Hilton Head Fishing Charters with 

Live Oac Fishing

Hilton Head Island's Adventure Professionals

Hilton Head Fishing Charters

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The waters surrounding Hilton Head are full of life. Strong tides flush water in and out of the sounds, rivers, and creeks. This constant motion replenishes the food supply in the form of microscopic plankton, bait fish like mullet and menhaden, and a variety of crustaceans such as shrimp and crabs. These feed a multitude of species that we fish for on a daily basis, year round. Live Oac's goal is to match you to the ideal fishing experience. We have options for all ages, experience levels, and interests. Explore some of the many fishing charters we offer, or call us for advice on what might fit you or your group best.
  3 or 4 HOURS
  APR‑SEP
  INSHORE
  AGE 5+ RECO
Very active shark species make for good catch-and-release excitement in Hilton Head


Our most commonly caught Hilton Head sharks:

Black Tip Sharks
Bonnethead Sharks
Sharpnose Sharks


Frequently caught:

Sandbar Sharks
Finetooth Sharks
Hammerhead Sharks
Blacknose Sharks


Less frequently caught:

Dusky Sharks
Silky Sharks
Tiger Sharks
Bull Sharks
Lemon Sharks
Nurse Sharks
Sand Tiger Sharks

   Live Oac supports catch-and-release shark fishing.
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   Live Oac supports catch-and-release shark fishing.
Since the time of the earliest known inhabitants of the Lowcountry, people have traveled here for the abundant fishing. We offer a variety of fishing opportunities that can be either a portion or the entire focus of your outing with Live Oac. From the serious angler wanting to sight cast to redfish, to the family seeking some fun on the water, we offer the best guided fishing in the Lowcountry.

Consider trying your hand at some
castnetting during your dolphin tour. Turn a nature cruise into a nature experience by learning about crabbing in the Intracoastal Waterway. Such things are offered as part of our all-inclusive opportunity approach of custom adventures.

Looking for a fun
family fishing experience that will create lifetime memories? Try some shark fishing for an amazing adventure of fun. Most of our local shark fishing is family oriented (small and mid-sized species rather than "monster” sharks) and is intended to be as much an educational opportunity as it is an exciting journey.

Throughout most of the year, there are more “serious” inshore sport fishing options available. Some of the most popular targets include redfish, flounder, speckled trout, and even larger species like tarpon, cobia, jacks and more. Call us for details, and ask to speak to a fishing specialist who will be glad to match you with the appropriate type charter. Our guides are the best at what they do, and we're dedicated to showing you what makes the Hilton Head Island Lowcountry so special to us.
  All Live Oac fishing charters are led by experienced professional fishing guides & USCG licensed captains and include boat, fuel, bait and tackle (except certain full-day offshore trips which are flat rate + fuel). No experience is necessary. Our fishing trips are private charters, and we do not "mix" or "match" groups, so who you bring is up to you. Price and max capacity varies by boat and trip type.
  •    2 HOURS
       ALL YEAR
       MOST AGES
       PRIVATE
       INSHORE / BACKCOUNTRY
       CALMER WATERS
    FROM$465
  • Family Shark Adventure™

       3 or 4 HOURS
       APR—SEP
       MOST AGES
       PRIVATE
       INSHORE / BACKCOUNTRY
       CALMER WATERS
    FROM$465
  •    4+ HOURS
       ALL YEAR
       AGE 4+ RECO
       PRIVATE
       INSHORE / BACKCOUNTRY
       CALMER WATERS
    FROM$600
  •    4-5+ HOURS
       ALL YEAR
       AGE 12+ RECO
       PRIVATE
       COASTAL OCEAN
       OCEAN / SEAS VARY
    FROM$650
  •    6-8 HOURS
       ALL YEAR
       AGE 15+ RECO
       PRIVATE
       COASTAL / OFFSHORE
       OCEAN / SEAS VARY
    FROM$1000
  •    1½ HOURS
       ALL YEAR
       ALL AGES
       PRIVATE
       INSHORE / BACKCOUNTRY
       CALMER WATER
    FROM$278

