FISH CALL
CHARTERS
--- Private Fishing Guide Rates, Policies & Directions ---
Fish Call Charters at the Isle of Palms Marina
Celebrating 30 years of business!! Oct 2026
*Trips listed below are types of
fishing that I will be doing through out the year. I have other captains available when I am already
booked for any type of fishing trip. Prices for other captain's boats are listed at bottom of
rates*
Charter
Rates:
April - May 2026 - 24' Canyon Bay bay/offshore hybrid boat
Spring Trips on the "TROPHY HUNTER" - up to 3 anglers, add more anglers for $100 each, 5 max
Fishing the creeks for redfish & seatrout, the Charleston Harbor for
bull redfish & sharks, or 10-30 mile offshore reefs for cobia, grouper, amberjack,
etc
4-hour short creek charter = $750
5-hour half-day jetty/harbor charter =
$900 (most popular trip)
6-hour full tide charter = $1050
6 to 8-hour offshore reef charter = $1250-1450 depending on how far we
go
Quick Afternoon Family Trips
May-Aug 2026(trips usually
start 12-2pm)
2-hour pinfish & croaker kids trip =
$500 (great for young kids)
3-hour shark
trip = $650
Harbor or Dolphin Cruise up to
4 people Apr-Oct (usually
afternoon starting 12-2pm)
2 hours to Charleston Harbor,
Capers Island, or Bulls Bay = $500
(additional people
can be added for $75 each, 6 max)
June - July 2026 (5hr minimum on
my boat) - 24' Canyon Bay bay/offshore hybrid boat
Summer Trips on the "TROPHY HUNTER"
- up to 3 anglers, add more anglers for $100 each, 5 max
Mostly fishing the Charleston Harbor/Jetty for
trophy bull redfish and tarpon -
5-hour half-day jetty/bay charter = $900 (most popular trip)
6-hour full tide charter = $1050
7-hour full day charter = $1200
6 to 8-hour offshore
reef charter = $1250-1450 depending on how far we go
Aug - mid Nov 2026 (6hr minimum
on my boat) - 24' Canyon Bay bay/offshore hybrid boat
Summer/Fall Trips on the "TROPHY
HUNTER" - up to 3 anglers, add more anglers for $100 each, 4 max
Mostly fishing for tarpon and trophy bull
redfish (leaves from boat landings between Isle of Palms and Georgetown) -
6-hour tide charter = $1050
7-hour full day charter = $1200
*Trips listed above are types of
fishing that I will be doing through out the year. I have other captains available when I am already
booked for any type of fishing trip. Prices for other captains that I book for listed below*
Trips on other captain's
boat - mostly 22-24' bay boats or 18' flats skiffs
Jan - Dec 2026 - up to
3 anglers, add more anglers for $100 each, 6 max
Fishing the creeks for redfish & seatrout, the Charleston Harbor for
bull redfish, sharks, tarpon, or 15-mile offshore reef fishing
4-hour short creek charter = $750
5-hour half-day long creek or short jetty/bay charter = $900 (most popular
trip)
6-hour tide jetty/bay charter = $1050
7-hour full day charter = $1200
7-hour 15-mile offshore reef charter =
$1300
Text me to book a trip
843-509-7337
(REDS)
*if offshore is too rough, then
clients must be willing to fish one of the other trips*
*cancellation without charge at captain's
discretion*
*payment can be in CASH, check,
Venmo, Zelle, or credit card with 5% fee*
*no aerosol sunscreen
please*
*all redfish are
released*
*clients must now use marina's text-to-park pay parking if leaving a
vehicle*
*prices subject to change*.
Fish Call Charters offers charters ranging from 2 to 7 hours.
All the client needs to bring is whatever they want to eat and drink as well as
a good attitude for an enjoyable day on the water. I also recommend polarized sunglasses, a hat, a
camera,
non-aerosol sunscreen, and rain gear. The Captain is normally tipped 15-20% of the charter cost if
the clients have enjoyed themselves.
Deposit & Cancellation Policy
Reservations require a credit card to hold
the date. Please email or call with credit card number, expiration date, security code, and billing
zip code to reserve with credit card. There is no charge for cancellation more than a week before
trip. 50% charge for cancellation 7days to 24hrs before trip, and 100% charge for cancellation of
24hrs or less.
Other Policies
Not too many other polices but here they go> Number 1 Rule >
HAVE FUN!!! Number 2 Rule > NO aerosol sunscreen. This stuff stains the fiberglass and cushions even
if you apply before getting on the boat. Please ONLY use lotion type sunscreen, thank you. We ask
that you not bring bottles on the boat unless you are super careful. Please wear shoes with none
marking soles. Kids of
all ages are welcome, but they count as an additional person no matter the age. We do mostly catch
and release fishing. All redfish are
released These guys are our business partners, and
we can't kill our business partners or we'll go out of business! If you happen to catch a few trout,
flounder, or black drum, you are welcome to take home for dinner. There are also a few reef species
that
we will allow clients to keep like spadefish, sheepshead, mackerel, grouper, and cobia. If you want
to take home some meat, the best bet is an offshore trip. If you are looking to fill the freezer,
then I'm
probably not the right fishing guide for you.
Directions
The "FISH CALL" and "Trophy Hunter" are kept on a jetdock at
the Isle of Palms
Marina, and unless we specify otherwise, all charters will leave from the Isle of Palms Marina. The
Marina is located at 50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms, SC 29451. Click the Google Map link below for driving
directions. Park in one of the text-to-park parking places on the right side of the marina complex. You will need to pay for your own
parking using this system. Meet me on the dock between the Islander 71 restaurant and the boat ramp on the Islander 71 side. Please arrive about 10
minutes before our arranged charter time. The Outpost is a fully stocked convience store with
any food or drink you might need for our trip. The Saltworks Deli inside is an excellent choice for breakfast or lunch. I will have a cooler
with ice for your things.
Click here for Google Directions to the Isle of Palms Marina
Huge Charleston Harbor bull redfish | 
High flying tarpon, the Silver King! | 
Beautiful South Carolina Silver |
Hooked up in shadow of the
Yorktown | 
Fly caught Charleston Harbor
redfish | 
Spadefish from the offshore reefs |
To book a charter please
text 843-509-7337
or
call 843-509-7337 or
email jrwaits@fishcall.com
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