What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina for the first time?

I don't get the opportunity to fish salt water very often and know very little about it but this was a spur of the moment trip. Locals told me March isn’t necessarily the best time of the year to go but it can have its good days. I will definitely be going back to Hilton head to fish but will be going back in the summer/fall when the fishing is a little better. Still had a great time and caught fish.

Book a crab trip and a shrimp trawling trip. Use the bait species you catch and then surf fish or pier fish with the bait. This is so much fun for our 8-12 year old boys. Then consider setting your own crab traps the next day! Enjoy

Be flexible with your days and the type of fishing if you can. The winds are very strong this time of year and you may be limited to fishing inshore in the bays and creeks. Days will get blown out as well. Be flexible. I would also recommend having good clothing for the weather. Layers are appropriate this time of year and especially wind protection.

The intracoastal is an excellent experience first or many times. The current between the islands and the headwaters of the Atlantic brings you a very good fishing oppty. The water depth is close to 30-40’ so plenty of species. Its also calmer than offshore ocean generally so less likely for queezy feeling and there is plenty of breeze.

Listen to your Captain. They not only know what’s running and biting they know how and where to fish. Be patient and remember it’s called fishing not catching. If your Captain works hard, is friendly and tries to help you, tip appropriately.

Intracoastal fishing can be just as much fun as off shoar fishing. I have done both. You actually get more fishing time doing intracoastal. Intracoastal fishing can provide some very good table fair fish.

Be aware if you might suffer from seasickness- possibly take whatever you need the night before?? Sunscreen up, small umbrella for additional shade, bring water. Be aware some marinas have a longer ride to the fishing spots, but there are dolphins along way!

Captain Craig was great. He was very knowledgeable and had us on fish quick. He was great with our 2 boys. They had the best time catching sharks and sea bass! We couldn’t have asked for a better day on the water! Thank you Captain Craig!

The only reason for not rating 5 stars is Hilton Head in July is very hot and humid. We were lucky in that it was overcast with a light wind, but on the few occasions when the sun came out and before the light wind picked up, it was unbelievable hot. My kids certainly felt the heat when it was there so if you have kids sensitive to the heat, I'd be mindful of that. Wear hats, sun protective clothing and bring A LOT of water like we did. In general, I'd reach out to Captain Jon either before or after booking to get his thoughts on the day. He's not the least bit interested in taking your money if the conditions aren't ideal or if there's a chance you're not going to enjoy the day.

Wait until July to August if you want to get offshore and onto some bigger sharks, but earlier in the summer if you want to stay inshore and catch the little guys all day, also if seasick is something you deal with, would definitely stay inshore too in my own experiences

I thought fishing in Hilton Head would be easier but it's hard, the tides are huge, the current is really strong and the water is really muddy. Also, there are no good public docks, those that are available are small & heavily trafficked by boats. I feel that the only way to get to any good fishing spots is if you a) have a boat or b) own a multimillion-dollar house with a private dock.

If you are an experience angler, try to get a trip on a flood tide. You can get way up in the shallows and work reds that are tailing. It truly is like a spot and stalk hunt, much more exciting than blind casting or floating mullet down a grass line

Weather is a little unpredictable in February but this has to be expected. You have to be open minded to the fact that the fish may not necessarily be in abundance of catching. But that is pretty normal in a sport like this considering the weather/temperature this time of year! I would still recommend it though, because why not? Especially if you want to enjoy the time on a boat and doing something you love.

Captain Matt Crowe has been handling a boat, and fishing these waters since he was 8 years old. If you are going inshore he is the man. He has been guiding for 8 years, and can show serious anglers or a family out for a fun time. He can make it fun, educational, and interesting, and you will catch some fish. Take picture. This area is beautiful. Red fish, speckled trout, flounder, black drum, sharks, what ever you want in the way of an adventure.

Check with the charter service for the best times of the year for different fish to catch. Captain Dave told me there will be plenty of great eating fish to catch around the October, early November time frame. We'll be scheduling another trip with Above and Below Charters around that time frame. Captain Dave and CJ are excellent in this field with nice, well maintained boat and fishing gear. Very easy to fish with and very willing to teach.

