Charleston Fishing Charters

Experience The Lowcountry

Welcome to 4 Sons Charters, a family-owned and operated guide service offering authentic Lowcountry experiences from the flats of the marsh to the Gulf Stream offshore.

Charleston Fishing Charters

Experience The Lowcountry

Welcome to 4 Sons Charters, a family-owned and operated guide service offering authentic Lowcountry experiences from the flats of the marsh to the Gulf Stream offshore.

Charleston Fishing Charters

Experience The Lowcountry

Authentic Lowcountry experiences from the flats of the marsh to the Gulf Stream offshore.

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Sharing The Best Fishing Charleston Has To Offer Since 2018

A Family-Owned & Operated Guide Service Based In The Heart Of Charleston

We're a 3rd generation team of fathers and anglers, born and raised in the Lowcountry, that have been fishing the waters around Charleston since we were kids. We grew up with a deep appreciation for this incredible region and love sharing that passion for the outdoors with folks from all over. We're not just here to get you on fish, but show you a side of The Holy City you can only experience from the water.

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Founded In 2018
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Choose Your Adventure...

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Inshore

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Offshore

Frog Gallery 8

After Dark

Blazer T Top Inshore Fishing Boat Charleston

Location & Contact

Creeks, Harbor, Flats, & Jetties

Charleston
Inshore Fishing

Charleston is home to some of the best inshore fishing in the Southeast. From the creeks to the jetties, it's a diverse fishery with iconic species and year-round adventure.

Inshore

$500 - $1,150

Iconic inshore species from the creeks and the flats to the harbor and the jetties.

1-6 Anglers

4-8 Hours

Year Round

Shark

$450 - $750

A summertime favorite, head out in the harbor for big fights with big sharks around the area.

1-6 Anglers

2-3 Hours

Year Round

Fly Fishing

$550 - $825

Sight cast to tailing Redfish on Flood Tides  and target other species in the creeks.

1-3 Anglers

4-6 Hours

Year Round

Nearshore, Reefs, and Gulf Stream

Charleston
Offshore Fishing

Fish the reefs for cobia, snapper, and grouper, or venture to the Gulf Stream for massive pelagic species. Both are unforgettable Charleston offshore fishing experiences with big fights and great-eating fish.

Offshore

$3,000 - $3,500

Our biodiverse reefs lie about 30 miles offshore and are packed with hard-fighting, great-eating fish.

1-6 Anglers

6-8 Hours

Year Round

Deep Sea

$4,000 - $4,900

Venture 50-75 miles offshore to the Gulf Stream to fish for mahi, sailfish, marlin, and other pelagics.

1-6 Anglers

10-12 Hours

Year Round

Red Snapper

$3,000 - $3,500

A seasonal trip to our offshore reefs targeting the prized Red Snapper—only available in season & regulation.

1-6 Anglers

6-8 Hours

July - Aug

It Doesn't Get More Authentic Than This

Charleston
After Dark

Born and raised in the Charleston Lowcountry, gigging flounder and snatching frogs are two of our favorite things to do growing up, and we love sharing this with our clients. It's truly an unforgettable time on the water at night and you'll leave with some delicious meat to cook.

Flounder
Gigging

$550 - $650

After the sun sets and the tide is right, we're targeting flounder in the creeks around Charleston.

1-4 Anglers

3 Hours

May - November

Frog
Snatching

$500

Just outside of Charleston are rivers packed with thousands of bull frogs, waiting to be snatched.

1-4 Snatchers

3 Hours

June- September

Historic Chucktown From The Water

Charleston
Boat Tours

Tour the harbor, enjoy the sunset, have a picnic, and hunt for shark teeth—our Charleston boat tours are tailored to your group. It's the best way to experience the rich history from the water with some great eats and choice beverages.

Eco Tour

$400 - $750

Tour the barrier islands by boat and experience the rich biodiversity of the South Carolina coast.

1-6 Guests

2-5 Hours

Year Round

Harbor Cruise

$1,200 - $2,400

Cruise around the harbor, visiting iconic landmarks, watch the shrimp boats, and more.

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

Year Round

Sunset Cruise

$600 - $900

Hit the water as the boat traffic slows down and enjoy the sun setting over the Lowcountry from the harbor.

1-6 Guests

2-3 Hours

Year Round

About Us

Three Generations Of Lowcountry

Founded in 2018, 4 Sons Charters is a family-owned and operated guide service in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. Helmed by Capt. Johnston McCurry, we're a team of passionate anglers, dedicated guides, and patient instructors. Learn more about our story and meet our captains at the link below.

Our Fleet Of Boats

Comfort, Safety, and Fishability

Whether you are wanting to target redfish in the shallows of the marsh on the bow of a skiff or hit tuna hard way off the coast in the Gulf Stream, we have a fleet of boats that cover every aspect of Charleston fishing. We use only the highest quality boats, electronics, and equipment—prioritizing a safe, fun, and unforgettable fishing experience for our clients.

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What Type Of Fish Will We Catch?

Bucket List Species In Historic Charleston

When we're not fishing, we're fishing! Our captains are on the water year-round, growing with the fishery, scouting the best locations, and honing our skills as anglers. Whether you're after your first tailing red on fly or its your kid's first unforgettable fight with a snapper on the reef, we've got a trip for every angler.

Cobia

Often found hovering around reefs and structures, Cobia are curious, hard-fighting fish that are a blast to sight-fish. They are known for their massive size and delicious, firm white meat.

Blue Marlin

Charleston marlin fishing is best during the summer months as they migrate along the Atlantic Coast. We're trolling with heavy tackle for a fight with a fish you'll never forget.

Sailfish

Sailfish can be caught near weedlines, current changes, and other structure off the coast of Charleston in the warmer months with peak seasons running from July through August.

Kingfish

Kingfish are found off the Charleston coast from May through September as they follow baitfish and the perfect water temperature. They fight hard and are great to eat.

Flounder

We’re targeting these bottom-dwelling ambush predators in the shallows of the marsh around Charleston with a mix of live bait, artificals, and gigging trips at night.

Wahoo

Wahoo are fast-swimming, hard-fighting predators found in deeper offshore waters, often around weed lines, current edges, and areas where baitfish are abundant.

Tuna

These highly migratory fish follow baitfish schools and can be found in deeper waters offshore. The peak season for yellowfin tuna fishing typically occurs during the warmer months.

Jack Crevalle

Often considered a bycatch, Jack Crevalle git big, hit hard, and fight harder. We’ll regularly hook into them around structure or big schools of fish chasing baits. They’re always an epic battle.

Grouper

We’re targeting Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, and Scamp on deepwater reefs, wrecks, and rocky structure. These are great fights year-round but we can only harvest in specific seasons.

Snapper

We catch a mix of Vermilion Snapper and Red snapper offshore during the summer months. Snapper congregate around deep reefs and wrecks, where we target them with various jigging techniques.

Amberjack

We’re catching Amberjack around deepwater reefs, wrecks, and other offshore structure. They’re hard-fighting fish and we’re typically targeting them from spring through early fall.

Trout

Speckled trout are aggressive eaters and good-eating. We target them in shallow, grassy flats and oyster bars, where they ambush prey on the incoming tide. Peak seasons for trout are spring and fall.

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