Tight Line Charters is Charleston’s best fishing charter, offering all-inclusive inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing, shark and bull redfish charters, coastal sightseeing tours, and harbor cruises out of Shem Creek Park in Mount Pleasant. Owned and operated by Captain Jesse Riddle, the business provides expert local knowledge and top-tier gear for a memorable day on the water, every time.

Charleston’s coastal waters are rich and diverse, with mild weather keeping fish active in the estuaries and reefs year-round. Guests regularly hook hard-fighting Redfish (Spottails), Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, Bonnethead Sharks, and high-speed Jack Crevalle, along with prized species like Flounder, Sheepshead, and Black Sea Bass depending on season and tide. A distinctive Cast & Blast package combines a skeet shoot with a fishing trip, and seasonal night fishing is available by inquiry.

Beyond charters, Tight Line Charters runs the Lowcountry Kids Fishing Camp, celebrating 6 years running and now booking for Summer 2026. Unlike most land-based fishing camps at a pier or dock, this camp spends at least 6 hours a day on a boat, teaching kids safety gear, cast netting, bait handling, knot tying, proper tackle rigging, fishing etiquette, and tides. Camps run Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm (half day Friday), for ages 6-12, priced at $1,250 per child including all tackle, licensing, bait, equipment, and safety gear, with a $300 deposit required.

Guest reviews are overwhelmingly positive, consistently praising Captain Jesse’s patience, deep local knowledge, and genuine care in ensuring clients catch quality fish, with several reviewers specifically highlighting how well he accommodated young or seasick kids by adjusting to calmer fishing spots.

For anglers and families looking for a highly reviewed, all-inclusive fishing charter or a unique on-the-water kids fishing camp out of Mount Pleasant, Tight Line Charters offers a well-established operation with Captain Jesse Riddle.