FISH CALL
CHARTERS
---Guiding Charleston's Waters Since
1996--- Celebrating 29 years of business!! Oct 2025
Rates, Policies & Directions
*Trips listed below are types of fishing that I will be doing through out the year. I
have other captains available when I am already booked for any type of fishing trip. Prices for other captain's boats are listed at bottom of
rates*
Charter
Rates:
Mid Nov - Mar 2026 - 17' Action Craft flats
boat
Fall/Winter/Spring Trips on the "FISH CALL" - up to 2 anglers, add
3rd angler for $100
Fishing the shallow flats and backwaters for mostly redfish, but
also seatrout, flounder, black drum
3-hour short
charter = $550
4-hour half-day
charter = $650 (most popular winter trip)
5-hour charter = $800
6-hour tide charter = $950
April - May 2026 - 24' Canyon
Bay bay/offshore hybrid boat
Spring Trips on the "TROPHY HUNTER" - up to
3 anglers, add more anglers for $100 each, 5 max
Fishing the creeks for redfish &
seatrout, the Charleston Harbor for bull redfish & sharks, or 10-30 mile offshore reefs for cobia, grouper, amberjack, etc
4-hour short creek charter = $750
5-hour half-day jetty/harbor
charter = $900 (most popular trip)
6-hour full tide charter = $1050
6 to 8-hour
offshore reef charter = $1250-1450 depending on how far we go
Quick Afternoon Family Trips May-Aug 2026(trips usually start 12-2pm)
2-hour pinfish & croaker kids trip = $500
(great for young kids)
3-hour shark trip = $600
Harbor or Dolphin Cruise up to 4 people Apr-Oct (usually afternoon starting 12-2pm)
2 hours to Charleston
Harbor, Capers Island, or Bulls Bay = $500
(additional people can be added for $75 each, 6
max)
June - July 2026 (5hr minimum on my boat) -
24' Canyon Bay bay/offshore hybrid boat
Summer Trips on the "TROPHY HUNTER" - up to 3 anglers, add more
anglers for $100 each, 5 max
Mostly fishing the Charleston Harbor/Jetty for trophy
bull redfish and tarpon -
5-hour half-day
jetty/bay charter = $900 (most popular trip)
6-hour full tide charter = $1050
7-hour full day charter = $1200
6 to 8-hour offshore reef charter = $1250-1450 depending on how far we go
Aug - mid Nov 2026 (6hr minimum on my boat) - 24' Canyon Bay bay/offshore hybrid boat
Summer/Fall Trips on the "TROPHY HUNTER" - up to 3 anglers,
add more anglers for $100 each, 4 max
Mostly fishing for tarpon and trophy bull
redfish (leaves from boat landings between Isle of Palms and Georgetown) -
6-hour tide charter = $1050
7-hour full day charter = $1200
*Trips listed above are types of fishing that I will be doing through out the year. I
have other captains available when I am already booked for any type of fishing trip. Prices for other captains that I book for listed below*
Trips on other captain's boat - mostly
22-24' bay boats or 18' flats skiffs
Jan - Dec 2026 - up to 3 anglers, add
more anglers for $100 each, 6 max
Fishing the creeks for redfish & seatrout, the
Charleston Harbor for bull redfish, sharks, tarpon, or 15-mile offshore reef fishing
4-hour short creek charter = $750
5-hour half-day long creek or short jetty/bay charter = $900
(most popular trip)
6-hour tide jetty/bay charter = $1050
7-hour full day charter = $1200
7-hour 15-mile
offshore reef charter = $1300
Text me to book a trip
843-509-7337 (REDS)
*if offshore is too rough, then clients must be willing to fish one of the other
trips*
*cancellation without charge at captain's
discretion*
*payment can be in CASH, check, Venmo, Zelle, or credit card with 5%
fee*
*no aerosol sunscreen please*
*all redfish are released*
*clients must now use marina's text-to-park pay parking if leaving a
vehicle*
*prices subject to change. Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day holiday
weekends 15% extra.
Fish Call Charters offers charters ranging from 2 to 7 hours. All the client needs to bring is whatever they
want to eat and drink as well as
a good attitude for an enjoyable day on the water. I also recommend polarized sunglasses, a hat, a camera,
non-aerosol sunscreen, and rain gear. The Captain is normally tipped 15-20% of the charter cost if
the clients have enjoyed themselves.
Deposit & Cancellation Policy
Reservations require a credit card to hold
the date. Please email or call with credit card number, expiration date, security code, and billing
zip code to reserve with credit card. There is no charge for cancellation more than a week before
trip. 50% charge for cancellation 7days to 24hrs before trip, and 100% charge for cancellation of
24hrs or less.
Other Policies
Not too many other polices but here they go> Number 1 Rule >
HAVE FUN!!! Number 2 Rule > NO aerosol sunscreen. This stuff stains the fiberglass and cushions even
if you apply before getting on the boat. Please ONLY use lotion type sunscreen, thank you. We ask
that you not bring bottles on the boat unless you are super careful. Please wear shoes with none
marking soles (white soles are best). Kids of
all ages are welcome, but they count as an additional person no matter the age. We do mostly catch
and release fishing. All redfish are released These guys are our
business partners, and
we can't kill our business partners or we'll go out of business! If you happen to catch a few trout, flounder, or black drum, you are welcome to take
home for dinner. There are also a few reef species that
we will allow clients to keep like spadefish, sheepshead, mackerel, grouper, and cobia. If you want to take home some meat, the best bet is an
offshore trip. If you are looking to fill the freezer, then I'm
probably not the right fishing guide for you.
Directions
The "FISH CALL" and "Trophy Hunter" are kept on a jetdock at the Isle of Palms
Marina, and unless we specify otherwise, all charters will leave from the Isle of Palms Marina. The
Marina is located at 50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms, SC 29451. Try MapQuest below for driving
directions. Park in one of the text-to-park parking places. You will need to pay for your own parking using this system. Please meet me on the fuel
dock which is located to the right of the Marina Market store. Please arrive about 10
minutes before our arranged charter time. The Marina Market is a fully stocked convience store with
any food or drink you might need for our trip, but is currently (March 2023) closed for renovations. Please get whatever drinks/food/etc that you need
before getting to marina. I will have a cooler with ice for your things.
Huge Charleston Harbor bull redfish | High flying tarpon, the Silver
King! | Beautiful South Carolina Silver |
Hooked up in shadow of the
Yorktown | Fly caught Charleston Harbor
redfish | Spadefish from the offshore
reefs |
To book a charter please
text 843-509-7337
or
call 843-509-7337 or
email jrwaits@fishcall.com
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