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 35 reviews
Corey B.
October 2025
VerifiedWhether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced angler I would highly recommend getting on a boat with Graham if you want to experience the quintessential Low Country site fishing experience for Redfish. He is undoubtedly one of the premier fishing guides in the HHI area and will work with you tirelessly to get you in front of some happy fish who are willing to eat! Working together, we landed several nice Reds in the 24–29-inch range and had looks and shots at several more. While you are on the island, also take time to visit their coastal fly shop and outfitting store Southern Drawl.
Read moreWilliam O.
September 2025
VerifiedHighly recommend this guide service! Professional, friendly, knowledgeable of the fishery and greater South Carolina waters.
Read moreBilly Richardson
July 2025
VerifiedGraham was an awesome and knowledgeable guide. He was very accommodating to us during our trip. His excitement is contagious, and his commitment to finding fish and getting us good opportunities was appreciated. We will definitely be back asap to fish with Graham again.
Read moreScott N.
July 2025
VerifiedGreat experience. Graham is incredibly knowledgeable and great at transferring that knowledge to his clients,
Read moreTyler S.
July 2025
Great trip. My teenage son and I had a blast! Graham checked all the boxes.
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