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Flatsbroke Fishing Charters Shem Creek, SC

What is Inshore Fishing in Charleston, SC?

Inshore fishing by definition is the ability to fish the shallow waters that are found on coastal flats like the SC lowcountry, creek beds, jetties, rivers and harbor shores. These areas can be impossible to reach from the shoreline due to their expansive nature and general lack of any access point from shore due to instable soil conditions or thick impenetrable coastal growth. Specialized sea craft with wide beams and flat bottoms are required to navigate these shallow waters sometimes only a few inches deep. Captain Chappy’s fleet consists of two specialized fishing boats, the 23' Seapro and the 17' Kirkland skiff designed and engineered specifically to fish these otherwise inaccessible waterways.


Plan Your Fishing Trip

Giant Red Drum caught on Ishore Fishing Charter

Inshore Fishing Charter Red Drum


Sea to Table, A Catch & Cook Experience

Want to eat your catch of the day?


Captain Chappy will fillet your day's bounty right at the dock and coordinate with the acclaimed chefs at Waters Edge Restaurant to cook your fresh catch into a meal you'll never forget. It's the ultimate Charleston fishing experience from rod to plate.

What Fish Can You Catch on an Inshore Fishing Charter in Charleston, SC?

Tidal movement, the season, and changes in water temperature all dictate where the fish are on any given day. Since Captain Chappy fishes year round you’ll always have a chance to catch the species that prefer the shallow coastal waters and flats including: Charleston’s most notorious Spotted Seatrout and Red Drum (Redfish) other common species we’ll fish are Flounder, Sheepshead, Jack Crevalle, Lady FIsh and Black Drum. Several species of sharks also find habitat in the shallow waters of the Charleston coastline like Atlantic Sharpnose, Bull, Hammerhead, and Bonnethead, but no need to worry JAWS was just a movie, and Captain Chappy puts the safety of his passengers above all.

Angler holding Red Drum caught on inshore fishing charter Charleston SC

Red Drum aka Spot Tail Bass

Shem Creek Inshore Fishing Waters

Charleston, SC Historic Shem Creek

Where do inshore fishing charters fish in Charleston, SC?

Our inshore fishing charters depart from the docks of Shem Creek. Shem Creek’s history dates back well into the 1700’s as a native American site. Captain C. Magwood solidified Shem Creek’s historic prevalence as the heart of the shrimping industry in the 1930’s and remains a destination launching fishing boats, as well as providing a full array of dining and boating experiences.


In tune with its past your inshore fishing charter will navigate the tidal creeks, coastal rivers, grass flats, oyster bars and jetties of the SC Lowcountry. These areas provide an ideal habitat for Redfish, Spotted Sea Trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, Black Drum as well as several species of sharks. One notable difference between inshore fishing and offshore is the inland waters are calm vs the often violent open waters. For those prone to sea sickness you’ll find these calm waters far more palatable, which lets you fully enjoy your fishing experience.

Why Fish Flatsbroke Fishing Charters with Captain Christopher “Chappy” Chappell?

USCG licensed, bonded, and insured captain Chappy started his angling as soon as he was old enough to hold the rod. The best fishing guide will get you on the fish. That is exactly why having a knowledgeable Charleston born local for your captain makes all the difference. If you are looking for an authentic Charleston experience with a life long local an inshore fishing charter with Captain Christopher “Chappy” Chappell is exactly what you are looking for. Don't take our word for it, with nearly 100 five star Google reviews, our anglers say it best. If you have any questions about fishing don’t hesitate to reach out, you can call, text, or fill out our contact form and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Sheepshead caught on Charleston fishing charter

Sheepshead Inshore Fishing

4 Hr 1/2 Day

Fishing Charter

Starting At:

$550

  • 4 Hour Charter Duration
  • Depart 7:30am or 12:00pm
  • Pricing for up to TWO
  • +$50 per extra guest

6 Hr 3/4 Day

Fishing Charter

Starting At:

$750

  • 6 Hour Charter Duration
  • Trip Departs 7:00am
  • Pricing for up to TWO
  • +$50 per extra guest

3 Hr Shark

Fishing Charter

Starting At:

$450

  • 3 Hour Charter Duration
  • Trip Departs 12:00pm
  • Pricing for up to THREE
  • +$75 per extra guest

Shem Creek Fishing Charter Reviews

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  • It was an amazing trip that we will not forget.

    We had an amazing trip with Captain Chappy! We caught more redfish than we could count. I was very pleased with our Captain who made our trip so easy and was flexible to work with our schedule. We cou...

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  • Capt Chappy was amazing!

    Capt Chappy was amazing! We mainly caught red drum but also hooked a shark and a stingray. We caught so many in our 4 hour trip, we lost count! He was great working with our two kids and couldn’t ...

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  • He will put you on some fish.

    Me and my wife were down for a convention and decided to go fishing one morning . We went with Captain Chappy and had an awesome trip. We caught a lot of trout and a few redfish. He even cleaned a few...

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  • Thank you again for an awesome trip!

    Capt. Chappy did an amazing job got us on the fish and even the few spots where we weren’t able to find them he quickly took us to other spots. Will for sure be back again! Thank you again for an aw...

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  • We highly recommend Flatsbroke fishing

    Our family had a wonderful time with Captain Chappy. He was determined for us to catch lots of fish. He knew all the best spots and was attentive to all our fishing needs. We highly recommend Flatsbro...

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  • I highly recommend Capt. Chappy

    I highly recommend Capt. Chappy. We had a great time catching redfish and trout in less than ideal conditions. He knows the water and worked hard to put us on fish. He also started early to catch plen...

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  • I’d definitely book him

    Fished twice with Chappy in one week. Both were great experiences! Good communication met on time worked hard to get us fish. I’d definitely book him if I was coming to Charleston....

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  • I HIGHLY recommend choosing Flatsbroke Fishing

    Was in town visiting family and took my daughter and her boyfriend out for the 4hr onshore fishing charter and couldn’t been happier. Captain Chappy was everything you’d want in a fishing captain...

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  • We were reeling in fish nonstop

    Just had the BEST day on the water with our family of four! Captain was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and made sure we had an amazing experience. We were reeling in fish nonstop — memories made an...

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  • Chappy’s the guide you want

    From the moment we hit the water with Captain Chappy, his passion, local knowledge, and laid-back vibe made for an unforgettable day. He put my son and I on fish early, adjusted with the tides, and ma...

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