Kid's Fish Camp

duration: 5 Days
cancellation_summary: 30 days of your camp’s start date are non-refundable.
group_size: Up to 18 guests
description: Charleston Kids Fishing Camp (5 Days) – Young anglers (ages 7-13) learn casting, knot tying, fish ID, crabbing, and conservation! Includes inshore fishing, a friendly tournament, and expert guides. Fun, safe, and educational!!!
itinerary: Day 1: Introduction to Fishing & Safety

• Meet & greet with instructors at 8:00 a.m. (Shem Creek Dock – 98 Church Street)
• Boating safety & gear orientation
• Inshore fishing until 11:00 a.m.
• Beach-side lunch
• Cast net and rod learning on shore
• Inshore fishing until 1:45 p.m.
• Pick up at 2:00 p.m. (Shem Creek Dock – 98 Church Street)

Day 2: Inshore Fishing & Fish Identification

• Meet with instructors at 8:00 a.m. (Shem Creek Dock – 98 Church Street)
• Understanding local fish species (Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Sheepshead)
• Basics of live bait vs. artificial lures
• Catch & release techniques
• Inshore fishing until 11:00 a.m.
• Beach-side lunch
• Inshore fishing until 1:45 p.m.
• Pick up at 2:00 p.m. (Shem Creek Dock – 98 Church Street)

Day 3: Advanced Fishing Techniques

• Meet with instructors at 8:00 a.m. (Shem Creek Dock – 98 Church Street)
• Inshore fishing until 11:00 a.m.
• Beach-side lunch
• Exploration of different fishing techniques
• Inshore fishing until 1:45 p.m.
• Pick up at 2:00 p.m. (Shem Creek Dock – 98 Church Street)

Day 4: Larger Species Hunt

• Meet with instructors at 8:00 a.m. (Shem Creek Dock – 98 Church Street)
• Inshore fishing until 11:00 a.m.
• Bottom fishing for larger species, including sharks
• Learning how to properly handle and release bigger fish
• Beach-side lunch
• Shark tooth excursion
• Inshore fishing until 1:45 p.m.
• Pick up at 2:00 p.m. (Shem Creek Dock – 98 Church Street)

Day 5: Tournament & Celebration

• Meet with instructors at 8:00 a.m. (Shem Creek Dock – 98 Church Street)
• Fishing tournament within the Fish Camp
• Inshore fishing until 12:00 p.m.
• Lunch provided by captains
• Crabbing off the dock
• Camp recap & awards (Best Catch, Most Improved, etc.)

• Pick up at 2:00 p.m. (Shem Creek Dock – 98 Church Street)
  extras: Your child’s safety is our top priority.

• U.S. Coast Guard–certified captains run every trip

• Coast Guard–approved life jackets for every camper
• Boats are modern, well-maintained, and used all season for family charters
• Small camper-to-captain ratios so kids are supervised closely
• Weather is monitored throughout the day; if storms roll in, campers are brought to a covered dock and given alternative activities
• Clear communication with parents if weather affects the daily schedule
• Includes all fishing gear, bait, life jackets, and camp T-shirt
• Lunch is camper-provided Monday through Thursday; lunch is provided on Friday
• No prior fishing experience is needed.

disclaimers: Weather -
- If a full camp day is clearly going to be unsafe due to weather, we will contact parents with options for a make-up day or a prorated refund.
- If storms pop up during the day, campers will be brought to a covered dock for safety and land-based activities until it is safe to resume or parents can pick up.

Submitting an online registration does not automatically guarantee a spot. We will confirm availability for your preferred week and send a confirmation once your camper’s spot is secured.