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Fishing Guides · Charleston, SC

Fishing Guides in Charleston

6 listings · ranked by rating & reviews · updated 2026

Fishing guides are the specialists - independent pros and outfitters who focus on a specific fishery and style, from bass on a local lake to fly fishing a trout river or wading the flats. Where a charter is usually about the boat and the trip, a guide sells expertise and hands-on coaching, and typically runs a smaller, more personal operation. Day rates commonly fall around $300-600 depending on the water, target species and whether the trip is walk-and-wade or from a boat, often for one or two anglers. Many guides provide rods, flies or tackle and hold the required licensing - always ask what is included. Compare a few, read the reviews, and confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the guide.

Below are 6 fishing guides listings in Charleston, SC, ranked by Google review volume so you can start with the most established options and contact them directly. The most-reviewed is RedFin Charters (5★, 1,109 Google reviews).

Typical pricing in Charleston

Typical Charleston charter pricing: roughly $500-$1,400 - a half-day inshore trip at the low end, a full-day offshore Gulf Stream charter at the top. Inshore guides are usually private for two anglers; confirm the all-in rate with the operator.

See our full guide to fishing in Charleston for neighborhoods, local pricing and how to choose.

Top fishing guides listings in Charleston

  1. 1
    RedFin Charters
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    RedFin Charters

    Charleston

    Fishing charter in Charleston, SC · 5★ (1109).

    ★ 5 · 1,109View →
  2. 2
    All In One Charters
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    All In One Charters

    Charleston

    Fishing charter in Cannonborough Elliotborough, SC · 5★ (467).

    ★ 5 · 467View →
  3. 3
    4 Sons Charters
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    4 Sons Charters

    Charleston

    Fishing charter in West Ashley, SC · 4.9★ (317).

    ★ 4.9 · 317View →
  4. 4
    LowCountry Coastal Excursions
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    LowCountry Coastal Excursions

    Charleston

    Boat tour agency in Mt Pleasant, SC · 5★ (316).

    ★ 5 · 316View →
  5. 5
    Folly Beach Fishing Trips
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    Folly Beach Fishing Trips

    Charleston

    Fishing charter in Folly Beach, SC · 5★ (126).

    ★ 5 · 126View →
  6. 6
    CITADEL FISHING
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    CITADEL FISHING

    Charleston

    Fishing charter in Johns Island, SC · 5★ (94).

    ★ 5 · 94View →

FAQ

Fishing Guides in Charleston - common questions

How many fishing guides are there in Charleston? +
Lure Compass lists 6 listings for fishing guides in Charleston, SC.
Who has the best-rated fishing guides in Charleston? +
By Google review volume, RedFin Charters is the most-reviewed fishing guides listing in Charleston (5★, 1,109 reviews). Rankings follow review count, not paid placement.
How much does a fishing guide cost? +
Guided trips commonly run about $300-600 for the day, with the price shaped by the fishery, target species, trip length and whether it is walk-and-wade or from a boat. Rates are usually for one or two anglers. Confirm current pricing, what is included and availability directly with the guide.
What is the difference between a guide and a charter? +
A charter generally centers on a captained boat and a set trip, often for larger groups, while a guide sells focused expertise in a specific fishery and style - bass, fly fishing, flats - typically for one or two anglers and sometimes on foot. The right fit depends on the water you want to fish and how hands-on you want the coaching.
How do I choose a fishing guide? +
Compare Google ratings and reviews, check that the guide specializes in the species and water you are after, and ask what gear is provided and what you bring. Reviews that name the guide and describe the coaching are a strong signal. Then confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the guide.
How much does a fishing charter cost in Charleston? +
Charleston charters typically run about $500-$1,400 depending on trip and boat - half-day inshore trips at the low end, full-day offshore charters at the top. Confirm the all-in price with the operator.
What can you catch in Charleston? +
Inshore trips target redfish and speckled trout in the creeks and flats; offshore trips target mahi, tuna and wahoo in the Gulf Stream, plus snapper and grouper on the bottom. Ask operators which trip matches your target.
What is flood-tide redfish sight fishing? +
On the highest tides, redfish push up onto the grass flats where anglers sight-cast to them, often with fly gear - a specialized, weather-and-tide-dependent trip. Book an inshore guide who runs it and ask about timing.
Where do Charleston charters depart from? +
Most run from Shem Creek and the Charleston Harbor area. The ranked list below covers the Lowcountry by review volume and rating.

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