I'd Rather Be Fishing Charters
North Myrtle Beach, SC, United States
–29 ft
4
5.0
(4 reviews)
Wouldn't you rather be fishing too?
Let's go fishing!
Join us on our new and safe Sea Fox Commander 288 center console fishing boat!
We provide all gear and bait and have a spacious Yeti cooler for your snacks and lunch. We provide waters as well.
Captain Katie and Captain Tyrell can promise a good time with bent fishing rods for all ages!
We may be new to the FishingBooker website, however we are not new to having fun on the water.
We will bring you fishing anywhere from Morehead City, NC to Myrtle Beach, SC.
Join us for a great time!
Wouldn't you rather be fishing too?
Let's go fishing!
Join us on our new and safe Sea Fox Commander 288 center console fishing boat!
We provide all gear and bait and have a spacious Yeti cooler for your snacks and lunch. We provide waters as well.
Captain Katie and Captain Tyrell can promise a good time with bent fishing rods for all ages!
We may be new to the FishingBooker website, however we are not new to having fun on the water.
We will bring you fishing anywhere from Morehead City, NC to Myrtle Beach, SC.
Join us for a great time!
Captain
Katie Unger
9 years of experience
responds within an hour
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet
Select date to see availability
Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 Hour Trip – Near Shore/Near Beach
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM)
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Reef & Wreck Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
+1
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fish Bonanza
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 8:00 AM)
+1
US $900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Inshore Mahi *SPECIAL*
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Sep 1
US $900
Entire boat: 2 people
US $900
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
+8
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people
11 Hour Trip – Offshore Bigger Game
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
11 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
+5
US $1,700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $1,700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Customer reviews
Rating
5.0
4 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (10)
Reviews (4)
Brian BurchfieldRepeat angler5.0Verifiedbest fishing trip ever.
11 Hour Trip – Offshore Bigger Game on July 18, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Katie is the best she is very passionate about what she does and making sure her clients are have a great time and catching as many fish as they can. she is an awesome Captain and knows how to navigate the waters and conditions. i will definitely be booking with her again. as we were able to catch our limits of fish and we had an excellent time with her.
Erin BachmanRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Captain very friendly and put us on some really good fish. My son caught a sailfish.
8 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing on August 9, 2026 • 2 adults
Melvin Scruggs5.0Verifiedawesome trip
4 Hour Trip – Near Shore/Near Beach - 8:30 AM on July 15, 2026 • 4 adultscaptain katie did an awesome job very professional boat was awesome didn’t catch many fish but she worked her butt off trying to get us on fish could hear on the radio a bunch of other charters got skunked on the fish so I would definitely recommend this charter if I could give her 10 stars I would if I’m back in the area will definitely book another trip with her
- Matthew Dirienzo5.0Verified
August fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Near Shore/Near Beach - 10:00 AM on August 6, 2026 • 4 adults
FAQs about I'd Rather Be Fishing Charters
I'd Rather Be Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Near Shore/Near Beach (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Near Shore/Near Beach - 10:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Near Shore/Near Beach - 8:30 AM (4 hours)
- US $850 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Reef & Wreck Fishing (6 hours)
- US $900 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fish Bonanza (6 hours)
- US $900 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fish Bonanza - 7:00 AM (6 hours)
- US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Mahi *SPECIAL* (6 hours)
- US $1,100 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing (8 hours)
- US $1,700 per group - 11 Hour Trip – Offshore Bigger Game (11 hours)
When you book a trip with I'd Rather Be Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet An enclosed head/toilet with hand washing sink
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar
Trips booked with I'd Rather Be Fishing Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (All bait is included!)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Included!)
- First mate (The mate, when available, works for tips!)
- Fishing license (Everyone is covered)
I'd Rather Be Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (We go to the Gulf Stream )
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
I'd Rather Be Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with I'd Rather Be Fishing Charters include:
- Amberjack
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Gag)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Seabass (Black)
- Shark (Bull)
- Snapper (Red)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Tuna (Bluefin)
- Wahoo
Your captain
Katie Unger
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
4 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2026
Captain Katie is U.S. Coast Guard licensed, holding a 200-ton Master Upgrade. She has years of experience operating vessels throughout New England and the waters of North Carolina. Her maritime career has included recreational fishing charters, commercial fishing operations, vessel deliveries, and extensive time running both inshore and offshore waters.
She holds a USCG 200-ton Master Captain's License, STCW certification, Towing Endorsement, TWIC credential, and current First Aid/CPR certifications. In addition, she is an AMSEA Certified Drill Instructor, helping promote safe boating and emergency preparedness within the commercial fishing industry.
Katie's greatest passion is giant bluefin tuna fishing. She has spent countless hours pursuing these incredible fish and has had the privilege of fishing alongside many of the captains and crews featured on the television series Wicked Tuna. The challenge, strategy, and excitement of targeting giant bluefin tuna continue to fuel her love for the sport.
Katie Unger
4
reviews
2026
member since
~1h
response
Captain Katie is U.S. Coast Guard licensed, holding a 200-ton Master Upgrade. She has years of experience operating vessels throughout New England and the waters of North Carolina. Her maritime career has included recreational fishing charters, commercial fishing operations, vessel deliveries, and extensive time running both inshore and offshore waters.
She holds a USCG 200-ton Master Captain's License, STCW certification, Towing Endorsement, TWIC credential, and current First Aid/CPR certifications. In addition, she is an AMSEA Certified Drill Instructor, helping promote safe boating and emergency preparedness within the commercial fishing industry.
Katie's greatest passion is giant bluefin tuna fishing. She has spent countless hours pursuing these incredible fish and has had the privilege of fishing alongside many of the captains and crews featured on the television series Wicked Tuna. The challenge, strategy, and excitement of targeting giant bluefin tuna continue to fuel her love for the sport.
Real catches by this captain
What is the boat like?
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
29 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Sea Fox
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
What kind of fishing will you do?
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
An enclosed head/toilet with hand washing sink
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
All bait is included!
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Included!
First mate
The mate, when available, works for tips!
Fishing license
Everyone is covered
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.
More details
What the listing policies are
Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
Let us know if you have children. Please bring life jacket.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
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
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