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Hilton Head Inshore Redfish with Captain Kim
Redfish Fishing Charter in Hilton Head Island
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Redfish are one of the most popular inshore gamefish along the Southeast coast. These copper-colored drums are perfectly adapted to shallow water environments. - Can live over 40 years and grow to massive sizes. - Young redfish school in large numbers while adults are often solitary. - Feed primarily on crabs, shrimp, and small fish in shallow water.
Fishing Charter by Captain Sangkyun Kim in December
Meet your Captain Captain Kim
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Summary
Captain Sangkyun Kim of I Love Fishing Charters landed a beautiful 22-inch redfish on the flats around Hilton Head Island. This inshore fishing charter targets redfish in the shallow waters and grass flats where these copper-colored gamefish feed. The protected waters around Hilton Head provide excellent year-round redfish action, with fish ranging from slot-size to oversized bulls. Captain Kim knows the best tidal movements and structure to put you on fish, whether you're sight-fishing the flats or working deeper channels. Book your Hilton Head fishing charter online to experience some of the Southeast's premier redfish waters with an experienced local guide.
Fishing Charter with Captain Kim – Rates & Booking
Captain Sangkyun Kim of I Love Fishing Charters offers guided redfish trips around the productive flats and marshes of Hilton Head Island. These half-day and full-day charters include all fishing gear, bait, and tackle needed for a successful day on the water. Captain Kim provides expert instruction for anglers of all skill levels, from beginners learning to cast to experienced fishermen wanting to target trophy redfish. Licensed and insured, Captain Kim has years of experience navigating Hilton Head's tidal waters and knows exactly where redfish feed throughout the changing seasons. Contact I Love Fishing Charters directly to check availability and secure your booking.
Highlights of Hilton Head Redfish Fishing
The shallow flats and oyster bars around Hilton Head Island create perfect redfish habitat. These copper-colored drums cruise the grass beds and creek mouths, feeding on shrimp, crabs, and small baitfish. The 22-inch redfish caught on this trip represents the quality fishing available in these protected waters. Redfish here range from schooling juveniles to massive bull reds over 30 inches, providing exciting action for light tackle fishing.
Hilton Head's extensive marsh system offers miles of fishable water, from the Broad River to Calibogue Sound. The area's consistent tidal flow keeps baitfish moving and redfish actively feeding. Spring through fall provides the most consistent action, though winter fishing can be excellent during warm spells when fish move into deeper creek channels.
Local Species Insights: Redfish
Redfish thrive in Hilton Head's brackish waters, using the extensive grass flats as both feeding and nursery areas. These fish are perfectly adapted to shallow water hunting, with their downward-facing mouths ideal for rooting out crabs and shrimp from oyster bars and mud bottoms. The distinctive black spot near their tail helps confuse predators and makes them easily identifiable to anglers. During incoming tides, redfish push onto the flats to feed, often with their backs and tails visible in water less than two feet deep. This sight-fishing opportunity makes Hilton Head a premier destination for redfish enthusiasts who enjoy the visual excitement of watching fish hunt in skinny water.
Plan Your Fishing Charter Day
Your Hilton Head fishing charter begins at one of the area's convenient boat ramps, with Captain Kim providing all necessary fishing equipment including rods, reels, tackle, and bait. The boat is equipped with a shallow-water motor perfect for navigating the flats, plus safety equipment and fish-finding electronics. Most trips accommodate up to four anglers comfortably, allowing for personalized instruction and plenty of room to cast. Early morning departures often provide the best fishing as redfish are most active during cooler temperatures and moving tides. Captain Kim will adjust the trip based on weather conditions and tidal timing to maximize your chances of success on the water.
