Capt Cush Calmwater Charters 

4.9/5 (36 reviews)
 104 Edward Avenue, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, United States

Capt Cush Calmwater Charters 

4.9/5 (36 reviews)
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104 Edward Avenue
Murrells Inlet, SC, United States

Capt Cush Calmwater Charters specializes in exciting adventures in and around Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Capt. Cush has been fishing in the area for almost 30 years now and is familiar with all the tried-and-true methods that work best in the local waters.  The Boat is already in the water and has private parking available to make your trip easy and fun wothout the hassle of meeting at a boat ramp ans trying to find parking.  You will enjoy the easy access and 5 minute run to fishing .

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 2025
200 HP quiet and fast Yamaha 4-stroke engine and plenty of fishing space for up to 6 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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (79)

Awesome experience
Awesome experience
Awesome experience
+76

Angler rating

33
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

97%

Showing 1 - 5 of 36 reviews
Showing: 5 of 36 reviews
Cameron M.
Cameron M.
5.0/5

Jun 25, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Great experience

VERIFIED

Captain Tom took us out for an excellent morning on the water where all the kids and adults had a blast. We had our first experience with a fish that was too big to keep when we hooked two red fish at the same time. One made it into the boat while the other got bit in half by a shark before breaking the surface. We managed to snag a few sharks as well including a big spinner shark that gave us an excellent display before slipping the hook. Nothing to keep and eat but great stories. The too big Red fish gains at least 5 pounds every time a boy tells the story.

Captain Tom took us out for an excellent morning on the water where all the kids and adults had a blast. We had our first experience...  

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 Cameron M. recommends Capt Cush Calmwater Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
 Cameron M. recommends Capt Cush Calmwater Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 25, 2025
Thanks for going , we’ll have to aim smaller next time . I was very impressed with how well all the kids handled the heat and action . We’ll focus on dinner next time. Thanks again

Robert H.
Robert H.
5.0/5

Aug 1, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Awesome experience

VERIFIED

This trip exceeded our expectations! My son (15), daughters boyfriend (18) and I were very excited for this trip. Captain Cush was very knowledgeable on the areas to fish and we had a 18inch keeper on the boat within 15 mins of being on the water. Captain Cush showed us the tips and tricks for each area we fished and reeled in multiple flounder and was able to put 5 keepers in the cooler and made for a couple great sandwiches that afternoon! Will definitely be booking again next year.

This trip exceeded our expectations! My son (15), daughters boyfriend (18) and I were very excited for this trip. Captain Cush...  

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 Robert H. recommends Capt Cush Calmwater Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
 Robert H. recommends Capt Cush Calmwater Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 2, 2025
Thank you for going and the great pics. So glad you all enjoyed the Fresh Flounder sandwiches. We’ll get a shark next time , I enjoyed fishjng with you all and hope to take you out again soon

Carlotta M.
Carlotta M.
5.0/5

Apr 17, 2025

April Special

Family fishing trip

VERIFIED

We had a great morning fishing with Captain Tom. We had almost no fishing experience. He had so much information about the area that he shared with us. We fished in the inlet and went out into the ocean. Captain Tom had everything we needed, set up all the rods and helped us the whole time. We caught several different types of fish. It was a great experience for us and we'll definitely do it again!

We had a great morning fishing with Captain Tom. We had almost no fishing experience. He had so much information about the area...  

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 Carlotta M. recommends Capt Cush Calmwater Charters
 Carlotta M. recommends Capt Cush Calmwater Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 20, 2025
Thank you Carlotta

Tony D.
Tony D.
5.0/5

Jun 26, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Captain with local knowledge

VERIFIED

Captain Tom found the fish in the unusual back water spots. No other boats but lots of fish! We caught more than enough to feed 16 that evening. Very fun trip!

Captain Tom found the fish in the unusual back water spots. No other boats but lots of fish! We caught more than enough to feed...  

Captain replied
 Tony D. recommends Capt Cush Calmwater Charters
 Tony D. recommends Capt Cush Calmwater Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 27, 2025
You guys were fun to fish with , thank you for going .
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Jason S.
Jason S.
5.0/5

Jun 10, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Amateur trip

VERIFIED

Good guy. Tried hard to get us on the fish. Was able to get to spots quickly. Caught two that weren't quite big enough. Fish just weren't bitting.

Good guy. Tried hard to get us on the fish. Was able to get to spots quickly. Caught two that weren't quite big enough. Fish...  

