Founder of Charleston-based fishing guide service FishWater Outfitters, Captain Braden Powell has built his life around the sport of fly fishing. From his early beginnings on the New River in his hometown of Blacksburg, Virginia, Braden found his passion early in life. Drawn by the splendor of Montana’s legendary outdoor lifestyle and bountiful rivers with world-class fly-fishing destinations, Braden ventured west from the Blue Ridge Mountains to pursue his B.A. in Nature-Based Tourism and Recreation Management from the University of Montana in Missoula.

Captain Braden Powell has traveled the world as a fly fishing guide. His work has taken him to fishing destinations including Montana, Idaho, Alaska, the Florida Keys, Patagonia Chile, The Bahamas, and South Carolina. With 21 years of guiding experience and over 10 years fishing the Charleston area, his wide variety of fishing knowledge all comes together to be able to read the tides, learn migration patterns, and consistently put clients in the right spot at the right time.

All year long, Braden can be found targeting redfish and other saltwater species in the South Carolina Lowcountry, serving Charleston, Kiawah Island, Folly Beach, & beyond. The large expanse of saltwater estuaries around Charleston offer endless possibilities for targeting redfish and other species on fly or light tackle.