Sigma Chi Brothers: InShore Fishing Excursion

Sigma Chi Brothers: InShore Fishing Excursions

As part of our alumni chapter plan to create a variety of functions for 2026, brother Gene Chamberlain has offered to host up to 4 fishing excursions depending upon the level of interest. The excursions will be held in April, May October and November 2026, on peak fishing days according to solunar records. (See Schedule below). We want to determine the interest level for the upcoming excursion dates in October and November. How many Sigs would like to go fishing?

Two successful fishing excursions have be held so far.  Gene is a member of the Freedom Boat Club and the excursions begin about 8:30 am and end about 3pm at the dock at the Safe Harbor Marina in Hilton Head Plantation. The excursions are in 22 – 24ft boats rigged for fishing. Gene is hosting and piloting - taking 3 Sigs for each excursion. The men in each group may help Gene plan the fishing locations, as desired.

Fishing is considered as “inshore”, around Hilton Head Island and associated waterways around the Island. This includes Port Royal Sound, the May River to Palmetto Bluff, Bull Creek to Dafuskie island, Calibogue Sound and Broad Creek, Mackay Creek around Pinckney Island, Port Royal Sound up to the Bridge at Highway 170, as well as into the Chechessee and Colleton Rivers.

Gene is paying for gas, but guests will participate for $25 or $30 each for lunch, bait and water or other refreshments, with a tip for the dockhands. Guests will pay Gene in advance by check or cash prior to their assigned date.

If you are interested, please email Gene directly at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Let him know your preferred date(s). He will then contact all that are interested with more information about plans.

Important notes:

1) South Carolina Fishing licenses are required. For those over age 65 (and a SC resident?), SC offers a permanent, non-expiring license. The website for obtaining licenses is “GoOutdoors SC”

2) Bring your own fishing gear. However, Gene has loaner gear if anyone needs a rod and reel. Most of the fishing will be in shallow to moderately shallow water. Each group can meet and discuss techniques before the actual excursion.

Schedule: (As determined by solunar based fishing forecasts.)

· Thursday, April 2 - Completed

· Saturday, May 16 - Completed

· Tuesday, July 14 (*Changed to a date in November to be announced later - see note below*)

*Note that the July 14th date is revised to a date in November to be determined later. 

One new fishing excursion is added for Sunday October 25.

So there will be a total of four fishing excursions in 2026, with two remaining - one on October 25th and one on a date in November.

· Sunday October 25

· Date in November - TBD