Captain John Irwin

John Irwin holds a large fish on a boat, wearing a light blue fishing shirt, sunglasses, and an orange hat, with fishing rods, open water, and a cloudy sky in the background.

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John Irwin is a professional fishing guide with over 30 years of professional guiding experience. Based in the Charleston, South Carolina area, specializing in delivering experiences across every style of fishing the region has to offer. From inshore and offshore adventures to technical fly fishing, John provides clients with expert guidance, local knowledge, and a deep passion for the water. Specializing from the Santee River basin to the Ace Basin and everywhere in between.

John has been featured on nationally recognized fishing programs, including Obsession of Carter Andrews and Monster Fish with Trevor Gowdy, showcasing the incredible opportunities found in Charleston.

John also offers travel opportunities to Panama, Cuba, the Bahamas, Louisiana, and other amazing fishing destinations

For lighter jigs, 1/16-1/8 oz, great twitch-bait setup

Soft plastics, 1/16-1/4 oz

Soft plastics up to 1/4 oz around docks and structure

John Irwin kneels in shallow clear water while holding a long, slender fish, with another fish partially visible beside him under a bright blue sky.

John Irwin stands on a boat holding a flatfish on a fishing line, wearing a white fishing shirt, face covering, sunglasses, and a light gray hat on calm water under a partly cloudy sky.

Topwater, large jerkbaits, 1/4 oz-1/2 oz jigs

General bait for bottom fishing

Cork fishing, live bait

Captain John’s recommended setups