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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 Fishing Charter

Go head-on with the ultimate predator! Sharks 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

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Captain Jesse is the best, great time fishing, caught plenty of fish. We plan on doing this every year and will definitely be calling Jesse when we do. Thanks for a great fishing trip Captain!
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We had a blast going on a morning charter with Capt Jesse!!! Beautiful scenery and so much fun catching multiple species of fish, Capt Jesse really cares about having his clients catch quality fish to ensure a memorable experience. He even made sure we went on a day with good weather and that we went at a good time of day. Nicest and most welcoming captain and we loved talking with him. Thanks so much Capt Jesse we will definitely be back! -Aaron & Anna
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Captain Jesse has a ton of knowledge about local fish. He will go above and beyond to help you catch fish. I would book a trip with him again.
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Captain Jesse was great. He was easy to communicate with. He was very accommodating when my 5 year old was feeling sea sick. He worked hard to find us other spots where we could fish with calmer waters that still provided a great experience. He knows a lot about the area and fishing in general. We had a great time and highly recommend him!

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