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Redfish held over the water on a Charleston inshore fishing charter

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

  • Two guests laughing as they hold up a redfish on a Charleston half-day inshore charter

    4 Hours

    Half Day Inshore

    Redfish, trout & flounder on the Lowcountry flats.

    Up to 6 anglers, $50 each extra · All tackle & live bait · License covered

    $500for 2 people

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  • Angler holding a redfish at golden hour on a full-day Charleston inshore charterMost Popular

    6 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

    $800for your group

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  • Angler holding up a shark caught beneath the Ravenel Bridge in Charleston Harbor

    2 Hours

    Shark Fishing

    Hook into hard-fighting sharks right in Charleston Harbor.

    Up to 6 anglers · All tackle & bait · Scheduled around the tides

    $400for your group

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  • A handful of fossil shark teeth, including a large megalodon tooth, held over the sand where they were found

    2 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

    $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.

  • Friends wrapped in blankets on the bow at sunset, with the Ravenel Bridge behind them in Charleston Harbor

    Day 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

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  • Two friends with paddleboards on a sandbar at low tide, with the salt marsh behind them

    Low 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

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  • Two dolphin fins breaking the water in front of the Morris Island Lighthouse near Charleston

    Marsh & 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

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  • Fort Sumter from the air, on its island at the mouth of Charleston Harbor

    Fort 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

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Great for

Any occasion

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How it works

Booking is simple

  1. Pick a trip

    Every trip is private: just your group on the boat, up to 6 people.

  2. Text or call Joseph

    Send your date and group size, and he'll confirm availability.

  3. 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.

Captain Joseph Christy holding a redfish

15+

Years on the water

Charleston Native

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 Google

94% of anglers caught fish and 95% recommend the trip, across 57 reviews on FishingBooker.

Good to know

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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Fishing Charters

Cruises & Outings

Guests
2

Up to 6 per private charter

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Days
Mon–Sat
Trips
AM & PM
Departs
Charleston

Charleston Harbor tides

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