Coastal River Charters offers a premier inshore and sightseeing service in Savannah, Georgia, led by USCG licensed and insured Captain Jack McGowan, who has spent most of his life on or near the water. Whether fishing the back country or touring coastal Georgia’s beautiful, historic coast, Captain Jack’s goal is simple: make every trip enjoyable enough that guests keep returning to Savannah.
The Premier Fishing Adventure (5 hours, $500 for 1 person or $550 for 2) suits anglers with some experience, master fishermen, or anyone wanting a fun, quality outing, using live/dead bait, fly, or artificials, mostly targeting sea trout and redfish (limited to 2 people). The Coastal Fishing Adventure (4-6 hours, $400-$650 depending on group size) is a good all-around option for novice to experienced anglers, targeting sea trout, redfish, black drum, sheepshead, whiting, and shark — the 4-hour, 2-person trip is the most popular option (limited to 3 people). The Family Fishing Adventure (2-3 hours, $350-$425) is designed specifically for kids 13 and under, mostly targeting whiting and small sharks during the warmer months, with life jackets required for all children. Custom trips, including combination sightseeing/fishing outings, are available on request (limited to 3 adults for larger groups, with a recommendation to another charter service if needed).
Reservations are held with a card number as deposit only (nothing charged upfront), with payment due after the trip via cash, check, or card (3% processing fee for cards). Weather or unplanned event cancellations are handled with genuine flexibility, usually rebooking another party with enough lead time.
Coastal River Charters was featured in a Redfin article on what Savannah is known for, and maintains an active fishing report blog with frequent, specific catch updates. The business is backed by partnerships with the Coastal Conservation Association of Georgia and Blue Water Candy.
For anglers and families near Savannah, Georgia looking for a well-priced, flexible inshore fishing or sightseeing charter, Coastal River Charters offers a well-established operation with Captain Jack McGowan.
