Top Shot Sport Fishing, Hilton Head
Captain Jay Prescott's nearshore and offshore trips on a 31-foot Morgan with shade, a bathroom and a mate, from Broad Creek Marina.
- Captain: Jay Prescott, USCG licensed
- Boat: 31-foot 1989 Morgan
- Group: Up to 6
- Dock: Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Rd
Top Shot Sport Fishing runs from Broad Creek Marina on a 31-foot 1989 Morgan sport fisher with a Caterpillar diesel. Captain Jay Prescott is Coast Guard licensed and has lived on Hilton Head for more than 40 years. Guests say the captains and mates work hard for every group, that the boat suits young children, and that Spanish mackerel and sharks are the usual catch.
On the Boat
Capacity: up to six passengers.
Included: tackle and bait, with a mate to help.
Comfort: shaded seating, an onboard bathroom, and ice for your drinks.
Parking: no parking fee or gate pass at the marina.
One rule: no bananas aboard, the old fishermen's superstition.
What You Can Catch
Nearshore trips find Spanish mackerel, red drum, sea trout, flounder, black sea bass and sheepshead, and the offshore list adds cobia, kingfish, wahoo, tarpon and grouper. Sharks are on the list too. For the sheepshead basics see our sheepshead guide; all the island's charters are compared on one page.
Finding the Dock
Broad Creek Marina is at 18 Simmons Road, off William Hilton Parkway. Tail Tamer Fishing Charters keeps boats here too, and the marina page has the rest of the dock.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Top Shot Sport Fishing leave from?
Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.
How many people can go?
Up to six passengers.
Is tackle and bait included?
Yes, and a mate helps on board.
Does the boat have a bathroom and shade?
Yes, the Morgan has shaded seating and an onboard bathroom.
Can I bring bananas?
No. Top Shot has a no-bananas rule.
How do I book?
Book on the Top Shot booking page, or call or text (843) 384-9714.
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