Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC 

5.0/5 (35 reviews)
 4139 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, United States

Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC 

5.0/5 (35)
 Angler's Choice
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4139 U.S. 17 Business
Murrells Inlet, SC, United States
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There's a fish with your name on it in Murrells Inlet and Lil' Hooker Fishing Charters will help you catch it!

Top targets include Black Drum, Bluefish, Cobia, Flounder, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Ladyfish, Redfish, Black Seabass, Sheepshead, Spadefish, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, and more, depending on conditions. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

You'll find yourself aboard a 23' Sea Pro center console that can carry up to 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods and reels are covered by the charter along with bait and licensing.

Don't forget to bring sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with Lil' Hooker Fishing Charters!

There's a fish with your name on it in Murrells Inlet and Lil' Hooker Fishing Charters will help you catch it!

Top targets include Black Drum, Bluefish, Cobia, Flounder, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Ladyfish, Redfish, Black Seabass, Sheepshead, Spadefish, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, and more, depending on conditions. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

You'll find yourself aboard a 23' Sea Pro center console that can carry up to 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods and reels are covered by the charter along with bait and licensing.

Don't forget to bring sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with Lil' Hooker Fishing Charters!

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5.0
35 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
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Stewart Carr
Stewart Carr
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Georgia, US
Member since 2026
1
5.0
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review for Captain John
2 Hour Trip – Inshore on May 26, 20263 adults
We had an awesome experience with Captain John on our 2‑hour fishing trip. He reached out the day before to confirm everything and make sure we were fully set, which I really appreciated. When we arrived, he was ready to go and made us feel welcome right away. The trip started a little slow, but Captain John clearly knows his stuff — he had us on the fish in no time. He was patient, friendly, and never made us feel rushed. In fact, when the bite picked up, he even gave us extra time so we could keep fishing. That meant a lot and made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend Captain John if you’re looking for a great day on the water.
Reported catch:
Black Drum
Keith Brenneman
Keith Brenneman
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2024
4
5.0
Fishing w/ Capt. John
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on July 22, 2025
We had a fabulous time with Captain John of Lil' Hooker Fishing Charters in Murrells Inlet, SC. From the moment we stepped on the boat, Capt. John made us feel welcome, relaxed, and ready for a great day of fishing. He is knowledgeable, personable, and clearly loves what he does. We fished with our 10 year-old son, and Capt. John was fantastic with him. He taught him about caring for the gear, respecting the rules of the water, being mindful of others, and of course all about fishing! We pulled up a sting ray and Capt. John showed my son how to hold it properly to not get hurt and let him touch it before safely releasing it back into the water. Capt. John knew exactly where to find the fish - even though the other boaters we passed were not having luck. We did! Capt. John explained the currents and why the fish were biting where he took us. Capt. John made the experience fun, safe, and stress-free. The boat was clean and well-equipped. Capt. John arrived on time and kept us fishing up to the last minute. He took care of the gear, bait, cleaned the catch for us, and told us how to cook them to perfection. We had a great day - and an even better dinner! We had a great day with Capt. John. We highly recommend Capt. John with Lil' Hooker Fishing Charters for anyone looking for a great day of fishing! Thank you Capt. John. We will definitely be back!
Reported catch:
Flounder
Redfish
Speckled Trout
John Baczek
John Baczek
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
1
5.0
Verified
Best private charter
3 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 20, 20253 adults
My boys and I had a fantastic time with Captain John. He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Provided us extra time to make sure we were able to reel in a big fish, which we did! This was our first time doing a fishing charter and fishing on the ocean Captain made sure it was one to remember! We also almost caught a shark but it bit through the line! If you are looking for a private charter this is definitely one to pick! I highly recommend. Remember to bring some drinks with you as we forgot and Captain graciously provided us a few cold drinks from his own cooler. Thanks again for the great memories!
Reported catch:
Redfish
Flounder
Robert Lauer
Robert Lauer
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
1
5.0
Verified
Great boat...great captain!
2 Hour Trip – Inshore on September 13, 20252 adults
Took my buddy out for a 2 hour fishing adventure in Murrell's inlet creek. Not trying to fill up the live well on this trip, just relax and catch a bunch of fish. Captain John got the vibe and put over a nice variety of fish. Pig fish, croakers, pig fish, sea bass, lizard fish and even a 14" weakie (we threw him back to live another day). Boat is clean as a whistle and spanking new...Captain John hosted a great morning on the creek for me a my friend...highly recommend Captain John!
Mike Vedral
Mike Vedral
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Two hours of non stop action!
2 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 26, 20251 adult3 children
I took my three sons out with Captain John for a two hour fishing trip (inlet) this morning. We caught a dozen fish, three small sharks and one heck of a big Sting Ray. John brought us out to a great spot, was super helpful keeping my boys fishing, especially my youngest (7 yo). Looking forward to our next trip with Lil’ Hooker, it’ll be a longer trip next time for sure. Thanks Captain John for a great morning!