HHI Fishing Charters by AREA:

  •  INSHORE / BACKCOUNTRY

    The "Inshore / Backcountry" includes tidal creeks, marshes, rivers & sounds. Crossing the HHI Bridge, you see inshore water.
     CALMER WATER
     ALL YEAR
     2+ HOURS
     MOST AGES
  •  NEAR COASTAL / OCEAN

    Near coastal waters include the sounds (“bay”) and ocean up to a few miles out off the beach, but within sight of land.
     SEAS VARY
     ALL YEAR
     3+ HOURS
     MOST AGES (OCEAN: 13+ RECO)
  •  OFFSHORE / OCEAN

    Further offshore, well into the ocean and out of sight of land. Includes reefs, live bottom, towers, and the "Gulf Stream."
     OCEAN SEAS
     ALL YEAR
     5+ HOURS
     AGE 15+ RECO
  •  "DEEP SEA FISHING"

    "Deep Sea Fishing" is applied to LOTS of things (inshore or offshore). Please click 'LEARN MORE' below and we'll explain.
     SEAS VARY
     ALL YEAR
     4+ HOURS
     AGE VARIES

Live Oac Fishing Charter Fleet:

FREEMAN 29

A LIVE ONE

MasterMarine 28

HERO

SPORTFISH 25

HAMMERHEAD

INSHORE

SKIFF

Live Oac Fishing Charters in Hilton Head:

Enjoy Hilton Head's most active warm-water fishery! Live Oac shark fishing experts can target sharks of all sizes, appropriate to the age, experience, and interest of any group.
Sight fishing opportunities include shallow water redfish, open water species such as cobia & jacks, and even sharks in the creeks at low tide. There's a variety of targets throughout the year that allow for a visual approach to fishing.
From the marsh mud flats to small tidal creeks only inches deep, join us for a hunt-and-stalk approach to fishing. We’ll use a custom skiff to access skinny water where game fish hide.
We welcome families and offer suitable fishing experiences for kids of all ages. Live Oac guides know how to craft a fishing trip that keeps even short attention spans focused on having fun.
A Live Oac specialty! From April thorough September, we’ll explore inshore waters to catch-and-release sharks for an exciting family fishing experience.
We understand that sometimes shorter attention spans need shorter trips. Live Oac has options for the youngest anglers, too!
Live Oac’s signature trip that combines dolphin watching and shark fishing on the same charter.
Monster sharks are amongst us. Get a chance to get up close and personal with a big shark on this trip to catch-and-release a huge one.
Redfish are one of Hilton Head’s greatest natural resources. There are a variety of methods and techniques we employ to target reds both small and large. Learn more about this great fishery and our options for red drum fishing charters.
The cobia fishery in Hilton Head’s Port Royal Sound is known around the world. Find out why these fish are so much fun to catch.
Observe traditional cast netting by a Live Oac expert, or try your hand at throwing a cast net with some personal instruction. Mullet, other baitfish and seasonal shrimp can be caught this way.
Catch a clawed critter! Crab traps or hand lines, we have a crabbing experience suited to a variety of ages.
This approach to fishing lets us cover lots of water, running baits and lures behind the boat for a great chance to hook up.

Offshore Fishing

There’s a big difference between “off the shore” and “offshore”! We mean heading deep into the ocean, miles from civilization where the fishing gets extreme and so does the adventure!

 OFFSHORE / OCEAN

 OCEAN SEAS
 ALL YEAR
 5+ HOURS
 AGE 15+ RECO
   4-5+ HOURS
   ALL YEAR
   AGE 12+ RECO
   PRIVATE
   COASTAL OCEAN
   OCEAN / SEAS VARY
FROM$650
This fishing charter was the highlight of our week in Hilton Head!
Angela C.
View from fishing boat in Hilton Head

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