Hilton Head Island, SC
Hilton Head fishing charters
Private charters for every kind of angler, run by a captain who grew up fishing these waters. Here is what fishing Hilton Head with Southern Hook looks like.
Southern Hook runs private fishing charters on Hilton Head Island, departing Harbour Town Yacht Basin in Sea Pines. We fish nearshore and offshore year-round with Captain Ian Parker, a Hilton Head native, aboard a comfortable 32-foot Regulator for up to six guests.
Hilton Head sits in the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry, where tidal creeks and sounds meet the Atlantic. That variety is the island's fishing superpower: on a single stretch of coast you can chase redfish in protected water one day and run offshore for reef fish the next. With decades of local knowledge, Ian knows where the fish are holding as the seasons turn.
Ways to fish here
One island, many kinds of fishing
Nearshore
Calmer, protected water close to home. The easy, flexible choice for families and mixed groups.
Offshore
Run to the ledges and bluewater for reef fish, bottom species and gamefish.
Shark
Exciting, hands-on and family-friendly. A favorite with kids.
Wreck & bottom
Fish the structure and reefs that concentrate hard-pulling fish.
Trolling
Cover water for fast, migratory gamefish when they are running.
Family
A private, comfortable boat and a patient captain for a great first trip.
A local advantage
Why fish Hilton Head with a native captain
Anyone can idle out of the marina. Knowing which creek mouth is holding fish on a falling tide, or which ledge turns on in the fall, comes from a lifetime on the water. Ian grew up here and fishes these waters constantly, so your trip benefits from current, first-hand knowledge rather than guesswork.
Follow what is happening now in our fishing reports, or see how the fishing shifts through the year on the seasonal fishing page.
Meet Captain Ian Parker
Departing Sea Pines
We leave from Harbour Town Yacht Basin
Southern Hook departs from one of Hilton Head's most recognizable spots, the marina beneath the Harbour Town Lighthouse inside The Sea Pines Resort. It is scenic, convenient and close to the Atlantic.
- Easy directions and public parking
- Plenty for non-fishing family to enjoy nearby
- A short run to productive water
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Hilton Head fishing questions
Do you fish year-round on Hilton Head?
Yes. We fish every season. The target species and techniques change through the year, which keeps it interesting. See seasonal fishing.
Where do trips leave from?
From Harbour Town Yacht Basin in The Sea Pines Resort. Full directions and parking are here.
What kinds of trips can I book?
Nearshore, offshore, shark, wreck, trolling and bottom fishing, plus family and small-group corporate outings. Compare them on the trips and rates page.
Fish Hilton Head with Southern Hook
Tell Ian what you are hoping for and when you are in town. He will match you to the right trip.