Meet the Captain

I grew up in the little fishing town of McClellanville, SC about 30 miles up the coast from Charleston. With a population of about 350, everyone knew everyone and things were good. I come from a family that is very interconnected with fishing and boating and basically had no choice but to choose an occupation that would keep me on the water. My love for fishing started at an early age but things began to speed up once I realized that there was a difference between a cane pole and a fly rod.

I have been fishing the waters between McClellanville and Isle of Palms religiously since I was about eight years old. Much of what I know about these waters was taught to me by my family. My father, stepfather, three uncles, grandfather and grandmother, and many close family friends have chosen to make a living from the lowcountry waters at some point in their lives. I would like to think that a little bit of each of their lessons and adventures will be passed on and shared in every one of my charters.




About the Fishing

Again, I can easily cater to all skill levels. I will strive to make your time on the water with me one that you will happily never forget by working hard to provide the following:

  • * Safe, reliable, friendly, experienced captain
  • * Safe, reliable, clean boats and equipment
  • * Positive attitude, relaxed atmosphere
  • * Productive day of fishing
  • * Communicating to find out exactly what the client is looking

Your trip will be scheduled around the most productive time of day according to the tide, wind, and weather.

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Sheepshead | Charleston Fishing Charters

The fishing and the weather on Isle of Palms have been awesome so far this winter! This time last year everybody I talked to was complaining about the cold. Myself included! I thought I could escape the cold winter down in the Florida keys but after 7 windy days of highs in the 50's and lows in the 40's I quickly retreated home to ride out the winter. This year has been a different story. So far the winter of...

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Daylight Savings Time | Redfish Fishing

We started the day off pretty hot. Went out to catch the bottom of the low tide with Charlie and John. Fishing in Charleston in November is about as good as it gets. We had good weather today and an early morning low tide. We started fishing in a couple of small creeks and had some luck.Caught two small reds on the first two casts but had to move on. They must have been the only two in that spot. We...

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Fall Surf Fishing | Charleston, SC

The fishing is holding true for the time of year. November is here and the Redfish are biting in the surf. I fished with Uncle Hog and Capt Mark Nicols in the surf yesterday. The day didnt really go as planned. We started out great. Got an early start out of Charleston and headed north to some of the more remote barrier islands. I love to fish in Charleston but after a really busy summer we were both ready to get...

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Charleston Fishing Charters | Captain Ben Floyd Fishing Guide

The Captain: Ben Floyd I grew up in the little fishing town of McClellanville, SC about 30 miles up the coast from Charleston. With a population of about 350, everyone knew everyone and things were good. I come from a family that is very interconnected with fishing and boating and naturally chose an occupation that would keep me on the water. My love for fishing started at an early age but things began to speed up once I realized that there was...

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The Fish Finder

Come spend a day with the fish finder and see why they're Charleston's Premier Fishing Charter Company.

A third-generation fisherman, Captain Ben Floyd was born in McClellanville, SC, a small fishing town about thirty miles north of Charleston, in the heart of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. He has over twenty years experience fishing the waters from Cape Romain to the Isle of Palms.