Black skimmer charter fishing

Join us at the world renowned Harbour Town Yacht Basin on Hilton Head Island to experience a premier saltwater fishing charter aboard the Black Skimmer. The 30 ft Black Fin boat provides a safe, comfortable ride to the fishing grounds with room on the deck. The boat comes equipped with a cooler of ice, fishing license, bait, top of the line tackle and a professional deckhand. We also have an on-board bathroom!

What sets us apart - in addition to a top-notch captain - is our location, just 10 minutes away from the Atlantic Ocean. You'll spend less time riding and more time fishing on a charter with us. Black Skimmer Fishing Charter offers nearshore, offshore and deep sea trips, ranging from 3-8 hours.

Your Captain is a licensed United States Coast Guard 100 ton Master, with years of experience fishing. He is a lifelong islander with an extensive knowledge of the surrounding waterways and ecology. The Captain and crew will introduce you to our techniques for catching fish and share information about the other wildlife you encounter. We pride ourselves on providing an enjoyable and relaxing experience for novice, as well as, experienced fishermen.

Come aboard and create lasting memories for your family, friends or work colleagues. 
Book now, the fish are waiting!

Fishing trip adventures

3 hour shark fishing

A perfect trip for any family, friend group or work convention with no skill set required. The fishing grounds are close and in calm waters to ensure maximum relaxation on the boat. 3 hour trips depart in the evenings starting at 5 pm, exclusively targeting sharks of varying size. 

4 hour trip

A great trip package for those looking to experience the very best of offshore fishing on Hilton Head Island. The fishing grounds are just a few minutes away. You will learn different fishing techniques to help you catch dinner or land your next trophy.
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​*Ocean conditions and fish migratory patterns will determine distance traveled offshore. No more than 5 miles off the coast. 

5 hour trip

The best offshore fishing trip package we have to offer. You'll have more time to keep lines in the water, as well as have an opportunity to travel further offshore to deeper water. You will learn how to troll for table fare and bottom fish for sport.
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*Ocean conditions and fish migratory patterns will determine distance traveled offshore. No more than 15 miles off the coast.

6 hour trip

An excellent trip to explore the many artificial reefs HHI has to offer. This trip gives us plenty of time to target  numerous species of fish. Troll for edible fish like King and Spanish mackerel. Bottom fish for Cobia, Grouper and Black Sea Bass to name a few.

*Ocean conditions and fish migratory patterns will determine distance traveled offshore. No more than 30 miles off the coast.

8 hour trip

This trip package is designed for the offshore enthusiast in mind. Bottom fish in depths over 100 feet to target snapper, grouper, amber jack, cobia, king mackerel and many other species. Expect to travel 30-50 miles offshore for a true deep sea experience.
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*Ocean conditions will be a major factor in determining distance traveled.
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*Please call Captain Ben to book this trip.   

let's go fishing!

fishing trip rates

3 Hour Shark Fishing - $550

4 Hour Trip - $700

5 Hour Trip - $875

6 Hour Trip - $1000

8 Hour Trip - $1400

*All trips include a cooler with ice, fishing licenses, a professional deckhand, bait and tackle.

*Clean on-board bathroom​

*Maximum capacity on the boat is 6 people.

Less time riding,
​more time fishing

The nautical chart is a depiction of the Hilton Head Island area. Black Skimmer Fishing Charter prides itself on the close proximity to the fishing grounds, which means more time for lines in the water for you.  
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The clear asterisk (*) with the black border represents the departing location, Harbour Town Yacht Basin,  of the Black Skimmer.
 
The solid black asterisk (*) represents the fishing grounds the Black Skimmer frequents on a regular basis.

Travel time between the departing location and the fishing grounds is 20-30 minutes.  

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