Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC 

5.0/5 (27 reviews)
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 4139 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, United States

Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC 

5.0/5 (27)
 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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (46)

Awesome charter!!
Awesome charter!!
Awesome charter!!
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Angler rating

27
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 27 reviews
Showing: 5 of 27 reviews
Keith B.
Keith B.

Anderson, South Carolina

5.0/5

Jul 22, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore

Fishing w/ Capt. John

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!

We had a fabulous time with Captain John of Lil' Hooker Fishing Charters in Murrells Inlet, SC. From the moment we stepped on...  

 Keith B. recommends Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC
2 persons find this review helpful
 Keith B. recommends Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC
2 persons find this review helpful

John B.
John B.
5.0/5

Jun 20, 2025

3 Hour Trip – Inshore

Best private charter

VERIFIED

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!

My boys and I had a fantastic time with Captain John. He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Provided us extra time to make...  

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 John B. recommends Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC

Angelia L.
Angelia L.

Beltsville, Maryland

5.0/5

Sep 16, 2025

2 Hour Trip – Inshore

First time on a boat!!

NEW

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!!

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...  

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 Angelia L. recommends Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC
 Angelia L. recommends Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC

Robert L.
Robert L.
5.0/5

Sep 13, 2025

2 Hour Trip – Inshore

Great boat...great captain!

VERIFIED

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!

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...  

 Robert L. recommends Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC
 Robert L. recommends Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC

Jordan B.
Jordan B.
5.0/5

Sep 15, 2025

3 Hour Shark Adventure

Awesome experience!

VERIFIED
NEW

We had a great time with Captain John! Captain John was very helpful with my kids showing them what to do, and really worked hard to make sure we caught some fish, which we did. I would definitely recommend his charter. And I am planning another trip myself. Thank you Captain John.

We had a great time with Captain John! Captain John was very helpful with my kids showing them what to do, and really worked hard...  

 Jordan B. recommends Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC
 Jordan B. recommends Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC

Trip availability and prices

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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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1 Hour Quick Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
1 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $185 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $250 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Fall half day special rate AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $350 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Fall half day special rate PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $350 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Shark Adventure
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $499 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (46)

Awesome charter!!
Awesome charter!!
Awesome charter!!
+43

Angler rating

27
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 27 reviews
Showing: 5 of 27 reviews
Keith B.
Keith B.

Anderson, South Carolina

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

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!

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...  

 Keith B. recommends Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC
2 persons find this review helpful

John B.
John B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best private charter

VERIFIED

3 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 20, 2025

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!

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...  

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 John B. recommends Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC

Angelia L.
Angelia L.

Beltsville, Maryland

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

First time on a boat!!

NEW

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!!

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!!  

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Robert L.
Robert L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great boat...great captain!

VERIFIED

2 Hour Trip – Inshore on September 13, 2025

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!

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!  

 Robert L. recommends Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC

Jordan B.
Jordan B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome experience!

VERIFIED
NEW

3 Hour Shark Adventure on September 15, 2025

We had a great time with Captain John! Captain John was very helpful with my kids showing them what to do, and really worked hard to make sure we caught some fish, which we did. I would definitely recommend his charter. And I am planning another trip myself. Thank you Captain John.

We had a great time with Captain John! Captain John was very helpful with my kids showing them what to do, and really worked hard to make sure we caught some fish, which we did. I would definitely recommend his charter. And I am planning another trip myself. Thank you Captain John.  

 Jordan B. recommends Lil’ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC

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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