 Jason S. recommends Capt Cush Calmwater Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
 Jason S. recommends Capt Cush Calmwater Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

Trip availability and prices

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2 adults • 0 children
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Boat ride / Marsh exploration
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2 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
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US $299 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
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US $445 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3/4 Day Trip 6 hours
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 5 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (79)

Awesome experience
Awesome experience
Awesome experience
+76

Angler rating

33
2
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

97%

Showing 1 - 5 of 36 reviews
Showing: 5 of 36 reviews
Cameron M.
Cameron M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2025

Captain Tom took us out for an excellent morning on the water where all the kids and adults had a blast. We had our first experience with a fish that was too big to keep when we hooked two red fish at the same time. One made it into the boat while the other got bit in half by a shark before breaking the surface. We managed to snag a few sharks as well including a big spinner shark that gave us an excellent display before slipping the hook. Nothing to keep and eat but great stories. The too big Red fish gains at least 5 pounds every time a boy tells the story.

Captain Tom took us out for an excellent morning on the water where all the kids and adults had a blast. We had our first experience with a fish that was too big to keep when we hooked two red fish at the same time. One made it into the boat while the other got bit in half by a shark before breaking the surface. We managed to snag a few sharks as well including a big spinner shark that gave us an excellent display before slipping the hook. Nothing to keep and eat but great stories. The too big...  

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 Cameron M. recommends Capt Cush Calmwater Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 25, 2025
Thanks for going , we’ll have to aim smaller next time . I was very impressed with how well all the kids handled the heat and action . We’ll focus on dinner next time. Thanks again

Robert H.
Robert H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome experience

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on August 1, 2025

This trip exceeded our expectations! My son (15), daughters boyfriend (18) and I were very excited for this trip. Captain Cush was very knowledgeable on the areas to fish and we had a 18inch keeper on the boat within 15 mins of being on the water. Captain Cush showed us the tips and tricks for each area we fished and reeled in multiple flounder and was able to put 5 keepers in the cooler and made for a couple great sandwiches that afternoon! Will definitely be booking again next year.

This trip exceeded our expectations! My son (15), daughters boyfriend (18) and I were very excited for this trip. Captain Cush was very knowledgeable on the areas to fish and we had a 18inch keeper on the boat within 15 mins of being on the water. Captain Cush showed us the tips and tricks for each area we fished and reeled in multiple flounder and was able to put 5 keepers in the cooler and made for a couple great sandwiches that afternoon! Will definitely be booking again next year.  

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 Robert H. recommends Capt Cush Calmwater Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 2, 2025
Thank you for going and the great pics. So glad you all enjoyed the Fresh Flounder sandwiches. We’ll get a shark next time , I enjoyed fishjng with you all and hope to take you out again soon

Carlotta M.
Carlotta M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Family fishing trip

VERIFIED

April Special on April 17, 2025

We had a great morning fishing with Captain Tom. We had almost no fishing experience. He had so much information about the area that he shared with us. We fished in the inlet and went out into the ocean. Captain Tom had everything we needed, set up all the rods and helped us the whole time. We caught several different types of fish. It was a great experience for us and we'll definitely do it again!

We had a great morning fishing with Captain Tom. We had almost no fishing experience. He had so much information about the area that he shared with us. We fished in the inlet and went out into the ocean. Captain Tom had everything we needed, set up all the rods and helped us the whole time. We caught several different types of fish. It was a great experience for us and we'll definitely do it again!  

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 Carlotta M. recommends Capt Cush Calmwater Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 20, 2025
Thank you Carlotta

Tony D.
Tony D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain with local knowledge

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 26, 2025

Captain Tom found the fish in the unusual back water spots. No other boats but lots of fish! We caught more than enough to feed 16 that evening. Very fun trip!

Captain Tom found the fish in the unusual back water spots. No other boats but lots of fish! We caught more than enough to feed 16 that evening. Very fun trip!  

 Tony D. recommends Capt Cush Calmwater Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 27, 2025
You guys were fun to fish with , thank you for going .
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Jason S.
Jason S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amateur trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 10, 2025

Good guy. Tried hard to get us on the fish. Was able to get to spots quickly. Caught two that weren't quite big enough. Fish just weren't bitting.

Good guy. Tried hard to get us on the fish. Was able to get to spots quickly. Caught two that weren't quite big enough. Fish just weren't bitting.  

 Jason S. recommends Capt Cush Calmwater Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

FAQs about Capt Cush Calmwater Charters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2010
Restored in
2025
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Skiff
Boat type
Skiff

Engine model
2025 Yamaha 200hp outboard.
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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