About Us

Charleston Charter Company was founded around the spirit of adventure. We are passionate about fishing, the environment, and exploration. We love helping others discover their love of fishing and providing opportunities to make lasting memories.

As professional anglers, we love fishing and we know the area. We’ll be sure to get you to where the fish are biting.

Fishing Guides:

All our guides live and breathe fishing, and love Charleston! They are sure to give you a fishing experience of a lifetime. We are all licensed and insured.

  • Capt. Brandon Hartman is a licensed and registered USCG Maritime Captain, born with fishing in his blood. With a background in professional bass fishing, Brandon traveled the country for over 8 years fishing the FLW tour along with many other professional tours. After winning on multiple levels, he decided to settle down to his roots in the Carolinas and grow a second profession in fishing as a saltwater charter captain, giving Brandon over 25 years of fishing experience in saltwater and fresh.
    Just as he did on the FLW tour, Brandon spends his free time chasing new waters and countless fish including inshore, nearshore, and blue water pelagic species. Brandon has an enormous passion for the fishing industry, and, with his outgoing personality, makes for a great experience on the water.

  • Capt. Ethan Williams is a licensed and registered USCG Maritime Captain. His love for fishing started at a very young age. Having lived all over the United States, Ethan has been able to learn many tricks of the trade in both saltwater and freshwater. While attending Clemson University, Ethan worked in SW Florida as a mate on some of the best fishing boats in the world. There he was featured on several different television shows, magazines articles and radio shows. After his graduation, Ethan brought his skill set to the Lowcountry and became a captain, so he may share his love and knowledge for fishing with others.
    Ethan likes to spend his free time on the water continuously learning more about new areas and the fish that inhabit them. When he is not out exploring the waterways, Ethan will be with his family and friends enjoying all the many activities Charleston has to offer or traveling to new, global destinations. Ethan’s passion for the outdoors is easily noticed as soon as you step on board with him. He will be sure you have an amazing experience.

  • Capt. Bryce Riddle is a USCG-licensed Maritime Captain with a passion for fishing and sharing what the Lowcountry waters have to offer! Spending every day on the water has given him an in-depth understanding of local fisheries, allowing him to tailor enjoyable and rewarding trips for anglers of all skill levels. Whether it’s helping someone catch their first redfish, or simply enjoying a day on the water, he’s committed to making each and every outing memorable.

    When he's not guiding, Capt. Bryce is exploring new waters, always expanding his knowledge of inshore and offshore fishing. His relaxed, approachable style ensures a stress-free experience, while his expertise guarantees an exciting day on the water.

    Whether you’re new to fishing or an experienced angler, Capt. Bryce is ready to make your trip an unforgettable adventure.

Charter Boats

2020 Pathfinder 2600 HPS

Our vessels are the world-class 2020 Pathfinder 2600. This 26 foot bay boat has plenty of space for 6 anglers to move around comfortably. The unique layout allows for more storage space and room to move about allowing maximum fishability. Equipped with a Yamaha 300 four stroke engine, this boat is as powerful as she is beautiful, making any boating trip smooth sailing. The vessels are equipped with top-of-the-line electronics, trolling motors, power poles, a complete second station for sight fishing nearshore/inshore and every other accessory needed to have a productive and safe day on the water.