FISHING CHARTERS & PRIVATE BOAT TOURS
Family-friendly fishing, eco tours, and coastal adventures led by a local captain in Folly Beach | Charleston | Kiawah Island
Tight Line Outfitters offers premier inshore and nearshore fishing charters plus specialty trips departing from Folly Beach, SC. We welcome anglers of all experience levels and focus on light-tackle, hands-on adventures through the Lowcountry’s unique waterways.
Every charter includes a guided eco experience highlighting local wildlife and coastal history — delivering a personalized, unforgettable day on the water.
Private Charleston Charters
Choose Your Adventure
Private fishing charters and coastal excursions throughout the Charleston Lowcountry.
Inshore Fishing Charters
Fish the creeks, rivers, and salt marshes targeting redfish, trout, flounder, and other seasonal species.
Family Fun Fishing Charters
Perfect for young anglers and first-time fishermen. These shorter, action-packed trips are designed to keep kids engaged while creating lasting family memories on the water.
Nearshore Fishing Charters
Explore reefs and nearshore waters off Charleston's coast targeting seasonal species including cobia, Spanish mackerel, redfish, and more.
Sunset Eco Cruises
A relaxed evening cruise through scenic waterways highlighting salt marsh ecology, wildlife, and unforgettable Charleston sunsets.
Shark Teeth & Fossil Charters
Visit remote barrier islands in search of fossilized shark teeth, prehistoric treasures, and untouched coastal scenery.
Bachelor/Bachelorette, Custom & Specialty Charters
Customized private trips for bachelor and bachelorette parties, corporate outings, celebrations, and specialty adventures.
New Signature Experience
Hook & Feast Fishing Experience
Our signature all-in-one adventure combining a guided fishing charter, waterfront dining, and a sunset eco cruise.
Pricing & Packages
Reserve a Fishing Charter or Other Excursion Today
Kiawah Island pickup and drop-off is available for landowners only.
Please Note: An additional 5% booking fee will be incurred if you book online. To avoid this fee, call or text to book.
Family Fun Fishing Charter
6 People Max
2 Hour Trip
Starting at $350
3 Hour Trip
Starting at $450
Includes up to 2 passengers.
Additional passengers are $60 each.
Inshore Fishing
6 People Max
4 Hour Trip
Starting at $550
6 Hour Trip
Starting at $750
8 Hour Trip
Starting at $950
Starting prices include up to 2 passengers.
Book NowNear Shore Fishing
6 People Max
6 Hour Trip
Starting at $900
8 Hour Trip
Starting at $1,100
Starting prices include up to 2 passengers.
Book NowBachelor Party & Group Fishing
Custom Group Charters
Fully customizable group charters for bachelor parties, wedding weekends, corporate outings, family reunions, and larger groups. Multiple boats can be coordinated based on group size. Optional tournament-style packages available.
Trips Starting At
$550
Teeth & Fossil Charter
6 People Max
4 Hour Trip
Starting at $400
Starting price includes up to 3 passengers.
Additional passengers are $60 each.
Cancellation & Weather Policy
As a small family-owned business, cancellations significantly impact our operation. To reserve your trip, a 50% deposit is required at the time of booking.
- Cancellations made 7 or more days before the trip receive a full refund.
- Cancellations made 6 days or less before the trip forfeit the 50% deposit.
- Cancellations made within 48 hours of the trip, as well as no-shows, are non-refundable.
Date change requests within 7 days of the trip are not guaranteed and are subject to captain approval. If an approved date change is later canceled due to weather, the booking will revert to the original trip date and remain subject to the standard cancellation policy.
Nearshore Trips
If ocean conditions are unsafe or unsuitable for nearshore fishing, the trip will be converted to an inshore fishing trip of the same duration.
Weather Policy
Weather-related cancellations are determined solely by the captain. If a trip is canceled due to weather, we will attempt to reschedule. If rescheduling is not possible, deposits will be refunded (except in the case of approved date changes as noted above).
Catch of the Day
Real guests. Real catches. Every trip is private and fully guided.
What Guests Are Saying About Us
★★★★★ 5.0 Rating on Google
“My son (9) and I fished with Will just yesterday and the memories of that day will last a lifetime. Capt. Will is a Captain's Captain. A doctor's doctor. A renaissance man in every sense of the word. He not only loves what he does, he knows and shares his love of the deep biology and instills the importance of keeping it all going through conservation by making it a fun subject. We caught plenty of fish, including spotted sea trout and redfish and now that I see he's doing shark tooth trips on his website, I'm planning that next date with my wife.”
— Jackson W., Google Review
CAPTAIN
William McKenzie
Meet Captain “Redfish Wild” Bill — Your Charleston Fishing Guide
Captain Bill is a licensed U.S. Coast Guard captain and the full-time owner and operator of Tight Line Outfitters in Folly Beach, SC. CPR and Wilderness First Aid certified, he runs safe, professional trips for anglers of all experience levels.
Born in the foothills of North Carolina, Bill started fishing early on his grandfather’s farm. After moving to South Florida at age 12, his passion accelerated — especially after landing his first tarpon at 13.
He later studied Outdoor Education and Wilderness Leadership and spent his free time guiding fly fishing trips for wild brook, brown, and rainbow trout. That background eventually brought him to Charleston’s inshore waters, where he founded Tight Line Outfitters in 2015.
Captain Bill isn’t a part-time guide — fishing is his career and lifelong pursuit. With experience across freshwater and saltwater fisheries and a strong focus on conservation and local ecology, every trip delivers more than just fish: it’s a true Lowcountry on-the-water experience.
Goose
The Goose is a comfortable 25-foot Sea Hunt BX BR bay boat powered by a Yamaha 300 and equipped with a Minn Kota trolling motor and 12-foot Minn Kota Talon shallow water anchor system. This setup allows us to position quietly and precisely, putting anglers on fish faster.
Designed for a smooth, confident ride, the Goose handles a wide range of conditions with ease — from inshore creeks and flats to nearshore reefs. With generous casting space at both the bow and stern, anglers fish comfortably and safely.
The boat features ample storage for gear and personal items, along with an onboard cooler for drinks and snacks. Water and ice are always provided on Folly Beach fishing charters and other excursions.
FISHING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY
Top Inshore & Nearshore Fishing Charters in Charleston, Folly Beach & Kiawah
Charleston’s creeks, rivers, marshes, and nearshore waters create one of the East Coast’s most productive fisheries. Tight Line Outfitters offers guided inshore and nearshore fishing charters departing from Folly Beach, with access to Charleston and Kiawah Island waters.
- Inshore trips target red drum (redfish), black drum, spotted sea trout, flounder, and more—plus trophy bull reds when conditions align.
- Nearshore trips explore reefs, wrecks, and structure that hold cobia, amberjack, Spanish mackerel, false albacore, and spadefish.
- Every trip is hands-on and guided, with local insight into the Lowcountry’s wildlife and coastal history.
Whether you’re new to fishing or chasing a bucket-list catch, we’ll tailor the day to your group and the conditions.
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