I wholeheartedly give this in-land fishing charter a well-deserved 5-star rating. The expertise of the guides, the quality of the equipment, the breathtaking fishing spots, the outstanding customer service, and the overall experience were truly exceptional. If you're looking for an unforgettable fishing adventure, book a trip with this charter and get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime!

If you are looking for an introduction to fishing for kids and families, take a quick shark trip in Hilton Head. The 3 hour tour is perfect for a family. it keeps the kids engaged the entire time. You'll head out and be plucking shark, croakers, whiting and so much more while learning about the local fishing. We have taken two trips now with our kids, and both times captain and crew have been so engaged with the children to create a wonderful fishing experience.

I recommend reading the reviews of the different boat captains when deciding on a fishing trip in Hilton Head in June. Temperatures were extremely high and you should bring plenty of water out for a day of fishing. In fact, in deciding how much to take add about 50 percent more to your plan. Avoid alcohol when temp indexes exceed 100 degrees. Also know what fish you are targeting and select a trip which is suitable for that species. Watch winds carefully and select a boat which is large enough to be comfortable for your party size.

Book your trip with Captain Kurt of Aqua Excursions, and enjoy! Debating the cost? I did, and yet is was worth every dollar. Grandfather on a fixed income here, and it was the most satisfying money I have spent in a very long time. We, three generations (Father, son, and Grandson together) are going out again tomorrow Saturday. Thanks again, Captain Kurt. Trust me, you and yours will have a lot of fun together.

This was my first time ocean fishing so I don't have a good reference point. If you have a flexible schedule you my want to check with the captain to see when/if the fishing is good and schedule accordingly. I was limited with a two day window. A wind kicked up on first day that didn't allow us to get out on the ocean and the second day was supposed to be worse. We fished in the sound and did not have much luck, 2 small sharks.

We booked with Black Dog Fishing Charter in Hilton Head with Captain Jon. I highly recommend this trip to anyone that wants a great day out on the water catching fish. Captain Jon was very knowledgeable on where to go so that we were successful in catching fish. Everything was supplied for us so there was no stress involved. A great experience for a family or individuals! The trip is well worth the money!

Definitely dress appropriately! It was 65 degrees the day we went out and if I hadn’t had a windbreaker I woulda froze lol. You WILL catch fish! Fishing is fishing though and you may or may not catch fish right away! The scenery alone is worth going on a trip in my opinion. The fishing was more of a fast paced style fishing. Like crappie or bass fishing.

Base your expectations on the season. We targeted red drum and sheepshead because that's what we knew we'd be able to catch at the end of January early February and that's exactly what we caught. In abundance!

I suppose it's the same any month - you are somewhat at the mercy of the weather and the tides. Had we fished during a different period that day, our catch might have been much different. We had fun and made memories for a lifetime. That's a good day in my book.

Craig was wonderful, knowledgeable, and helpful with our group. He made our fun experience even more fun. We had a blast and hope we made his day a little more fun as well. Don’t miss out on one of the best excursions in the Hilton Head area

Our Captain indicated that August can be tough especially lately with the warm water and tides. We didn’t have a great deal of luck on our trip, but that’s fishing. We understood that there was no guarantee to catch fish. We had a great time regardless.

Fishing Hilton Head in July can be great but you should definitely be prepared for the heat and a ton of people. Not everyone on the water knows boating etiquette. Fishing can be hot or cold in July depending on many factors.

We had a really good time. I think there was little confusion as to what type of fish we will be fishing for. On the website we read the types of fish we thought we were going out for, but the particular boat we were on was equipped for shark fishing.

This is right at the beginning of the season, so many fish will be catch-release due to being babies & not meeting the minimum length/weight. For beginners or tourist, this is a great way to get your feet wet and learn what deep sea fishing techniques work best for you.

If you expect rough waters take bonine ahead of time. We had a thunderstorm rolling in and two of my kids that didn't take it got pretty seasick as the waters were rough. The ones that took it were fine and had no issues.