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Lowcountry fishing charters, harbor tours, and fossil hunting in Charleston.

Tight Line Charters is Charleston’s best fishing charter, offering all-inclusive inshore, nearshore, and offshore chartered fishing excursions, shark fishing, coastal Lowcountry sightseeing tours, harbor cruises, and more. Owned and operated by Captain Jesse Riddle, we provide the expert local knowledge and top-tier gear needed for a successful and memorable day on the water, every time.

Charters and Tours

Family catching a variety of fish during inshore fishing trip in Charleston

Inshore Fishing Charter

With multiple inshore fishing packages, we’ll show you our favorite fishing spots in the Lowcountry.

Man holding red snapper on dock at Shem Creek

Nearshore Fishing Charter

A thrilling nearshore fishing adventure just off the Carolina coast.

Catch during a nearshore / offshore fishing charter in Charleston

Offshore Fishing Excursion

Ready to go way out there? We'll take you out where the big fish are caught!

Man holding a large shark he caught in Charleston Harbor

Shark & Bull Redfish Fishing Charter

Go head-on with the ultimate predators! Sharks and Bull Reds pull hard and are deadly fast, so be ready for anything.

Contender boat cruising underneath the Ravenel Bridge

Coastal Sightseeing Cruise

Our knowledge of the local area can take you straight to the Lowcountry’s best scenery and wildlife.

Group of kids at the Lowcountry Fishing Camp

Lowcountry Kids Fishing Camp

Not your typical summer camp! Give your kids the ultimate on-the-water experience! Now booking for Summer 2026!

Cast & Blast

Skeet Shoot and Fishing Trip Combo

Night Fishing

Seasonal: Inquire for availability

Coastal South Carolina Fish

The coastal waters of Charleston are incredibly rich and diverse, home to prized species like the super-tasty Flounder, Sheepshead, and Black Seabass. One of the best parts about fishing the South Carolina coast is our mild weather, which keeps the fish active and present in our estuaries and reefs year-round. Depending on the season and the tide, our guests also regularly hook into hard-fighting Redfish (Spottails), Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, Bonnethead Sharks, and high-speed Jack Crevalle. No matter when you visit, there is always something biting in the Lowcountry!

Redfish

Redfish

Spotted Seatrout

Spotted Seatrout

Black Drum Fish

Black Drum

Flounder

Flounder

Sheepshead

Sheepshead

Black Seabass

Black Seabass

Review from Google
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars – An Awesome Day with Captain Jesse!

What an incredible day on the water with Captain Jesse of Tightline Charters out of Charleston, South Carolina!

I had the opportunity to spend the day with my son Cole and our friends Henry and Douglas, and Captain Jesse made it an experience to remember! Despite the challenging conditions following the previous night’s king tide, with water levels 7–8 feet above normal, Captain Jesse knew exactly what he was doing and put us on the fish!

We caught black drum, flounder, and redfish, and even got to enjoy some skeet shooting off the front of the boat! What an awesome combination of fishing, adventure, and making memories!

Captain Jesse was knowledgeable, professional, and a blast to spend the day with. It was an amazing experience for my son and our crew, and one we won’t soon forget.

Highly recommend Tightline Charters and Captain Jesse! We’re already looking forward to coming back next year! 🎣🚤
Review from Google
Awesome and productive day on the water with Captain Jesse! 10/10 recommend! Windy morning turned out to be a beautiful afternoon. My father in law and I had a blast.
Review from Google
Jesse was awesome. Took us out and within the first few minutes we were already reeling them in! Super courteous, all we literally had to do was watch the rods and reel in the fish. We caught our limit and he even filleted the fish for us. He knows the area and how to make sure you have a good time.Great guy and great charter! Highly recommend for anyone experienced and novice. 10 stars to this guy!
Review from Google
Had a great day shark fishing with our young grandsons. They caught both hammerhead sharks and red drum. Our daughter won the prize for the largest catch: a 35.5” drum! The boat was super clean, had storage for our bit of bagged carry on needs, and ran beautifully. This was not our first trip with Capt. Jesse. He’s an excellent host and makes sure everyone has a memorable time.

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