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2 Hour Trip – Inshore
2 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Shark Adventure
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
half day special rate AM
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US $650
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3 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8hr All Day Trip
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US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
35 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Stewart Carr
Stewart Carr
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
1
5.0
Verified
New
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review for Captain John
2 Hour Trip – Inshore on May 26, 20263 adults
We had an awesome experience with Captain John on our 2‑hour fishing trip. He reached out the day before to confirm everything and make sure we were fully set, which I really appreciated. When we arrived, he was ready to go and made us feel welcome right away. The trip started a little slow, but Captain John clearly knows his stuff — he had us on the fish in no time. He was patient, friendly, and never made us feel rushed. In fact, when the bite picked up, he even gave us extra time so we could keep fishing. That meant a lot and made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend Captain John if you’re looking for a great day on the water.
Reported catch:
Black Drum
Keith Brenneman
Keith Brenneman
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2024
4
5.0
Fishing w/ Capt. John
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on July 22, 2025
We had a fabulous time with Captain John of Lil' Hooker Fishing Charters in Murrells Inlet, SC. From the moment we stepped on the boat, Capt. John made us feel welcome, relaxed, and ready for a great day of fishing. He is knowledgeable, personable, and clearly loves what he does. We fished with our 10 year-old son, and Capt. John was fantastic with him. He taught him about caring for the gear, respecting the rules of the water, being mindful of others, and of course all about fishing! We pulled up a sting ray and Capt. John showed my son how to hold it properly to not get hurt and let him touch it before safely releasing it back into the water. Capt. John knew exactly where to find the fish - even though the other boaters we passed were not having luck. We did! Capt. John explained the currents and why the fish were biting where he took us. Capt. John made the experience fun, safe, and stress-free. The boat was clean and well-equipped. Capt. John arrived on time and kept us fishing up to the last minute. He took care of the gear, bait, cleaned the catch for us, and told us how to cook them to perfection. We had a great day - and an even better dinner! We had a great day with Capt. John. We highly recommend Capt. John with Lil' Hooker Fishing Charters for anyone looking for a great day of fishing! Thank you Capt. John. We will definitely be back!
Reported catch:
Flounder
Redfish
Speckled Trout
John Baczek
John Baczek
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
1
5.0
Verified
Best private charter
3 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 20, 20253 adults
My boys and I had a fantastic time with Captain John. He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Provided us extra time to make sure we were able to reel in a big fish, which we did! This was our first time doing a fishing charter and fishing on the ocean Captain made sure it was one to remember! We also almost caught a shark but it bit through the line! If you are looking for a private charter this is definitely one to pick! I highly recommend. Remember to bring some drinks with you as we forgot and Captain graciously provided us a few cold drinks from his own cooler. Thanks again for the great memories!
Reported catch:
Redfish
Flounder
Robert Lauer
Robert Lauer
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
1
5.0
Verified
Great boat...great captain!
2 Hour Trip – Inshore on September 13, 20252 adults
Took my buddy out for a 2 hour fishing adventure in Murrell's inlet creek. Not trying to fill up the live well on this trip, just relax and catch a bunch of fish. Captain John got the vibe and put over a nice variety of fish. Pig fish, croakers, pig fish, sea bass, lizard fish and even a 14" weakie (we threw him back to live another day). Boat is clean as a whistle and spanking new...Captain John hosted a great morning on the creek for me a my friend...highly recommend Captain John!
Mike Vedral
Mike Vedral
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Two hours of non stop action!
2 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 26, 20251 adult3 children
I took my three sons out with Captain John for a two hour fishing trip (inlet) this morning. We caught a dozen fish, three small sharks and one heck of a big Sting Ray. John brought us out to a great spot, was super helpful keeping my boys fishing, especially my youngest (7 yo). Looking forward to our next trip with Lil’ Hooker, it’ll be a longer trip next time for sure. Thanks Captain John for a great morning!

FAQs about Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Sea Pro
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots
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