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 25 reviews
Matt Jones
June 2025
VerifiedGraham clearly knows how to fish the water around HHI and has the right boat and equipment to get in areas that most charters would be unable to access. If you are looking to avoid the "shark" charters, I highly recommend Graham.
Read moreTyler
May 2025
VerifiedI always have a great time with Graham. He is very knowledgeable and his passion for the area really shows. He is a great ambassador of the area’s inshore fishery, sharing the wildlife and beauty it has to offer with his anglers. I am excited to get back out there to chase some more fish and see what else I can learn from him.
Read moreEley Duke
May 2025
Graham was fantastic! We did a 3/4 day afternoon for Cobia and Reds on the fly. 5 minutes into our first location the wind went from 3-5 to 10-12 and stayed that way for the day. Graham tried multiple spots for reds but nothing. On the last spot he found the reds and in about 10 minutes the excitement kicked in and we were on some nice fish! Really enjoyed the day, it was tough fishing but appreciate you working to find the fish and enjoyed the conversation and getting to know you a little. We’ll be back, thanks very much for a good time! Eley
Read moreSam Kirschenbaum
April 2025
Graham is one of my favorite guides I have fished with and works a special fishery in Hilton Head. Highly recommended!
Read moreMike W.
April 2025
Graham was a fantastic guide and very knowledgeable. He put us in the position to catch some fish and we did! Great trip all around. Definitely will be booking another trip! Thanks again for an awesome day!
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