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Charleston, SCBorn & Raised
Palmetto TideCharters
Private fishing charters and harbor cruises with Captain Joseph Christy. Redfish, trout, flounder and sharks, or a sunset on Charleston Harbor.
- 5.0 on Google · 55 reviews
- USCG licensed captain
- Up to 6 guests, all gear included
Trips & Prices
Fishing Charters
Private charters out of Charleston, Monday through Saturday. Rods, tackle and bait included on every fishing trip. Not here to fish? See the cruises
4 Hours4 Hours
Half Day Inshore
Redfish, trout & flounder on the Lowcountry flats.
- Up to 6 anglers, $50 each extra
- All tackle & live bait
- License covered
Up to 6 anglers, $50 each extra · All tackle & live bait · License covered
$500for 2 people
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Most Popular6 Hours6 Hours
Full Day Inshore
All-day run through Charleston's best inshore spots.
- Up to 6 anglers
- All tackle & live bait
- Cooler with water & ice
Up to 6 anglers · All tackle & live bait · Cooler with water & ice
$800for your group
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2 Hours2 Hours
Shark Fishing
Hook into hard-fighting sharks right in Charleston Harbor.
- Up to 6 anglers
- All tackle & bait
- Scheduled around the tides
Up to 6 anglers · All tackle & bait · Scheduled around the tides
$400for your group
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2 Hours2 Hours
Shark Tooth Hunting
Dig fossil shark teeth on tide-bared sandbars. Everything you find, you keep.
- Up to 6 guests
- Perfect for kids
- Scheduled around the tides
Up to 6 guests · Perfect for kids · Scheduled around the tides
$350for your group
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Not here to fish?
Cruises & Outings
Private trips on Charleston Harbor for whatever you're celebrating. Just your group on the boat, up to 6 people, Monday through Saturday.
Day or SunsetDay or Sunset
Harbor Cruise
Spend the day or evening getting sunburnt and chasing the sunset falling behind the Charleston steeples.
- Up to 6 guests
- Just your group on the boat
- Bridge & steeple views
Up to 6 guests · Just your group on the boat · Bridge & steeple views
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Low TideLow Tide
Sandbar Day
Anchor up on a sandbar when the tide drops, then swim, wade and soak up the sun with your crew.
- Up to 6 guests
- Made for groups & celebrations
- Scheduled around the tides
Up to 6 guests · Made for groups & celebrations · Scheduled around the tides
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Marsh & CreeksMarsh & Creeks
Dolphin & Eco Tour
Bottlenose dolphins, pelicans and the salt marsh up close, in the tidal creeks around Charleston.
- Up to 6 guests
- Great for kids & families
- Wildlife of the Lowcountry
Up to 6 guests · Great for kids & families · Wildlife of the Lowcountry
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Fort SumterFort Sumter
History Cruise
Fort Sumter, the Battery and three and a half centuries of Charleston, seen from the water with a captain born and raised here.
- Up to 6 guests
- Fort Sumter & the Battery
- Charleston stories from a local
Up to 6 guests · Fort Sumter & the Battery · Charleston stories from a local
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How it works
Booking is simple
Pick a trip
Every trip is private: just your group on the boat, up to 6 people.
Text or call Joseph
Send your date and group size, and he'll confirm availability.
Meet him at the dock
He confirms the dock when you book, based on the day's tide. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, snacks and drinks.

15+
Years on the water
Meet Your Captain
Joseph
Christy
Captain Joseph Christy has fished these waters for more than fifteen years, since he was ten years old. He grew up in the creeks behind Mount Pleasant and still runs that water today, along with Charleston Harbor and the flats out past the barrier islands.
He runs a shallow-draft bay boat, which keeps the shallowest water in reach. The part he cares about most is watching someone land their first saltwater fish. It puts him right back to being ten years old.
- Licensed
- USCG
- Star rating
- 5.0
- Max anglers
- 6
Reviews
What Guests Say
5.055 reviews on Google94% of anglers caught fish and 95% recommend the trip, across 57 reviews on FishingBooker.
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FAQ
Still wondering about something? Call or text Captain Joseph directly at (843) 471-4767.
Where do Palmetto Tide Charters depart from?
All charters depart from Charleston, South Carolina. Captain Joseph will confirm the exact dock location when you book based on the day's tide and target species.
What fish will we target on a Charleston inshore charter?
Inshore trips primarily target redfish, speckled trout and flounder, with seasonal opportunities for sheepshead, black drum and tarpon. Dedicated 2-hour shark fishing trips target blacktip, sharpnose, bonnethead and other Lowcountry sharks right in Charleston Harbor.
How many people can come on a trip?
Every trip is private and takes up to 6 people. Kids and beginners are always welcome. Fishing prices are for the whole group, except the Half Day Inshore: $500 for up to 2 people, plus $50 for each additional person, up to 6. Cruise prices are quoted when you book.
Can we book a boat for a bachelorette party, birthday or family trip?
Yes. Every trip is private, so it's just your group on the boat, up to 6 people. The cruises and outings were made for exactly this: a sunset on the harbor, a sandbar day, dolphins or Fort Sumter. Tell Captain Joseph what you're celebrating when you text and he can help you pick.
What is included in the charter price?
All rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and the South Carolina saltwater fishing license are included. Just bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, snacks and drinks.
Can we hunt for shark teeth in Charleston?
Yes. Palmetto Tide Charters runs 2-hour shark tooth hunting trips scheduled around low tide, when Charleston's sandbars and banks are exposed. You can find fossilized teeth from megalodon, great white, tiger and other sharks, and everything you find is yours to keep. It is one of the best trips for kids and families.
What is the best time of year to fish in Charleston, SC?
Charleston offers year-round fishing. Spring and fall are peak for redfish and speckled trout, summer brings the most variety including tarpon and sharks, and winter is excellent for big redfish schools and sheepshead.
Do you run charters on Sundays?
No. Captain Joseph keeps Sunday as the Sabbath, so charters run Monday through Saturday, with morning and afternoon trips.
How do I book a fishing charter or cruise with Palmetto Tide Charters?
Call or text Captain Joseph directly at (843) 471-4767, or email palmettotidecharters@gmail.com to check availability and reserve your date.

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