Charleston
Flounder Gigging
Flounder gigging in the Lowcountry marshlands and creeks around Charleston is an exciting and unique fishing experience.
We’ll typically depart an hour before dead low tide, allowing for optimal fishing conditions during the slack tide and the rising tide. Flounder, known for their excellent camouflage, become more active as the water level rises, moving into shallower areas. We use a trolling motor to navigate the shallows and provide all the necessary gigging equipment. Charleston flounder gigging trips are designed to be safe, fun, and productive, with the potential to fill your freezer with fresh flounder and occasionally sheepshead.
Target Species
Our main target is Flounder, hunting them in the shallows of the Lowcountry creeks at night on the incoming tide. Our boats have bright bow lights that allow us to see into the water. The flounder are lurking around oyster beds and sand banks, waiting for an easy meal to swim by. The trick is, you have to make sure they are within the legal size limit. Our guides are standing by to make sure that every shot is within regulation.
Flounder
Flounder are plentiful in our inshore waters and are one of the best-eating fish we catch! They follow the incoming tide into the creeks, blending into the bottom near creek mouths and oyster bars, waiting to ambush prey.
Sheepshead
The Sheepshead gigging in the spring and summer can be fantastic. They're faster, tougher to stick, and you've got to gig them a lot harder. Similar to Flounder, we'll start seeing them as the tide fills in.
Where We Go
Our trip times all vary around the tides. We’ll work with you to schedule the perfect night of flounder gigging. If you want to do a 3 am trip, we’ll do it!
We’re running anywhere from Bulls Bay down to Edisto, following the perfect tide and water clarity—an important part of flounder gigging. The plan is to set out as soon as it gets dark—typically an hour before low tide, through low tide, and up to an hour after low tide. Run time takes about 30 minutes to get to gigging.
We’ll meet at the boat launch an hour before the tide gets dead low. Once we get to the spot, we’ll gig through dead low and about 30 minutes of slack tide with the majority of the trip on the incoming tide.
What's Included
Our experienced captains deliver expert guidance and outstanding service from start to finish, ensuring a memorable day on the water. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or new to the sport, we provide everything you need for a successful and enjoyable evening of Charleston Flounder Gigging. The boats are clean and ready to go, the gigs are sharp, and the cooler is loaded with ice—ready for your food, snacks, and beverages.
What To Bring
Come dressed for the weather. We recommend wearing long-sleeve clothing for the bugs and comfortable, closed-toed footwear. Everything in the boat will be wet from the fog. Be sure to bring your food, snacks, and beverages for the evening.
FAQs
Experienced Captains
Capt. Andrew Ciccone
Captain Andrew is a father and an experienced angler. Originally from New Jersey, he grew up fishing the back bays and offshore canyons for Tuna, Mahi, Stripers, and Flounder. In 2019 he graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Agbusiness. Captain Andrew has been fishing for 4 Sons since 2021, his ability to put his clients on fish is only surpassed by his patience, enthusiasm, and willingness to teach. He is passionate about his craft and always hooked on adventure.
Capt. Campbell McCurry
I’m Campbell McCurry, a native of South Carolina’s Lowcountry. I’ve fished Charleston’s coastal waters my whole life and have a deep passion for the region’s incredible fishery. Specializing in fly and light tackle fishing, I target a variety of inshore species across South Carolina. I love introducing people to this amazing fishery and would be thrilled to bring you out for an unforgettable experience, whether you’re a seasoned angler or new to fishing.
Capt. Austin Masters
Born on Florida’s First Coast and raised in Georgia, Austin grew up fishing with his stepdad, Kenny Driggers, a professional saltwater angler. After college, Austin had a brief stint in pond management that sparked his interest in guiding. Shortly after, he became a guide in Savannah, eventually finding his way to Charleston, where he linked up with us. When he’s not guiding, he’s fishing, spending time with his better half, Gabrielle, or taking his Malamute, Crony, on a walk to chase frogs and watch the turtles.
18’ GatorTrax GT
These hulls are specifically built to perform in shallow water and are perfect for flounder gigging in Charleston. The front deck provides ample room for you and your group to comfortably stand, spot fish, and gig.
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