Real EstateJohns Island SC: Where to Boat and Fish on Bohicket Creek

Imagine waking up each day to stunning sunrises over Bohicket Creek, just outside your back door. Next, imagine walking down your private dock to your where you boat awaits, and the day ahead filled with endless opportunities to explore the waterways that surround Charleston SC. Fishing along Bohicket Creek, or trolling the tidal creeks of the surrounding lowcountry, rich with redfish and speckled trout. From water sports along the Bohicket or the Stono River, to shopping and dining at Bohicket Marina, or boating out to the Atlantic Ocean, there is no shortage of destinations that await by boat, all just steps from home. This is the life that comes with waterfront living and deepwater access in Charleston and its surrounding sea islands.  

This is precisely the lifestyle that awaits at the ultra-private Ghost Tree estate, on Johns Island.  With 14 lush acres that include private deep-water dock, manicured gardens, main house + guest house, saltwater pool and jaw-dropping views overlooking Bohicket Creek, living here opens a door to a paradise that any water lover or fisherman will enjoy. Beginning at the Wadmalaw River, snaking down the coastline and emptying into the North Edisto River off of Seabrook Island, you have the freedom to either boat south to Seabrook and Kiawah Islands, or journey north towards the Charleston peninsula or harbor.  As you travel along the quiet creeks and tributaries along Bohicket Creek, you’ll be amazed by the pristine landscape that’s been left untouched for hundreds of years. 

Anchor your boat anywhere along the Bohicket Creek for a day spent fishing in the Lowcountry sun. The waters in this area are home to redfish, trout, brim, large mouth bass, and sheepshead. There’s no shortage of wildlife here, and during journeys along the water, you’ll catch glimpses of dolphins playing and gliding along the water along with various water fowl like osprey and egrets. Planning on hosting an oyster roast during the cooler months?  You can pluck oysters right out from the oyster beds at low tide.

After a day of fishing, take a leisurely boat ride 3.7 nautical miles (NM) down the Bohicket Creek towards Kiawah Island and dock at Bohicket Marina to enjoy a sunset cocktail on their marina. Or make the short hop to from there to Freshfields Village to enjoy an evening of drinks, dining, and great conversation. Friends will enjoy the luxurious boat ride towards Kiawah, and it will be unlike any experience they’ve ever had.

This ideal location also means that you can easily make the journey to Charleston Harbor by boat for a day of exploration, shopping and dining. You can dock at the Charleston Marina and spend a day downtown. Wander the historic, cobbled streets, dine at one of Charleston’s top restaurants and then take a sunset cruise home. Exploring the downtown Charleston peninsula after a day on the water is one of the best parts about a water lover’s lifestyle and being a boating enthusiast in the lowcountry. You can fish in the morning, shop on King Street in the afternoon, and enjoy a wonderful meal in the evening, then enjoy a scenic sunset cruise home.

With a variety of options, there’s no end to the places you can boat to from your private dock at 3408 Bohicket Road. After all, isn’t this exactly what dreams are made of. 

NOTE: Living on Johns Island offers the quintessential small town southern “know your neighbors ” feel. It’s a rare opportunity that comes along, that blends the rustic, unspoiled beauty of the South Carolina lowcountry with the historic charm of downtown Charleston just minutes away. Discover a life on the water overlooking Bohicket Creek that awaits at 3408 Bohicket Road. Pristine and private, you’ll never get tired of the water views. We’re sharing our guide, “Ten Things to Know about Boating on the Bohicket Creek ” for you to discover the top things to do and explore the E-BOOK of 3408 Bohicket Road, Johns Island SC.