Capt Cush Calmwater Charters

Capt Cush Calmwater Charters specializes in exciting adventures in and around Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Capt. Cush has been fishing in the area for over 2 decades now and is familiar with all the tried-and-true methods that work best in the local waters.

Your day out will take you fishing inshore for Flounder, Redfish, Black Drum, and Speckled Trout. Capt. Cush matches the tackle with the target and never stays ‘undergunned’. To feel the fight of the fish, you will be provided with 10-20 lb light tackle gear as well as spinning gear. Even if the fish are being tricky, your guide will use decades of experience to make them bite!

Apart from fishing, you will be able to take in all the natural beauty of the area with no chance of seasickness and a great chance to see a side of the Grand Stand many people don’t know about. Just think of all the bald eagles, otters, sea turtles, dolphins, and egrets playing in these backwaters while you hunt for the catch!

On longer trips, when time allows, there are restaurants on the waterway for you to break up the day and have lunch. You can pull the boat up to a secluded beach and stretch your legs and shell hunt.

Capt Cush Calmwater Charters will take you out aboard a 25’ Carolina Skiff boat. It is a spacious vessel with a 150 HP Yamaha 4-stroke engine and plenty of fishing space for up to 3 anglers. The boat is rigged with a Garmin GPS, a wireless trolling motor, a livewell and other professional accessories.

All trips come with the use of Penn and Shimano gear, as well as licenses, lures, or bait. If the conditions allow, your catch will be cleaned at the end of the trip. Cash payments are preferred, and there’s a 4% processing fee for Visa and MasterCard.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 hr fun Boat ride fishing trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 15
    US $299
    This is a fun 2 hr trip for people who want to get out on the water and see the Inlet and maybe dolphins, sea turtles and try their hand at catching some dinner. All licenses and equipment included . Trip can be extended for $100 hr if available day of trip
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    2 hr fun trip (pm)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 15
    US $299
    For people who want to go on a fun boat ride and see the inlet and try their hand at fishing and look for dolphin and sea turtles and the numerous species of birds and maybe even an alligator while trying to catch dinner.
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $500
    This trip includes inshore fishing for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Black Drum. During April, we fish with baits at anchor and when the tide is right, we throw artificials depending on the conditions. Once the waters warm up, Bluefish and Grey Trout could show up as well.
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $500
    This half-day afternoon will take you fishing for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Black Drum. When the tide is right, you will throw artificial lures or fish with bait at anchor in April.
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $900
    This trip is for the die-hard fishermen and women. Enjoy a seven-hour hunt for the best bite of the day. The trip allows us to fish both sides of the tide and target all of the inshore species - Reds, Trout, Flounder, and Black Drum. With this trip, you can elect to bring your lunch or hit up a waterfront restaurant in the middle of the trip as long as it doesn't interfere with our fishing tides.
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
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FAQs about Capt Cush Calmwater Charters

Capt Cush Calmwater Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $299 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 2 hr fun Boat ride fishing trip (2 hours)
  • US $299 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 2 hr fun trip (pm) (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Capt Cush Calmwater Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder Garmin
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Capt Cush Calmwater Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano)
  • Live Bait (When available)
  • Lures (Depending on conditions and skill)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Based on time available)
  • Fishing License

Capt Cush Calmwater Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Waterway, Inlet , Marsh)
  • Nearshore Fishing (Ocean, Calm Water)

Capt Cush Calmwater Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (10-20 lb for most species inshore)
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Capt Cush Calmwater Charters include:
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Weakfish

Meet the Captain

Tom Cushman
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
17 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2018
Started out with a bamboo fishing pole as a birthday gift when I came home from the hospital. It's been an addiction and fascination ever since. Went to Key West on spring break in college and saw a commercial Spearfisherman unloading his catch of Grouper and Snapper and Lobster at the Halfshell Raw bar as my friends were holding me upside down over a dock so I could get a better look at the Tarpon swimming around the marina. I begged him to take me out diving for Grouper the next day. He did and after going back the next couple spring breaks, I moved to Key West and spearfished until getting lost at sea in a tropical storm. Then I got my captain's license and worked as a guide catching Tarpon and Sailfish on 20 lb Spin as well as Blackfin Tuna. Seemed like it had a long future in it for me. I still love spearfishing and still dive with Big Bob down in Key West. However, I love the pull of the Redfish here in the Carolinas and the scream of the Wahoo offshore.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Seabass (Black) Black Seabass

Boat specs

Carolina Skiff (Skiff) originally built in 2010. Powered by a 150HP 2011 Suzuki 4 stroke outboard engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Waterway, Inlet , Marsh
Nearshore Fishing
Ocean, Calm Water

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
10-20 lb for most species inshore
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Garmin
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn, Shimano
Live Bait
When available
Lures
Depending on conditions and skill
Catch cleaning & filleting
Based on time available
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
10 years and older recommended
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Mark L.
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Fishing with Tom

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on April 18, 2024
Had a terrific time with a knowledgeable captain.  Helped a couple of novice fisherman have an exceptional time. Caught about...
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Matt K.
Townville, SC
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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4hr AM inshore trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 4, 2023
Captain Cushman showed me, my dad and my Fiancée a great time on the inlet on July 4th 2023! Brought us to multiple great...
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Jeff L.
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Excellent overall experience guide was very knowledgeable and fun

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 1, 2023
Did a great job cleaning the fish and recommended a local restaurant to cook for dinner it was great thanks Tom
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Paul C.
Overbrook, WV
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Tom is the consummate professional!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 13, 2023
Tom was on time, educated about the water, and the marine life we were in search of!  He was patient, and took time to put...
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Jeremy B.
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Great time in the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 19, 2023
Captain did a great job of moving us around and was very knowledgeable of the alters.  He made our trip fun and is great with...
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