11 Beaufort County fishing guides earn high marks in Angler’s Choice Awards

11 Beaufort County fishing guides are reeling in praise this spring, having earned the coveted Angler’s Choice Award from FishingBooker, the world’s largest platform for booking fishing trips.

Beaufort County played a prominent role in SC’s strong showing, with 11 of the State’s 45 award-winning captains. Hilton Head Island alone is home to nine of the winners, with Bluffton and St. Helena Island contributing one each.

Local award recipients include:
Bluffton:
•  Bill Kendrick (Sonrise Fishing Charters)

Hilton Head Island:
•  Buddy “Captain Buddy” Brinkley (Captain Buddy’s Outdoor Adventures)
•  Jack Crouch (Reel Easy Charters – Get Hooked!)
•  Allick Inglis (Captain Allick’s Fishing Charters)

St. Helena Island:
•  Patrick Kelly (Boogie Man Fishing Charters LLC)

To qualify for the Angler’s Choice Award, captains must meet rigorous standards over the course of a year, including maintaining a 4.8+ out of 5-star average from at least 10 verified reviews, a 98% reliability and response rate, and full business verification.

Since 2015, FishingBooker has recognized outstanding fishing guides across the globe, with this year’s list spotlighting just 7.7% of the 8,732 captains on the platform. South Carolina, with 45 winners, ranked fifth nationwide by share of award-winning captains, with 16% of its 285 registered guides taking home the honor—more than double the national average.

FishingBooker, founded in 2013, connects anglers to more than 50,000 fishing trips in over 2,370 destinations worldwide. For a full list of 2024 Angler’s Choice Award winners and state rankings, visit FishingBooker.com