April Showers bring New Boats

Spring has sprung here at COA; the water temperature is up to 65 and the weather has been great. We have lots of awesome stuff happening, Capt Joe just put a brand new 18 passenger Carolina Skiff in the water and she is a beaut. Please note Joe's best "high-school yearbook" pose on the new boat, "Sampson II."

We are expecting a new fleet of kayaks and paddleboards and lots of new gear any day. We also have Full Moon Kayak Tours schedule for April 22nd and May 21st, which are always a great way to see the estuary in a whole new light.

We are planning trash pick-up dates for the coming months, we invite you to join us for a day on the water to keep our estuaries squeaky clean. Don't miss 4th of July at COA, watch the Folly Beach and Downtown fireworks from the seat of a kayak off  Bowens Island. We also have our own fireworks display for the 4th and we will keep the celebrations going on the 15th and 29th of July.

Fishing, SUP Yoga, Sunset Kayaking, July 4th Kayak Fireworks Tours!

Welcome to Summer 2015!

COA is rockin' and rollin' this summer. The water is beautiful, the dolphins are jumping, and we've already had several loggerhead sightings!

There are added options this summer to bring your family out on the water, COA is now offering Kayak and SUP tours four time a day! Our rental fleet has also grown in numbers, so we would love to get your family out for an adventure any day of the week.

If you have been on a boat charter with Captain Joe, then you have probably met the notorious dolphin named Machete. This past week, the captain observed Machete tossing a cannonball jellyfish up in the air! Machete continues to surprise us with his excellent fishing skills. Dolphins truly are a smart and unique mammal.

COA is the proud winner for Best of Charleston Fishing Charters!

We want to thank everyone who voted and supported us this past winter. We are excited to keep make 2015 more memorable and fun for all!

COA was also featured in Kayak Angler for our kayak fishing. Such a fun and beautiful way to catch some fish and relax on the water!

 
COA is now proud to be offering Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga!

Start your day by enjoying the serenity and peacefulness of the calm estuary while maintaining asanas (poses) on a floating mat. Yoga brings balance and restores all bodily systems by creating physical, mental and spiritual harmony.

The combination of yoga and stand up paddle boarding are great for building better balance, coordination, endurance, and body strength.SUP Yoga is a great way to enjoy the water, nature, and fresh air while moving through various fun and relaxing postures. Sundays and Tuesdays at 7am.
Call today to reserve a spot, there are only 6 openings per class.
No paddle boarding or yoga experience necessary.

Our Full Moon Tours are ready to Rock and Roll! Our next 2 hour Full Moon Kayak Tour is Tuesday, June 2nd at 7:30pm. Only $45 per person!
Upcoming dates include July 1st, July 31st, and August 28th!
Our favorite specialty tour is coming up as well! The 4th of July Fireworks tour departs at 8pm from our landing. Watch this years fireworks from the seat of a kayak!

The best way to end your day is to watch the sun set from a kayak while drifting with the tide through the salt marsh. Let one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides lead you on a peaceful paddle or boat ride that will be memorable for all ages! Tours depart daily.

Consider Us Featured

Hookin' a sweet red fish!

It's not every day that a film crew shows up to Bowens and tells you that they want to do a shoot with their host, a few kayaks, and dolphins. Coming soon to CNN HLN is a show called The Social Life. From what I gather, each episode will feature a city with the best things to do and best places to eat, with their host posting about it on his social media accounts.
After a fun kayak tour between Morris Island and Folly Beach, we also got to do a little fishing.

Over Labor Day weekend a lovely lady named Jenny who hosts FurReal TV came on a Morris Island Tour to get some amazing shots of dolphins and Captain Joe. 100% Success. This was a very fun experience and we hope to be on many various shows in the next few years!

Be on the lookout for the Charleston episodes and for some good shots of COA on it! You'll certainly recognize the Morris Island Lighthouse, Derek, and a few of Captain Joe's favorite dolphins.

Captain Red Fish Wild Bill’s Fishing Report!

Red Fish!

Sheepshead!

Within the past few weeks the bite has picked up for sheepshead, red fish, and trout. With rising water temperatures, we should start seeing the fish moving into the grass to spawn and feed. When fishing bottom structures and pylons use jig heads with live minnows and Carolina rigs with mullet. Using live bait such as shrimp, mud minnows, menhaden, and even croaker will help you set that hook. Popping corks with live shrimp and mud minnows along the grass line are starting to prove effective as well. 

   

As far as sheepshead fishing, fiddler crabs are going to be your main source of bait over the oyster meat. Due to the rising water temperatures and the spring season, the fiddler crabs are beginning to grow and mature which is making them a tastier treat for the sheepshead. Look for that black and white striped fish inshore off dock pilings and other hard surfaces in the water. Hope to see you out here soon!

Trout!

If you would like additional information on techniques or tackle, Charleston Outdoor Adventures will be happy to help. If you would like to book a chartered fishing or kayak fishing tour, call COA at (843) 795-0330.