Meet Captain Tony
Captain Tony Wielicki of Spot Tail Charters has been an outdoor fanatic and boat enthusiast for all of his life. As a South Carolina native, Tony found his passion for fishing on Lake Marion where he grew up chasing catfish and bass. However he was quickly drawn to the salt after his first trip offshore. At the age of 16, Tony began spreading his love for the outdoors as a hunting guide for the South Carolina Waterfowl Association in the winter months and offshore fishing in the summer. After earning a degree in Agricultural Mechanization and Business, he pursued a career in agricultural sales. He quickly realized his heart was not in it as he spent every spare moment either on the water or building his homemade flats boat. He began pursuing his passion of fishing by becoming a mate on a commercial fishing boat out of Murrells Inlet. As a mate, Tony perfected bottom fishing techniques and also became a proficient spear fisherman. This experience gave Tony a unique view on South Carolina’s reefs and fisheries to cap off his fishing experience.


Our Fishing Location
Spot Tail Charters operates in the heart of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge which boasts over 65,000 acres of protected salt marsh. This allows those fishing with Spot Tail Charters the opportunity to get away from the crowds and into the wilderness.
Charters
INSHORE CHARTERS
Fishing South Carolina’s coastal inlets, creeks, rivers and bays provides amazing fishing for spot tail (red fish), black drum, trout, flounder, sharks and even the elusive tarpon. Inshore fishing charters provide the opportunity to catch multiple species of fish while keeping out of rough offshore waters. These calmer conditions and steady fishing make inshore fishing charters perfect for the whole family.
NEARSHORE CHARTERS
Nearshore charters venture out into ocean waters on calm days. Customers can expect to encounter black sea bass, flounder, cobia, bull redfish, Spanish and king mackerel, along with an abundance of other bottom fish. For those feeling more adventurous, separately priced packages are available. These additional packages include the opportunity to head further into the blue water on exceptional weather days in search of Mahi-mahi, wahoo, grouper, and snapper.
SHARK FISHING
South Carolina’s coast is home to a rich and diverse ecosystem and at the top of the food chain are the sharks! Atlantic Sharpnose, bonnet heads, Black tip reef sharks, Bull sharks and many more. These sharks can range from 2 pounds to several hundred pounds and provide a very steady bite during the summer months.
SUNSET CRUISES & DOLPHIN WATCHING
Come enjoy South Carolina’s beautiful scenery and wildlife on the water! Whether you want to enjoy the salt air as you explore our coastal marshes, enjoy a different view of historic Charleston harbor, or have a ride to dinner on Shem Creek. Spot Tail Charters is there to provide a safe and comfortable experience. On these cruises guests can expect to see a wide variety of wildlife such as dolphins, pelicans, shore birds and more! Please call Captain Tony to schedule your perfect cruise.
Testimonials
Erica Baugh
"Tony took our family of 5 fishing and we had a blast! Not only did he put us on great fish (slot redfish, a bull red in shallow water, trout and flounder), he was working hard to make sure each one of us was happy and our hooks were baited the whole time. He also did a great job with our varying skill levels and everybody caught fish. Boat was very nice, tidy and clean. He was very professional and also funny and personable. He was the best charter guide we've hired. Highly recommend him."
Abby Zabrodsky
"I highly recommend Spot Tail Charters to anyone looking for an awesome day out on the water. Not only did we reel in rays, sharks, and a massive red fish, but we also saw the up-close beauty of the intercostal water ways. Tony’s extremely knowledgeable on the local area and wildlife, and he used this knowledge to catered excellently to the interests of our group. This was my first time charter fishing, and Tony’s encouragement and expertise helped me feel like pro! Grateful for such an awesome experience and I can’t wait to use this charter again next time I have friends/family visiting the area :)"
Joe Gonzalez
"Beautiful day of fishing. Tony is very knowledgeable and customer oriented. Has a plan B, C and D in place if plan A isn’t working out. Our group had a great time and can’t wait to go again. We caught several species of fish with the highlight of the day being a 37” bull red. Highly recommend!"