Coastal Ecology

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Local Fish Species

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Angler Ethics

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Safety + Responsibility

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Fishing Knots

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Rod Assembly

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Rigging + Baiting

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Casting Aim + Precision

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Handling Fish

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Hunting + Catching Bait

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Independence + Confidence

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Conservation

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Sustainability

Coastal Ecology • Local Fish Species • Angler Ethics • Safety + Responsibility • Fishing Knots • Rod Assembly • Rigging + Baiting • Casting Aim + Precision • Handling Fish • Hunting + Catching Bait • Independence + Confidence • Conservation • Sustainability

Our Services

Young boy smiling and holding a fishing rod with a caught fish on the line, standing on a bridge or pier with sky and large bridge structure in the background.
Young girl holding a fish close to her face, standing on a speckled ground next to a bag with fishing gear.
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  • ***Must Register through Mt. P Rec Dept***

    Fishing Camps are offered throughout the year with Mt. Pleasant’s Recreation Department. Camps begin with two days of “Introduction and Instruction” at The Darby Building in the Old Village, followed by two days of fishing at the Mt. Pleasant Pier.

    Spring and Fall Camps are offered during the school-year and are one day a week for four weeks (4:00 - 6:00pm) [ 8 hours total | $225 ].

    Summer Camps are offered from June to August and are Monday to Thursday (8:30 - 11:00am) [ 10 hours total | $275 ].

  • Group classes are offered throughout the year and are ideal for littles who may not be able to attend Fishing Camps or for littles who prefer a smaller group setting for learning. Classes begin with “Introduction and Instruction” before we start fishing.

    Class length (hours per day) and duration (number of days or weeks) are completely flexible to your schedule and adaptable for any experience level.

    Group classes are preferred to last a minimum of two hours (depending on experience levels) and must have at least 3 littles (5 - 12 years old).

    Classes can take place at public fishing docks (Mt. Pleasant Pier, James Island County Park, etc.) or at safe private water access points (ponds, docks, tidal creeks).

    [ $50 / hour / little ]

  • One-on-One Classes are offered throughout the year and are ideal for littles who learn best on their own. Classes begin with “Introduction and Instruction” before we start fishing.

    Class length (hours per day) and duration (number of days or weeks) are completely flexible to your schedule and adaptable for any experience level.

    One-on-One classes are preferred to last a minimum of two hours (depending on experience level) and may have 1 - 2 littles (4 - 12 years old).

    Classes can take place at public fishing docks (Mt. Pleasant Pier, James Island County Park, etc.) or at safe private water access points (ponds, docks, tidal creeks).

    [ $75 / hour / little ]

  • Mommy and Me Classes are offered throughout the year and are a great way to get introduced to fishing with your little(s) or brush up on old skills, all while spending fun quality time together outdoors.

    Classes begin with “Introduction and Instruction” before we start fishing. Classes are completely flexible to your schedule and adaptable for any experience level(s).

    Classes must have at least one adult (>18 years old, must have a valid SC Recreational Saltwater Fishing License) and one child (4 - 12 years old) and must last at least two hours.

    Classes can take place at public fishing docks (Mt. Pleasant Pier, James Island County Park, etc.) or at safe private water access points (ponds, docks, tidal creeks).

    [$100 / hour / parent + child ]

A cartoon crab wearing a sheriff's star badge and pink cowboy hat, with a white cat sitting on its back, holding a fishing rod. Text reads "What to expect in a fishing camp" in bold, pink letters.
A woman in casual clothing giving a presentation to a group of young children seated at tables in a classroom.
A cartoon illustration of a fish with a smiling face, two large eyes with black pupils, and black stripes on its body, next to a signpost that reads "Day 1".

  • Drop-off at Darby

  • Decorate “chuck-it” buckets + discuss “tokens” (given for behavior, learned
    skills, safety, etc.)

  • Expectations + responsibilities

  • Gear + tackle overview

  • Learn knots, rigging, and baiting

  • Pick-up at Darby

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  • Drop-off at Darby

  • Day 1 re-cap + practice

  • Angler ethics

  • Casting safety + practice + competition

  • Coastal ecology + saltwater species

  • Rig + lure + bait demo

  • Dock rules + safety

  • Pick-up at Darby

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A cartoon worm wearing sunglasses next to a sign that says 'Day 3' on a black background.

  • Drop-off at Mt. Pleasant Pier

  • Hunt for bait in the marsh

  • Re-cap Day 1 + 2 + Dock rules and safety

  • Rig poles and get fishin’!

  • Popsicle + snack break

  • Pick-up at Pier

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A cartoon grumpy-looking shrimp with sunglasses hanging from a wooden sign that says 'Day 4'.

  • Drop-off at Mt. P Pier

  • Hunt for fids'

  • Rig poles and get fishin’!

  • Popsicle and snack break

  • Prizes for “tokens” + winner gets a new fishing pole!

  • Pick-up at Pier

REGISTER HERE
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Three young boys standing outdoors under a bridge, holding a small alligator together. They are smiling and facing the camera, each holding a green bucket with a white handle.
A cute cartoon fish with big eyes and a small face, holding a wooden sign that says 'instruction' in red letters.

  • Meet at fishing spot

  • Discuss experience level(s), goals, and expectations

  • Angler ethics, responsibilities, and respect

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A cartoon crab holding a wooden sign that says 'Introduction' in red text.

  • Gear + tackle overview

  • Rigs + lures + bait
    overview

  • Coastal ecology and saltwater species
    overview

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Cute cartoon fish with big eyes and a small smile, holding a wooden sign that says 'fishing + fun'.

  • Catch bait - hunt for fiddler crabs + cast net + crab trap

  • Casting safety + practice

  • Rig poles and get fishin’!

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