FishZilla Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (336 reviews)
 3993 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, United States
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Make family memories to last a lifetime with FishZilla Fishing Charters! Murrel’s Inlet is home to stellar inshore and nearshore fishing and Captain Jason Burton knows all the best spots. He runs several charters in the area under MIFC Fishing Charters, which has been voted "Best in Grand Stand" for 3 years running!

Your ride for the day is brand new 25’ Key West center console, powered by an impressive Yamaha 300 HP engine. You’ll waste no time getting to all the best spots with this beauty! She’s also got a portable toilet on board, so you won’t have to make too many stops. The T-top will keep you in the shade and the live well and icebox are sure to keep that bait and catch fresh.

You’ll be going after a variety of tasty and fun to catch fish including Redfish, Flounder, and Sheepshead. You’ll come across some larger targets, including Cobia and Kingfish, as well. Tried and true spinning and jigging are king on Capt. Jason’s charters and your angling skills are sure to be put to the test.

Fishing gear for up to 6 anglers is provided, and beginners and pros alike are welcome aboard. Capt. Jason is also happy to clean and fillet any catch you choose to take home. All you’ll want to bring are snacks, drinks, and some good company!

Go home with both tasty fish to eat and an experience you’ll remember forever with FishZilla Fishing Charters!

Jason Burton

Charter Operator

Jason Burton

21 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

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Half Day Charters (AM) Special

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4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $495 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Charters (PM) Special

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FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
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US $495 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
All Day 8 Hour Trip Special
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,095 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 336 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (338)

Family friendly charter!
Amazing trip W/ Captain Jason
Amazing trip W/ Captain Jason
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

93%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

96%

Caught fish

94%

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Review summary
These summary reviews were generated by AI based on recent reviews
FishZilla Fishing Charters stands out for its ability to consistently deliver diverse catches and memorable experiences through expert guidance and well-maintained equipment.
While the charter provides excellent fishing opportunities, guests should be aware of some comfort and weather-related considerations.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • Crew provides patient instruction and adapts trips for families and children
  • Boat is kept exceptionally clean and offers spacious, comfortable seating
  • Guests regularly reach catch limits or fill coolers with fish
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Mike B.
Mike B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing Captain

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Half Day Charters (AM) Special on July 18, 2025

I bought this trip for my 2 adult children and their spouses. We’re all life time fishermen, and I’ve been fishing the inlets my entire life. The problem is, I’ve been fishing for flounder all wrong. The captain immediately taught them his technique and they ended up catching between 15-20 flounder (5 keepers) in a 4 hour morning, along with a lot of other various species. Funny thing is, even though they were surrounded by other boats, they were the only ones putting fish in the live well. They absolutely could not stop bragging on this trip and how much they enjoyed their captain!

I bought this trip for my 2 adult children and their spouses. We’re all life time fishermen, and I’ve been fishing the inlets my entire life. The problem is, I’ve been fishing for flounder all wrong. The captain immediately taught them his technique and they ended up catching between 15-20 flounder (5 keepers) in a 4 hour morning, along with a lot of other various species. Funny thing is, even though they were surrounded by other boats, they were the only ones putting fish in the live well....  

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Theodore D.
Theodore D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

A good time

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Half Day Charters (AM) Special on August 2, 2025

We had a good time out. A couple of my buddies hadn't been fishing before.We didn't go as far as we would've due to a storm that came through the day before.the captain kept us in safe waters the entire time. We caught a few fish but I believe the water wasn't right after that weather the day before. Besides that we still had a great time. I would definitely give this charter another try. As suggested by the captain probably a different time of the year.They're very knowledgeable of the waters and handle their crafts very well.

We had a good time out. A couple of my buddies hadn't been fishing before.We didn't go as far as we would've due to a storm that came through the day before.the captain kept us in safe waters the entire time. We caught a few fish but I believe the water wasn't right after that weather the day before. Besides that we still had a great time. I would definitely give this charter another try. As suggested by the captain probably a different time of the year.They're very knowledgeable of the waters...  

