Top-Rated Tybee Island Fishing Charters | 4 Hours

Half Day Redfish, Trout And Flounder Fishing Trip

Looking for a solid half-day fishing trip that delivers the goods? Captain Trey and the Catalina Charters crew know these Tybee Island waters like the back of their hands. This 4-hour inshore adventure targets the holy trinity of coastal fishing – redfish, speckled trout, and flounder. Whether you're new to the game or you've been chasing these species for years, Captain Trey's local knowledge and patient teaching style make this trip a winner. With room for just 2 anglers, you get personalized attention and primo fishing spots without the crowds.

What to Expect on the Water

Your morning kicks off from Tybee Island, where Captain Trey sizes up conditions and picks the best spots based on tides, weather, and recent fish activity. The intimate 2-person setup means you're not fighting for rod space or waiting your turn – it's your time on the water. Trey provides all the tackle, bait, and gear you need, plus he's constantly adjusting techniques based on what's working. Expect to hit multiple spots during your 4 hours, from shallow grass flats where reds cruise the edges to deeper channels where trout suspend. The boat stays close to shore in the protected inshore waters, so even folks prone to seasickness usually do just fine.

Techniques & Tactics

Inshore fishing around Tybee Island is all about reading the water and adapting your approach. Captain Trey runs a variety of techniques depending on conditions – live bait fishing with shrimp and mud minnows, artificial lures like soft plastics and spoons, and sometimes sight fishing when the water's clear enough to spot cruising reds. You'll fish everything from 2-foot grass flats to 8-foot channels, learning to work different structure like oyster bars, creek mouths, and sand holes. Trey's good about explaining what you're doing and why, so you pick up local knowledge along the way. The gear is quality stuff – medium-action spinning rods that can handle everything from 14-inch trout to bull reds, with drags set just right for the fight ahead.

What Anglers Are Saying

"Captain Trey exceeded all expectations. He not only put us on the fish—reds and speckled trout—but also guided us with the skill and care of an exceptional captain. This trip was especially meaningful because my father, who has been battling lung cancer, fulfilled a bucket list goal of catching speckled trout, thanks to Captain Trey's expertise and compassion. The extra effort and attention he provided went far beyond what I had hoped for, creating a truly unforgettable morning with my dad. I can't recommend him enough to anyone looking for a top-tier fishing experience and will definitely check his availability for our next trip. Huge thanks to Captain Trey!" - Leah

"The weather looked questionable on the morning of our charter, but Captain Trey stayed in close contact leading up to the trip to discuss all our options. Despite the conditions, we decided to head out with my wife and 5-year-old daughter. Unfortunately, the wind and rain returned, making things uncomfortable on the water. Without hesitation, Captain Trey graciously took us back to the dock to drop them off, ensuring their comfort, and offered to continue the charter with just me. Even in tough conditions, Captain Trey's expertise shined as he put us on fish, and soon we were landing keeper-sized trout and redfish." - Steve

"Our overall experience was fantastic; he showed great flexibility and a strong desire to guide us to the best fishing spots. His profound knowledge of both fishing and the water's landscape provided us with beautiful scenery and unforgettable memories. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone in the Tybee Island area." - Christy

Species You'll Want to Hook

Redfish are the stars of the show around Tybee Island, and for good reason. These copper-colored bruisers range from 18-inch "rat reds" perfect for the dinner table up to 40-plus-inch bulls that'll test your drag system. Peak season runs from late spring through early fall, when schools of slot-sized reds cruise the grass flats looking for blue crabs and shrimp. What makes reds so special is their fight – they don't jump like a tarpon, but they make long, powerful runs that'll have your arms burning. Plus, they're not overly spooky, so beginners can usually hook up once Trey puts you in the right spot.

Speckled trout are the thinking angler's fish, requiring finesse and patience to dial in. These beauties average 14-18 inches around Tybee, with occasional 5-pound "gator trout" showing up to make your day. They school up in deeper channels during hot summer months and move shallow during cooler periods. Specks are structure-oriented fish, loving oyster bars, creek bends, and drop-offs where they can ambush baitfish. Their bite is often subtle – just a tick on the line – but once hooked, they jump and shake their heads like crazy trying to throw the hook.

Summer flounder round out this coastal slam, and they're pure table fare gold. These flatfish range from 14-inch "throwbacks" up to doormat-sized 8-pounders that'll feed the whole family. Flounder are ambush predators that bury in sandy bottoms near structure, waiting for unsuspecting baitfish to swim by. The key is working your bait slowly along the bottom, feeling for that distinctive flounder bite – it feels like you've snagged bottom, then the bottom starts swimming away. Peak flounder action typically runs from late spring through early fall, with the biggest fish moving through in late summer during their spawn migration.