Born and raised on Hilton Head’s salt marshes, Captain Trent Malphrus leads Palmetto Lagoon Charters, the island’s only guided adventure through the exclusive 11-mile saltwater lagoon system. A whisper-quiet electric boat glides y...
Captain Trent Malphrus is a Hilton Head native with nearly three decades on the water, and it shows. Reviewers consistently praise his deep local knowledge, his ability to find fish even in tough conditions, and the easy, comfortable atmosphere he creates on the boat. Families with young kids, first-timers, and seasoned anglers all seem to leave with a great experience, and a fair number of guests have turned their trip into an annual tradition. What stands out most is how adaptable he is. Bad weather, novice fishers, mixed-age groups, he adjusts and keeps everyone engaged and in good spirits. People mention catching redfish, triple tail, and more, but even on slower days the experience itself seems to be the draw. If you're heading to Hilton Head and want a charter with a guide who genuinely knows the area inside and out, Captain Trent is a very easy recommendation.
Palmetto lagoon charts, awesome time with captain Trent Malphrus! Weather wasn’t the best, very windy, but captain Trent put us on fish. Highly recommend him!
Lemme gohunting
September 9, 2025
Palmetto lagoon charts, awesome time with captain Trent Malphrus! Weather wasn’t the best, very windy, but captain Trent put us on fish. Highly recommend him!
Lemme gohunting
September 9, 2025