 Theodore D. recommends FishZilla Fishing Charters

Aaron T.
Aaron T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing trip W/ Captain Jason

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Half Day Charters (AM) Special on August 8, 2025

Couldn’t have asked for a better day out on the water. While we put up a boat load of flounder and caught the caught the captains PB flounder what set this trip apart from others was his professionalism and hospitality. We have been on multiple charters up and down the east coast and MIFC is the most professional and well put together companies out there! Thank you Captain Jason for the unforgettable experience and we will definitely be seeing you again! Tight lines

Couldn’t have asked for a better day out on the water. While we put up a boat load of flounder and caught the caught the captains PB flounder what set this trip apart from others was his professionalism and hospitality. We have been on multiple charters up and down the east coast and MIFC is the most professional and well put together companies out there! Thank you Captain Jason for the unforgettable experience and we will definitely be seeing you again! Tight lines  

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Robin B.
Robin B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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Great First Ocean Experience

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Half Day Charters (PM) Special on March 21, 2025

This was our first ocean fishing experience and we had so much fun. Captain Hayden was kind and very nice to converse with. He shared his experience and knowledge with us and we felt his mission was to make sure we caught fish. If we weren’t getting many bites in one area he gave us the 5 minute rule and then we boated to another area. We caught several beautiful bass but unfortunately they were a bit too small to keep. We did catch sheepshead and gorgeous trout. The only ugly fish we caught were a couple of toad fish. They were interesting to look at. Captain Hayden gave us cooking tips for preparing our fish and they were delicious. We look forward to booking with Captain Hayden again if we are lucky enough to have the opportunity.

This was our first ocean fishing experience and we had so much fun. Captain Hayden was kind and very nice to converse with. He shared his experience and knowledge with us and we felt his mission was to make sure we caught fish. If we weren’t getting many bites in one area he gave us the 5 minute rule and then we boated to another area. We caught several beautiful bass but unfortunately they were a bit too small to keep. We did catch sheepshead and gorgeous trout. The only ugly fish we caught...  

 Robin B. recommends FishZilla Fishing Charters
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James S.
James S.
5.0/5

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5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

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A Great Time

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Half Day Charters (PM) Special on July 29, 2025

Took my son and son-in-law fishing and even though the bite was on the slow side we still had a great time. Much of that is to be credited to Captain Ike who really made the trip so much more enjoyable with his good humor and great personality. He even went so far as to credit us an additional 2.5 hours of fishing on second day after our first day had been rained out. Highly recommend. Oh, and we also caught some fish!

Took my son and son-in-law fishing and even though the bite was on the slow side we still had a great time. Much of that is to be credited to Captain Ike who really made the trip so much more enjoyable with his good humor and great personality. He even went so far as to credit us an additional 2.5 hours of fishing on second day after our first day had been rained out. Highly recommend. Oh, and we also caught some fish!  

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FAQs about FishZilla Fishing Charters

What are the trip rates for FishZilla Fishing Charters?

FishZilla Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $445 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Charters (AM) Special (4 hours)
  • US $445 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Charters (PM) Special (4 hours)
  • US $1,045 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - All Day 8 Hour Trip Special (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with FishZilla Fishing Charters?

When you book a trip with FishZilla Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with FishZilla Fishing Charters?

Trips booked with FishZilla Fishing Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Live bait is included with every trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We do not charge for filleting your fish or packing them up as this is included in the overall price)
  • Fishing License (You do not need a fishing license as everything is included in the price of your trip )
What types of fishing does FishZilla Fishing Charters offer?

FishZilla Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does FishZilla Fishing Charters offer?

FishZilla Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Kite Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with FishZilla Fishing Charters?

Top targeted fish species with FishZilla Fishing Charters include:

  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Weakfish

Your operator

Jason Burton

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, United States

8 Fishing Reports
1170 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2018
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Jason Burton is a true local, born and raised in Murrells Inlet, with over two decades of experience fishing the waters of South Carolina. His great talent for fishing allowed him to place and start winning tournaments at the age of 15. His over-the-top personality has landed him on numerous TV shows and fishing magazines, such as 'Reeling up the Coast with Capt. E'. Together with the Murrells Inlet team, his number one goal is for customers to have a great time fishing, and he works very hard to make sure that comes true!

Our Team
Chris R.

Chris R.

Captain

Quentin F.

Quentin F.

Captain

Nick W.

Nick W.

Captain

Jason B.

Jason B.

Captain

Crystal C.

Crystal C.

Captain

Hayden L.

Hayden L.

Captain

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish
Bluefish
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Weakfish
Weakfish

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Key West
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Kite Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Live bait is included with every trip

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

We do not charge for filleting your fish or packing them up as this is included in the overall price

Fishing License

You do not need a fishing license as everything is included in the price of your trip

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child Friendly

We are a family, friendly Charter company and will take kids of any age or skill level. We are all about having a great time

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Murrells Inlet right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
BluefishBluefish
FlounderFlounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Spotted SeatroutSpotted Seatrout
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