Sweet Pea Fishing, Hilton Head
Captain John Brackett's private charters, from three-hour inshore trips to eight-hour offshore days, leaving Hudson's dock on Skull Creek.
Book a Sweet Pea Fishing Charter
Private charters for your group, with live availability.
Booked through FareHarbor, the island operators’ own booking system. HHI.com may earn a commission.
- Dock: Hudson's, 2 Hudson Rd
- Boat: 29-foot World Cat
- Trips: 3 to 8 hours
- Included: license, bait, tackle
Sweet Pea Fishing is a one-boat charter run by Captain John Brackett out of Hudson's dock on Skull Creek, on the north end of Hilton Head. The boat is a 29-foot World Cat with twin engines, modern electronics and an enclosed head. Fishing licenses, bait (live, cut or artificial) and tackle are included in the price. The water around the island gives cobia, redfish, sharks, king mackerel, spadefish and sheepshead, depending on the season.
Trip Lengths and Rates
3 hours, inshore: $600
4 hours, inshore and nearshore: $800
5 hours, inshore and nearshore: $950
6 hours, offshore: $1,200
7 hours, offshore: $1,500
8 hours, offshore: $2,000
These are the private-charter rates on Sweet Pea's own site; the booking calendar above shows the 3, 4, 5 and 6-hour trips with open dates.
Finding the Dock
Hudson's dock is at 2 Hudson Road on Skull Creek, on the island's north end. Other captains leave from the same dock; see the Hilton Head fishing charters guide for who runs what, or the directory of Hilton Head activity companies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sweet Pea Fishing cost?
Private charters run from $600 for three hours inshore to $2,000 for eight hours offshore, with the license, bait and tackle included.
Where does Sweet Pea Fishing leave from?
Hudson's dock, 2 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, on Skull Creek.
What fish can you catch with Sweet Pea Fishing?
Cobia, redfish, sharks, king mackerel, spadefish and sheepshead, depending on the season and trip.
Do I need a fishing license?
No. Licenses, bait and tackle are included in the charter price.
Is Sweet Pea Fishing a private charter?
Yes. You book the boat for your group.
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