Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC 

5.0
(37 reviews)
 4139 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, United States–

Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC 

Murrells Inlet, SC, United States
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23 ft
4
5.0
(37 reviews)

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!

John R
Captain
John R
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2 Hour Trip – Inshore
Non-refundable
2 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Shark Adventure
Non-refundable
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Shark (Bonnethead)
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
half day special rate AM
Non-refundable
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+1
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
half day special rate PM
Non-refundable
3 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+1
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
+7
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+8
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8hr All Day Trip
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+8
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (50)

What anglers say

100%
Recommended
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Caught fish

Reviews (37)

  • Stewart Carr
    Stewart Carr
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review for Captain John

    2 Hour Trip – Inshore on May 26, 2026 • 3 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.

  • Kyle Gordon
    Kyle Gordon
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Lots of Action

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on March 30, 2026 • 4 adults

    Took our family of 4 out a short trip into the ocean and kept us busy with catching a lot of fish. Caught a wide variety of fish and keepers and kids had a great time!

  • John Baczek
    John Baczek
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Best private charter

    3 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 20, 2025 • 3 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!

  • Angelia Ledford
    Angelia Ledford
    Member since 2025
    5.0

    First time on a boat!!

    2 Hour Trip – Inshore on September 16, 2025

    Oh my gosh this was the experience of a lifetime. I had the absolute best time with my friends and my husband!! You can NOT got wrong with Captain John!! He was such a vibe and so much fun!! I highly recommend him! One thing I really loved about the experience was if you couldn’t catch any fish he already had one ready to reel in so no one felt left out! Highly recommend him for your captain!!

  • Jesse Corwin
    Jesse Corwin
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Friendly and energetic

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on August 27, 2025 • 4 adults

    We went on a charter with captain John 8-27-25 and the weather and the water temperature were both playing against us but captain John knew exactly where to go to put us on fish! We had an amazing experience and would highly recommend to anyone looking to go out and catch as much as possible!

  • Jesse Lucas
    Jesse Lucas
    Member since 2025
    5.0

    June fishing trip

    6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on June 13, 2025

    Take a trip with Captain John he will satisfy your experience . And he doesn't cost a arm and leg compared to some of the other charters. It all depends on what your looking for as catching what species of fish. Go and have fun on his 230 Sea Pro center console powed by a 200 hp Suzuki.

  • Chelsea Thomson
    Chelsea Thomson
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic Fishing!

    3 Hour Trip – Inshore on August 7, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain John was absolutely wonderful! Took us to some great spots and we caught plenty keep for dinner! The gear and boat were amazing and he was well prepared with everything for our trip. Seriously went above and beyond. We will definitely be recommending his services to friends!

  • Dave Bowden
    Dave Bowden
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    3 Hour Shark Adventure on August 1, 2025 • 4 adults

    Captain John and the fishing experience were great. Beautiful day, calm water, but nothing wanted to bite. Captain John stayed on top of the kids until they reeled three beautiful sharks. Would absolutely recommend this trip to any family looking to get a few hours out on the water.

  • FishingBooker Member
    FishingBooker Member
    5.0

    4 hour trip with capt John

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on April 25, 2025

    Fun fishing trip! The boat was super nice and orderly. The fish we wanted to catch were red drum. After fighting bigger reds for a while capt John took us back along a creek bank in the inlet and we kept a pair of reds for dinner. Top knot operation and great time!

  • Melissa Tucker
    Melissa Tucker
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic trip!

    3 Hour Trip – Inshore on August 14, 2025 • 3 adults

    We had an amazing trip with Captain John! He was great with our 5 year old son, patient and super helpful. Our son wound up catching a bonnet head shark, he’s still in awe! We will definitely be back to book another trip with Captain John!

FAQs about Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC

Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Inshore (2 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 3 Hour Shark Adventure (3 hours)
  • US $650 per group - half day special rate AM (3 hours)
  • US $650 per group - half day special rate PM (3 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 8hr All Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait is included in the overall price. Catching bait is not part of the charter.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Yes cleaning the fish is included in the price of the trip.)
  • Fishing license (Licenses are included in the price for everyone on board )
Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

John R
John R
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, United States
7 Fishing Reports
37 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2025
Capt. John runs trips out of Murrells Inlet aboard 23' Sea Pro 230 Center console. Explore these waters teeming with Spadefish,Black Drum and Black Seabass under John's expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
John R
John R
7
reports
37
reviews
2025
member since
~1h
response
Capt. John runs trips out of Murrells Inlet aboard 23' Sea Pro 230 Center console. Explore these waters teeming with Spadefish,Black Drum and Black Seabass under John's expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spadefish
Spadefish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Black Drum while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Drum
    Stewart C.
    Stewart C.
    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.
  • Young angler proudly holding a spotted mackerel, with several additional fish displayed on a boat at Inlet Rocks & Tackle.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Kyle G.
    Kyle G.
    Took our family of 4 out a short trip into the ocean and kept us busy with catching a lot of fish. Caught a wide variety of fish and keepers and kids had a great time!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of striped bass while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Rob and Dustin from NC enjoyed catching some black drum this morning on a quick 2hr trip. The black drum are starting to kick off and the fall fishing is well underway! Weather is absolutely beautiful! Let’s go fishing!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Spanish Mackerel while fishing on a sunny day in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Great day. A little foggy early but the fish were chewing! Ran the beach and picked up some nice Spanish mackerel. Then headed a little further out and the crew hooked a nice 4.6lb Spanish and a 4.2lb Spanish! Also a bonus 28” King mackerel was brought over the rail. Great day with a great group from PA!! Thanks for fishing with me!
  • An angler proudly displaying a caught fish while enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Danielle S.
    Danielle S.
    We had the best time on our charter with John! He was extremely knowledgeable and made sure we caught fish! Couldn’t recommend him more!
  • A neat display of multiple Spanish Mackerel laid out on a cleaning table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Quick trip today…..was suppose to be a 2hr trip but got chased off the water by some heavy rain. Not bad for a 1 hour fishing trip! The fish are biting! Come catch yours!!!
  • Two adults pose behind a large display of neatly arranged mackerel-like fish on a dockside fillet table, with an Inlet Rocks Bait & Tackle sign in the background.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Ray and his brother from Tennessee landed many Spanish mackerel today along with their limit of blue fish! Great day and lots of catching with some awesome people!!!
  • Multiple mackerel-like fish neatly arranged on a boat cleaning table beside an Inlet Rock bait and tackle sign.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Great group from NY went on a quick 2hr trip this morning and landed some nice Spanish mackerel!!
  • Group of adult anglers proudly holding multiple Spanish mackerel aboard a boat on coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Spanish Mackerel
    Jesse C.
    Jesse C.
    We went on a charter with captain John 8-27-25 and the weather and the water temperature were both playing against us but captain John knew exactly where to go to put us on fish! We had an amazing experience and would highly recommend to anyone looking to go out and catch as much as possible!
  • A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of Spanish Mackerel while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Let’s start off by saying the weatherman was wrong with the forecast today. Super choppy and windy but we managed to get in on some Spanish mackerel and blue fish action!! Great day with a great group from Ohio!! Thanks for fishing!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait is included in the overall price. Catching bait is not part of the charter.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Yes cleaning the fish is included in the price of the trip.
Fishing license
Licenses are included in the price for everyone on board

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Children of all ages are welcome on any trip.
You keep catch

How you can pay

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

What’s biting in Murrells Inlet right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
SheepsheadSheepshead
SpadefishSpadefish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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