
Joined in 2023





Captain Cleve Hancock is a born fisherman. Growing up in Florida he spent every available moment on the water. From a young age, fishing was a driving passion that would shape his life, often daydreaming in class of the next tide or what could lie on the next flat.
After moving to Charleston, SC for college, Capt. Cleve felt an immediate connection to the lowcountry fishery. Exploring the marsh for great fishing became all consuming and he knew this is where he wanted to set his anchor.
Now a full time guide, Capt. Cleve created Brown Dog Sportfishing to share this love of fishing and the outdoors with others. While his warm personality make the day enjoyable, his knowledge of the fish and the marsh make it successful. Capt. Cleve takes pride in being a teacher and feels that whether a novice or expert angler, there is always something to learn while on the water.
Capt. Cleve is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed and insured captain that holds holds first aid and CPR certifications through the Red Cross. He is also an Orvis Endorsed guide.
5.0
Based on 5 reviews
Tony L
February 2026
VerifiedCleve is a great guide. He is personable and extremely focused when he's on the water. He's very knowledgeable on the region, the tides/waters etc. He knows great spots, and techniques to put you on fish. He helped me with my cast and got us into so many shots at fish it was ridiculous. I'll be back to fish with him again someday.
Read moreTim Catella
November 2025
VerifiedEducational and extremely fun! Cleve is welcoming, patient and very knowledgeable. Enjoyed my experience from start to finish. Will definitely be back!
Read moreButler E.
May 2025
VerifiedI had a great expertise with Capt. Hancock. I scheduled a 1/2 trip and we were on fish most of that time. I couldn’t recommend Brown Dog Sportfishing more.
Read moreWilliam Wyant W.
March 2025
VerifiedHad a wonderful day with Cleve. He was easy going , knowledgeable and flexible and a pleasure to spend the day with. That would have been enough but we also had a great day of fishing. Cleve worked hard on putting us on fish all day and we had multiple shots and caught plenty of fish in the fly with a couple of large reds on spin gear in deeper water as a bonus! . I had a great time and will definitely fish with Cleve again.
Read moreFrank S.
May 2024
VerifiedCleve knows his stuff. Conditions were not ideal, but he still managed to get us on some fish.
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