 Squire Pope Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 681-2628

South Beach Marina Harbourmaster
South Beach Marina
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-3577


Artificial Reefs & Piers - Ocean & Saltwater

Beaufort 45 Reef
Lat 32 07.15'N, Long. 80 29.30'W
Concrete reef balls and army tanks provide high profile habitat.

Betsy Ross Reef
18 miles off Hilton Head Island
Lat. 32 03.2'N, Long. 80 25.0'W
The 440-foot long liberty shop is the largest single piece of material on any of South Carolina's artificial reefs. In 85 feet of water, trolling and bottom fishing habitat.

Eagles Nest Reef
Lat. 32 09'.44 N, Long. 80 32'.26 W.
Tugboat, barge, cement truck, concrete blocks, tires.

Edisto Offshore Reef
23.5 miles from Stono Inlet at
Lat. 32 14.1'N, Long. 79 50.5'W
Originating as a mid-water trolling alley in 1980, this one mile square reef is the farthest offshore in the South Carolina system. In the 50-72 foot waters, king and Spanish mackerels, barracuda, amberjack and dolphin can be found.

Fish America Reef
2.5 miles east of Hilton Head Island at Lat. 32 07.9”N, Long. 80 24.9'W
Consists entirely of heavy pieces of concrete culvert pipe in only 9 feet of water. Mackerels, bluefish and sea trout.

Fripp Island Drydock
Located at Lat. 32 17.1'N, Long. 80 24.9'W 120x80x20 foot structure. Sea bass, sheepshead and bluefish are abundant around the wreck.

Fripp Island Reef
Located 5.8 miles from Fripp Island at Lat. 32 15.5'N, Long. 80 22.5'W.
Low profile materials such as concrete culvert pipe, scrap steel and over 50,000 automobile tires in 30-38 feet of water. Bottom fishing for black sea bass, porgy and flounder is good in this area.

Gaskin Banks Wreck
Lat. 32 05.8'N, Long. 80 42.1'W
Consists of many steel railroad rails, 6-10 feet under water.

General Gordon Wreck
2.0 miles due east of R14 in Port Royal Sound. Located at
Lat 32 10.1'N, Long. 80 33.2'W
250 foot steel hulled sailing vessel.

Hilton Head Reef
Located 11.5 miles off of Hilton Head at Lat. 31 59.7'N, Long. 80 35.7'W 1800' reef in 50 feet of water. Black sea bass, porgy, grouper, sheepshead, amberjack, barracuda, mackerel and cobia.

Hunting Island Reef
10 miles southeast of Hunting Island, Lat. 32 13.0'N, Long. 80 20.3'W Barges, a dredge tender, landing craft and approximately 30,000 tires.

Paradise Fishing Pier
Fripp Inlet on Hunting Island
838-5455. The longest free-standing fishing pier on the east coast. 1120 feet long, lighted for night fishing. Open 24 hours from March-December.

Broad River Pier
Hwy. 170
Flounder, sheephead, spot, sharks, cobia. No fee.
Saltwater fishing licenses are required and are available from most tackle dealers.

Cruises/Charters:
(Fishing) Adventure Cruises 843-785-4558
Aqua Sports - Seawolf Charters 843-525-1174
Blue Water Marine (fishing supplies)843-671-3060
Bonanza Sport fishing 843-689-LURE
Capt. Hook Party Fishing Boat 843-785-1700
Carolina Sport fishing 843-842-9949
Drifter Excursions 843-363-2900
Runaway Fishing Charters 843-689-2628



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