Cooper River Fishing Report & Water Temperature Updates

Captain Tom's: A Day on the Cooper River

Dive for giant shark teeth in Charleston, South Carolina. Join Captain Tom for an unforgettable day on the Cooper River hunting prehistoric shark teeth that are millions of years old — some measuring more than six inches long.

Captain Tom McMillan, Cooper River shark tooth dive charter captain in Charleston, South Carolina — Captain Tom on the Cooper River

Cooper River shark tooth dive photo — Fossil hunting on the Cooper

Cooper River dive charter photo — Diving the Cooper River

Prehistoric shark tooth found on a Cooper River dive — Prehistoric teeth

Cooper River shark tooth diving photo — On the river

Cooper River fossil dive photo — Fossil beds

Shark tooth dive charter photo — Charter moments

Cooper River diving photo — Under the surface

Cooper River charter photo — Aboard the boat

Cooper River fossil shark tooth photo — Finds of the day

Cooper River shark tooth photo — Teeth from the river

Cooper River fossil photo — Prehistoric finds

Cooper River shark tooth charter photo — A day on the water

Cooper River page visitor counter — Visitor count

Recommended Dive Gear

Bring a primary light (such as a UK 8000 or King Pelican), a secondary light (such as a Tec-40), a goodie bag for your teeth, and a bit more weight than you would normally wear in the ocean — usually about 5 pounds extra.

Charter Schedule and Reservations

Charters run twice daily every weekend. Weekends fill up quickly, so call well ahead to secure your spot. Reach Captain Tom at 843.693.8485 for reservations, or send an email to [email protected].

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Current Water Temperature and River Conditions

Big News Flash: Water temperature is now 71 degrees, as measured by the depth recorder on the boat (05/12/13).

Check the Cooper River Temperature page and the Charleston Weather page before you head out.

Other News...

"Do not Fly Caribbean Star Airlines." Want to know why? Just email me and I will tell you about our very bad experience with them.

About Captain Tom and Diving the Cooper River

One quick note: I do not live upstate — I live here in Charleston. I am not on the Cooper River every other weekend or so; I am available here in Charleston on the Cooper River at almost any time you wish. I am, by far, the most experienced captain on the river.

Over 25 years of experience on the Cooper River
Master Coastwise, not a six packer
More dives on the Cooper than any other operator
My buddy Jack and I discovered most of the fossil beds you will dive on from my boat
The spots I carry you to, I have personally dived — I found the fossils myself rather than relying on someone else

Learn more about Captain Tom, see Captain Tom's pictures, read Captain Tom's info, and check the boat map. Browse the links page and the photo albums:

Buy Fossil Shark Teeth

If you would like to purchase fossil shark teeth, visit www.megalodonteeth.com — the premier site on the web for buying fossil shark teeth, specializing in high-quality megalodon teeth and offering more information about the enormous megalodon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Cooper River shark tooth dive?

It is a dive charter with Captain Tom on the Cooper River in Charleston, South Carolina, focused on finding prehistoric fossil shark teeth. As described on this page, teeth can measure over six inches long and are millions of years old.

What gear should I bring on a Cooper River dive?

The page recommends a primary light (for example a UK 8000 or King Pelican), a secondary light (for example a Tec-40), a goodie bag for your teeth, and about 5 more pounds of weight than you would normally wear in the ocean.

How often do charters run, and how far ahead should I book?

Charters are offered twice daily every weekend. Weekends book fast, so the page advises calling well in advance to reserve your spot.

How do I check current Cooper River water temperature and conditions?

Captain Tom posts water temperature readings measured by the depth recorder on the boat, and the site also links to a dedicated Cooper River Temperature page and a Charleston Weather page so you can check conditions before you head out.

How do I contact Captain Tom for reservations?

Call Captain Tom at 843.693.8485 or email [email protected] to ask questions or book a charter.