Backcountry Hilton Head
Joined in 2023
About
Graham Cotter has been an adventure guide in one way, shape, or form for over 20 years. While he grew up visiting his father in Hilton Head Island he spent the majority of his career in the Florida Keys, South Florida, and the Bahamas. Graham managed private sport fishing operations which required him to learn new fisheries as he travelled to various remote locations - offshore fishing for pelagics, inshore fishing for bonefish, snook and tarpon and diving and spearfishing. But sight fishing the Backcountry flats and creeks were always the favorite.
After evacuating the Florida Keys for Hurricane Irma in 2017 he ended up on Hilton Head Island. Graham had found the Backcountry waters he had always been searching for. The endless variety of salt marsh creeks and flats in the Lowcountry are overwhelming and ever changing with the tide and could never be fully explored.
When not on charter Graham is still on the water everyday keeping his finger on the pulse & scouting new spots.
Disciplines
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Saltwater fishing
- Conventional fishing
- Fly fishing
- In-shore fishing
Graham's trips
From $525.00
From $150.00
Client reviews
5.0
Based on 17 reviews
Bryan Byrd
February 2025
Verifiedfrom start to finish this was a perfect trip. Graham is knowledgeable. He is able to give you pointers on your casting without making you feel inept. He understands the fish and knows the "honey holes" I was able to catch 3 large reds and one was a tagged red. This was a gift from my wife. She did a great job finding Graham
Read moreTed Neely
February 2025
Graham was great to work with and he really helped me with my fly fishing skills. He also was fantastic in helping me get all geared up for a trout trip to South America. Looking forward to getting on the water with him when I return. Highly recommended👍
Read moreStephen R.
February 2025
Absolutely amazing day with Capt. Graham today. I got a referral to give Graham a call to chase some winter Redfish and this guy is the real deal! Tons of knowledge of this amazing fishery and most importantly knows where they’re at! Setting up future trips with Capt Graham already!
Read moreRalph Z.
January 2025
VerifiedCpt Graham is amazing! He made the trip with my son a day we will never forget. We didn’t just catch fish, we had an incredible experience on the flats surrounded by nature and learning how to sight cast for reds. One of the best days of fishing I’ve ever had. Can’t wait to go back!
Read moreRalph Zendejas
January 2025
VerifiedWonderful fishing experience with my son. Cpt. Graham provided an incredible day of fishing. My son caught his first redfish, learned how to fly fish, saw huge schools of schooling redfish - we had an absolutey amzing time. Highly recommend this trip and Cpt. Graham if you're looking to fish the HH area. He knows the area, how to find the fish and he works his tail off to put you on the fish and make sure you have a great trip.
Read moreMarc D.
January 2025
As close to perfection as possible. Graham loves what he does and his passion makes the trip so worthwhile. I learned so much and we caught a lot of fish. He is an outstanding guide.
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