Top Shelf Fishing and Adventure

Running angling trips out of Murrells Inlet, Top Shelf Fishing and Adventure invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Come on aboard with Capt. John or Capt. Hunter whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like bottom fishing and trolling, based on the species you’re targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 10-hour trips, where you’ll be fishing for the likes of Wahoo, Dolphin, Tuna, Grouper, Spade Fish, Red Drum, King Mackerel, Cobia, Flounder, Black Drum, Trigger Fish, Sheepshead, and Spanish Mackerel, depending on the specific season and the day’s weather.

You’ll be fishing from a 26’ Cobia boat with enough room for up to 5 anglers at any single time. It also includes a toilet and wireless trolling motor. All rods, reels and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. You’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

There will be a first mate on board to help you with anything you need. Tips for good service are always appreciated. Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you’re free to make it a family adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Top Shelf Fishing and Adventure.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Nearshore 3-20 miles
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    Ocean conditions allowing, we will fish the reefs and live bottoms up to 20 miles offshore. Your adventure will include trolling for Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia. We may also bottom fish for Black Seabass, Spadefish, and a variety of other species. Bring your own beverages and food. We supply all the bait, tackle, equipment, and licenses. Max of four people.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spadefish
    Spadefish
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore 3-40 miles
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $1,200
    Ocean conditions allowing, we will fish some of the best reefs and live bottom areas that South Carolina has to offer up to 40 miles off shore. This trip provides the best opportunity for landing keeper fish and providing fresh fish for dinner! We will troll for big king mackerel, tuna, Mahi, sailfish. Bottom fishing is also very good in these areas where we will target grouper, trigger fish, snapper, and Black Sea bass among many other species. Bring your own beverages and food. Max of four people.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spadefish
    Spadefish
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    Extended Full Day Trip – 70 miles
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $1,600
    Ocean conditions allowing, we will fish some of the best offshore fishing grounds up to 70 miles offshore targeting wahoo, Mahi, Tuna, and many other species. This trip allows for some fantastic bottom fishing opportunities as well as targeting big Grouper, Snapper, Triggerfish, and many others. This trip offers the best opportunity to catch big game fish and the best opportunity to catch fish to take home for dinner
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 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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Great Trip and Crew

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Nearshore 3-20 miles on July 10, 2024
Went out with Captain John and his first mate, Kris today. Weather threw us for a loop early but John was prepared and moved...
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Good charter

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Nearshore 3-20 miles on June 23, 2024
Had a good time.  Captain had something come up, but was able to get us set up with a backup Captain to run the charter. This...
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Mike T.
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Best day fishing!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Nearshore 3-20 miles on June 4, 2024
Captain John had us hooked up from the very first spot, grouper, king mackerel, and several other species. When bite slowed...
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Eric B.
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Outstanding Time

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Nearshore 3-20 miles on June 22, 2024
My Family and I really enjoyed our time today! Captain John was vert cool headed and an overall great guy. I highly...
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Tyler W.
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Nearshore 3-20 miles on July 8, 2024
A wonderful captain and crew.  Caught some fish but water was very warm and not much biting.
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FAQs about Top Shelf Fishing and Adventure

Top Shelf Fishing and Adventure offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Nearshore 3-20 miles (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Offshore 3-40 miles (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Extended Full Day Trip – 70 miles (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Top Shelf Fishing and Adventure, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Fully enclosed, roomy bathroom
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Top Shelf Fishing and Adventure include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We will clean and filet any keeper fish for no extra charge)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License (All licenses are included in the price of the trip. Customers do not need to purchase separate fishing licenses.)

Top Shelf Fishing and Adventure offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (For Half day trips we will range from 0-20 miles offshore depending on ocean conditions and fish locations.)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Top Shelf Fishing and Adventure offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Top Shelf Fishing and Adventure include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sailfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your captain

John Hambrick
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, United States
14 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
29 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2022
Captain John Hambrick is a native of Murrells Inlet and has been fishing the surrounding areas his entire life. Your adventure will be aboard the Top Shelf, a 26’ Cobia Center Console. The Top Shelf is super comfortable with ample seating, full cushions and a full size bathroom on board. We feature state of the art electronics and fishing

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Cobia
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
For Half day trips we will range from 0-20 miles offshore depending on ocean conditions and fish locations.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fully enclosed, roomy bathroom
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We will clean and filet any keeper fish for no extra charge
First Mate
Fishing License
All licenses are included in the price of the trip. Customers do not need to purchase separate fishing licenses.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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
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 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
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Checks
Bank Transfer

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