Silver Tuna Sport Fishing

Looking for something exciting and recreational!? Look no further because Silver Tuna Sport Fishing is here for you. Whether you’re an experienced angler or a beginner, Captain Blake will do his best to put you on fish. With many years of experience from the Oregon Inlet fishing center, your captain can easily read water and weather conditions and find the best fishing spots right here in Murrells Inlet, SC.

You’ll be fishing on a 32’ Hatteras Sportfisher that accommodates up to 6 guests. There’s enough room for everyone to fish in comfort. This Sportfisher is powered by twin cummins 370 HP engines and reaches a maximum speed of 27 knots. Besides navigational electronics, the boat also features a live bait tank, a cooler for the catch, and an ice chest for your drinks.  Only charter boat in Murrells Inlet with a AIR CONDITIONED CABIN and a FULL SIZED RESTROOM.

The fishing grounds you’ll explore range from the nearshore waters of Murrells Inlet up to 25 miles offshore depending on trip. You’ll visit nearshore spots, where you can target Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Flounder, Black Drum, Spade fish, and Cobia. Head out a bit further and you can get yourself King Mackerel, Shark, Black Seabass, and many more.

All fishing licenses and equipment are included in the price. After the trip, Capt. Blake and his Mate will clean and fillet your catch, so feel free to bring your cooler. Just pack some food and drinks and you’re ready for a day of adventure.

Silver Tuna Sport Fishing invites all families and friends to join, so pick a date and start having fun.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Fishing Charter (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $675
    Start your day off exploring Murrells Inlet coastal waters trolling/bottom fishing. Expect to target a variety of species, such as Mackerel, Seabass, Shark, Drum, Flounder and many more. The captain will take you straight to the happening bite. The captain will cover your fishing licenses and the equipment.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Spadefish
    Spadefish
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
  • Private trip
    Half Day Fishing Charter (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $675
    Venture out on Murrells Inlet nearshore coastal waters trolling/bottom fishing. Expect to target a variety of species, such as Mackerel, Seabass, Shark, Drum, Flounder and many more. The captain will take you straight to the happening bite. The captain will cover your fishing licenses and the equipment.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Spadefish
    Spadefish
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Fishing Charter (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $995
    Extend your time on the water targeting anything from King mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Drum, Flounder, Sharks, and more! Experience a little bit of everything on this trip by trolling and bottom fishing. This trip also allows you to go the extra mile in search of the fish and venture out up to approximately 3-15 miles, weather permitting.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Spadefish
    Spadefish
  • Private trip
    All Day Fishing Charter (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,600
    Enjoy the entire day on the water with this 8 hour all day trip. This trip being a combo allows you to experience all fishing from trolling to bottom fishing. When trolling you have opportunities to catch anything from Mackerel, blues, false albacore and more! This trip also allows you to go the extra mile in search of the fish and venture out up to approximately 5-25 miles, weather permitting.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Spadefish
    Spadefish
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 117 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Shannon M.
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Nothing short of phenomenal!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Fishing Charter (AM) on October 7, 2024
Captain Blake and his first mate Cody are outstanding. We left out at 0630 hours for the 3/4 day trip. Once we got out approximately...
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Great time! Highly recommend!

VERIFIED   Half Day Fishing Charter (AM) on April 3, 2024
We had a great time out fishing a few miles offshore for a few types of Mackerel.  We limited out on Blues and just kept bringing...
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Eric D.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome for all ages

VERIFIED   Half Day Fishing Charter (PM) on July 24, 2024
These guys were great to us. Brought 4 kids, ages 10-6, and everyone had fun. The weather looked bleak for our trip leaving...
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Travis T.
Excellent
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Awesome half day trip!!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Fishing Charter (PM) on September 2, 2024
We reached out to captain Blake because the weather was not looking to great for the day we had booked. Captain Blake worked...
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Paul B.
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GREAT FISHING TRIP

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Fishing Charter (AM) on August 14, 2024
Captain Blake and his mate were great. The ocean was too rough to go offshore, so we went inland. He put us on lots of fish...
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FAQs about Silver Tuna Sport Fishing

Silver Tuna Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $675 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Fishing Charter (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $675 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Fishing Charter (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $995 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Fishing Charter (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - All Day Fishing Charter (AM) (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Silver Tuna Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Restroom is fully enclosed with a full size toilet. 100% privacy.
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Silver Tuna Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Fishing for live bait is sometimes part of the trip. Meaning that if we know it is available to catch we will try. However, all bait and tackle are included in the overall price. Whatever is needed for the day to have a productive fishing trip is includ)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Filleting and cleaning your catch is all included in the price of the trip.)
  • First Mate (First mate is always available and full time aboard the vessel. 20% customary tip!)
  • Fishing License (All fishing licenses are included in the trip price. All guests are covered under the boats licenses. )

Silver Tuna Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (On average customers can expect to fish the beaches up to 25miles offshore. The 6 hour and 8 hour trips allow to go further offshore do to travel time and ocean conditions. The fish are always on the move and frequently are found close to shore. )
  • Wreck Fishing

Silver Tuna Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Silver Tuna Sport Fishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your captain

Blake Buckner
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, United States
14 Fishing Reports
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117 Customer reviews
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Member since August 2020
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Captain Blake started as a first mate out of Oregon Inlet, North Carolina. After 4 years of working for another captain, he got his captains license and became a captain of his own at 24 years old. With lots of years of experience, he knows how to find the best fishing spots and put other people on fish.

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
1987
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Hatteras
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 370HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
On average customers can expect to fish the beaches up to 25miles offshore. The 6 hour and 8 hour trips allow to go further offshore do to travel time and ocean conditions. The fish are always on the move and frequently are found close to shore.
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Restroom is fully enclosed with a full size toilet. 100% privacy.
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Fishing for live bait is sometimes part of the trip. Meaning that if we know it is available to catch we will try. However, all bait and tackle are included in the overall price. Whatever is needed for the day to have a productive fishing trip is includ
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Filleting and cleaning your catch is all included in the price of the trip.
First Mate
First mate is always available and full time aboard the vessel. 20% customary tip!
Fishing License
All fishing licenses are included in the trip price. All guests are covered under the boats licenses.

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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Children ages 2+ are welcome aboard. Boat is a family friendly charter.
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.

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