Marinas & Boat Ramps · Charleston, SC

Marinas & Boat Ramps in Charleston

16 listings · ranked by rating & reviews · updated 2026

Marinas and boat ramps are the launch points and home base for anyone fishing from their own boat. Public boat ramps are often free or charge a small launch or parking fee, while full-service marinas add slips, fuel docks, bait, pump-outs and sometimes a shop or restaurant. If you trailer a boat, the ramp is where the day starts - and details like ramp condition, tide access, parking for trailers and hours matter as much as anything. Facilities and fees vary a lot from a simple concrete ramp to a large marina, so it helps to know what a location offers before you arrive. The listings here help you find ramps and marinas by city and state.

Below are 16 marinas & boat ramps 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 Bushy Park Boat Landing (4.4★, 347 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 marinas & boat ramps listings in Charleston

FAQ

Marinas & Boat Ramps in Charleston - common questions

How many marinas & boat ramps are there in Charleston? +

Lure Compass lists 16 listings for marinas & boat ramps in Charleston, SC.

Who has the best-rated marinas & boat ramps in Charleston? +

By Google review volume, Bushy Park Boat Landing is the most-reviewed marinas & boat ramps listing in Charleston (4.4★, 347 reviews). Rankings follow review count, not paid placement.

Are public boat ramps free? +

Many public boat ramps are free to use, though some charge a launch fee or require paid trailer parking, and busy ramps can fill up early on weekends. Fees and hours vary by location and managing agency - confirm before you tow your boat out.

What is the difference between a boat ramp and a marina? +

A boat ramp is a launch point for trailered boats - often just a concrete ramp and parking. A marina is a larger facility that may add slips, fuel, bait, pump-outs, repairs and a shop or restaurant. Some listings are ramps only, others full marinas, so check what each location offers.

How do I find a boat ramp or marina near me? +

Browse the ramps and marinas listed by city and state here to see nearby launch points and what facilities they offer. Because ramp condition, tide access and hours change, confirm current details with the marina or the agency that manages the ramp before your trip.

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.

Marinas & Boat Ramps in Charleston

Top marinas & boat ramps listings in Charleston

Bushy Park Boat Landing

W. O. Thomas, Jr. Boat Landing

Sunset Cay Marina

Remleys Point Boat Landing

The Harborage at Ashley Marina

Loggerhead RiversEdge Marina

Wappoo Cut Boat Landing

Folly River Boat Ramp

Seabreeze Marina

Charleston Harbor Marina

Shem Creek Boat Landing

Dolphin Cove Marina

Swamp Fox Dock & Marine

John F. Limehouse Memorial Bridge

Sol Legare Boat Landing

Cooper River County Park & Marina

Marinas & Boat Ramps in Charleston - common questions