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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
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.
Review from Google
We had the best morning fishing with Captain Jesse! We went nearshore for sharks and bull reds and had such a fun trip. We caught a hammerhead, several other sharks, and some huge bull reds, which was so exciting for everyone.

Captain Jesse was super friendly, great with the kids, and made the whole trip easy and fun. We’d definitely book with Tight Line Charters again!
Review from Google
We had a great time fishing with Captain Jesse. He is a professional fisherman with many years experience and it shows in his knowledge of his craft, the way he manages and meticulously maintains his boat., and his ability to teach even the most novice clients how to catch fish. Combine this with his friendly nature and his commitment to making the experience memorable and you cannot go wrong with Tight Line Charters. It was truly an exceptional experience.
Review from Google
We had an amazing experience with Tight Line Charters! I booked the four-hour morning fishing trip for my two teenage boys while we were visiting Charleston, and they absolutely loved it. They came back so excited and said it was one of the highlights of our entire trip.

Everything was easy from booking to pickup at Shem Creek, and they had a fantastic time out on the water. They got plenty of fishing in and had such a great experience with the captain Jessie. As a mom, I also really appreciated feeling completely comfortable sending the boys out on their own.

If you’re visiting Charleston and have teenagers who love fishing, I highly recommend Tight Line Charters. We would absolutely book with them again the next time we’re in Charleston! 🎣

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