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    Nearshore Fishing Charter In Hilton Head Island

    Fish Hilton Head’s nearshore waterways on a 24-foot Pathfinder

    5.0 stars• 154 reviews
    From$588incl. taxes and fees

    Highlights

    Explore Hilton Head’s nearshore waterways on a 24-foot Pathfinder with a local captain. Choose a 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, or 8-hour trip, including a 3-hour shark option.

    • Depart from Shelter Cove Harbor at Dock H, Slip #3
    • Choose a trip length that fits your schedule
    • Fish nearshore waterways aboard a 24-foot Pathfinder
    • Plan for fishing rotation with groups of 3 or more
    • Budget for a $75 fee per extra passenger for parties of 5 or more

    Cancellation Policy

    48-hour cancellation policy. Cancel outside 48 hours for a full refund. Cancel within 48 hours of the start time and you are charged the full amount. Weather cancellations are made by the captains only.

    FAQs

    Arrive 15 minutes early.

    Wait at the top of the gangway (dock leisure area) until the captain calls you down to the vessel.

    For mid-morning or afternoon trips, the captain may be coming in from a previous charter and heading back out with your group.

    Meeting details

    Shelter Cove Harbor, 17 Harbourside Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (Dock H, Slip #3)

    Experience provided by Palmetto Lagoon Charters
    Experience provided by Palmetto Lagoon Charters

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    3 Hour Trip

    $588.30

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    4 Hour Trip

    $694.30

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    5 Hour Trip

    $821.50

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    8 Hour Trip

    $1,351.50

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    Review summary

    5.0
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    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    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!

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    Lemme gohunting

    September 9, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    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!

    Photo of Lemme gohunting

    Lemme gohunting

    September 9, 2025

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