Off The Hook Fishing Charters, Hilton Head
Captain Brian Vaughn's inshore, nearshore and fly-fishing charters from Palmetto Bay Marina, on boats for up to four anglers.
- Captain: Brian Vaughn, island native
- Since: 2005
- Trips: 2 to 8 hours
- Group size: 4 per boat, up to 12 on three boats
- Included: License, tackle, bait, cooler and ice
Off The Hook Fishing Charters is Captain Brian Vaughn's guide service, running light-tackle trips through the creeks, flats and sounds around Hilton Head since 2005. Brian grew up on the island, and the boats are small, built for light tackle. Trips run from 2 to 8 hours for individuals, families, corporate groups and wedding parties, and the fishing license, rods, bait, tackle and a cooler with ice are all included. Customers praise captains who find big redfish and sharks and who coach beginners and experienced anglers alike.
The Boats
18-foot Hells Bay skiff: the shallow-water boat for sight-fishing the flats.
22-foot Pathfinder: a roomier bay boat for inshore and nearshore trips.
25-foot Hells Bay Estero: the largest of the three, for nearshore water.
Each boat takes up to four anglers. A bigger group books two or three boats side by side, for up to 12 people. Choose the boat, trip length, date and start time on the booking page; a 3% fee is added when you pay by credit card.
What You Can Fish For
The trips cover inshore, flats, nearshore, spin and fly fishing. Guest reviews mention big redfish and sharks most; ask the captain what is running when you book. Fly fishermen who want a captain who does only fly fishing should look at LoCo Fly Charters.
Finding the Dock
Off The Hook is listed at 68 Helmsman Way, on the Palmetto Bay Marina side of the south end. Several charters across the country use the name Off The Hook; this is the Hilton Head one. Palmetto Bay Marina has the rest of the dock, and the other captains are in our guide to Hilton Head fishing charters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who runs Off The Hook Fishing Charters?
Captain Brian Vaughn, a Hilton Head native who has guided here since 2005.
How long are the trips?
From 2 to 8 hours. You pick the boat, length, date and start time when you book.
How many people fit on a boat?
Each boat takes up to four anglers. Groups of up to 12 book two or three boats.
What is included?
The fishing license, rods and tackle, bait, and a cooler with ice for your drinks and snacks.
Where is Off The Hook Fishing Charters?
It is listed at 68 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, at Palmetto Bay Marina on the south end.
How do I book?
Book online on the Off The Hook booking page, choosing a boat, trip length, date and time.
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