MOUNT PLEASANT FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Salt, Shorelines, and Young Anglers: Inside Charleston’s Five-Day Kid’s Fish Camp
A five-day, instructor-led camp (ages 7–13) that teaches casting, knot-tying, fish ID, crabbing and inshore fishing culminating in a friendly tournament — a focused guide to what to expect and how to plan.
Salt, Shorelines, and Young Anglers: Inside Charleston’s Five-Day Kid’s Fish Camp.
Kid's Fish Camp in Mount Pleasant introduces young anglers to inshore fishing, knot-tying, fish identification, crabbing and basic conservation across a concentrated five-day program led by expert guides — a safe, hands-on course that mixes instruction, on-water time and a friendly tournament.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Casting, Knots and Fish ID
Campers learn essential angling skills — from casting and knot-tying to identifying common local species — through shore and inshore instruction and hands-on practice.
Inshore Fishing and a Kid-Friendly Tournament
Daily inshore fishing sessions build toward a concluding Fish Camp tournament and awards, providing structure, measurable progress and a celebratory finish.
Hands-On, Safe and Educational
The program blends boating safety, guided instruction and conservation-minded practices to create a safe, educational environment for young anglers.
What the day feels like
What Five Days of Fish Camp Feels Like
Each day follows a rhythm of morning meet-up, gear and safety orientation, extended inshore fishing sessions separated by beach-side lunches, and focused shore activities — culminating in a tournament and awards on day five — all designed to build skills progressively over the five-day camp.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this camp suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The camp runs across five consecutive days; attendees should expect a full-day schedule each day.
Daily meet and pick-up take place at Shem Creek Dock (98 Church Street); morning meet is listed at 8:00 a.m. with afternoon pick-up around 2:00 p.m.
Each day includes a beach-side lunch; on the final day captains provide lunch during the wrap-up tournament.
Specific gear guidance is provided by the operator; campers should follow the operator’s recommended list for clothing, sun protection and personal items.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages is Kid's Fish Camp for?
The camp is designed for children ages 7–13.
How long is the camp?
Kid's Fish Camp is a five-day program.
Where and when do campers meet each day?
Campers meet at Shem Creek Dock (98 Church Street) at 8:00 a.m. for daily activities, with pick-up scheduled around 2:00 p.m.
Are lunches provided?
Days include a beach-side lunch; on Day 5 captains provide lunch during the tournament.
What activities are included in the curriculum?
Instruction covers casting, knot-tying, fish identification, crabbing, inshore fishing sessions, and a concluding fishing tournament.
Will campers learn about handling larger fish?
Yes — the schedule includes sessions on bottom fishing for larger species and how to properly handle and release bigger fish.