Murrells Inlet Fishing Charters

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According to customer reviews, some of the most popular fishing charters in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina are: Full list of top fishing charters in Murrells Inlet

The average price for a private 4 hour Murrells Inlet fishing trip is US $530, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $1,042 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Fishing charters in Murrells Inlet that received great reviews from families are:

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Many fishing charters in Murrells Inlet provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:

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Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in Murrells Inlet are:
  • 3-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $440
  • 4-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $452
  • 5-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $550
  • 6-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $663
  • 8-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $1,096

Fishing in Murrells Inlet

Looking to escape the everyday hustle and bustle and catch some fish while you’re at it? Then visit Murrells Inlet – a beautiful village that has fishing running through its veins. The area features some of the finest inshore fishing on the East Coast, as well as incredible deep sea opportunities. Thanks to this, Murrells Inlet fishing charters offer endless adventures.

This stretch of the Grand Strand features numerous creeks, shallow waters, and jetties, all teeming with fish. Fishing inshore, you’ll be hooking into beautiful Red Drum, delicious Flounder, as well as Black Drum, Speckled Trout, and more.

If you head a few miles out from the coast, you can do some reef fishing. These waters are a habitat for tasty species such as Black Seabass and Sheepshead. During summer, you’ll also find King and Spanish Mackerel prowling fairly close to shore.

For hardcore anglers, the Gulf Stream is where deep sea fishing dreams come true. During winter, giant Bluefin Tuna make their way through these waters. Once summer hits, you’ll have the chance to fish for Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and other pelagics. Just make sure you’re ready for the ride, as you’ll have to travel around 60 miles offshore.

Many charter captains like to pick up their clients at the public boat ramp in Murrells Inlet, with Marlin Quay Marina being another popular meetup spot. Half day trips will give you plenty of inshore and nearshore action, while offshore trips will require more time.

Rules & Regulations

If you’re fishing aboard a charter, you won’t need to worry about getting a license. Otherwise, anglers over the age of 16 will need a permit, unless you’re fishing from a licensed pier. You’ll need a freshwater license if you plan on fishing the Waccamaw River.

Murrells Inlet
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Based on 28386 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

Murrells Inlet Fishing Seasons

January

New Year's fishing kicks off in Murrells Inlet with what is usually a steady inshore bite. Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Black Drum are the name of the game. Offshore, the Bluefin Tuna bite is on fire.

February

This is the coldest month in Murrells Inlet, but what better way to warm up than fighting with a Redfish or Speckled Trout? Black Drum and Sheepshead are caught on the reefs, and Wahoo is going strong 60 miles out.

March

Redfish are feeding as bait becomes more abundant. Sight fish for them in shallow water. Offshore fishing can be windy but Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna are great targets when conditions allow.

April

Springtime marks the season to target delicious Flounder. With more baitfish close to shore, you’ll also find schooling Redfish, as well as Speckled Trout, and Black Drum.

May

The Shark bite gets serious, making this a good time to catch a big fish in shallow waters. Look for Spanish Mackerel nearshore or make the most of the excellent Flounder bite inshore.

June

During summer, the fishing is excellent inshore, nearshore, and offshore. The warm waters attract a large number of species, including Spanish Mackerel, Black Drum, Spadefish, and more.

July

This is the month to catch pretty much every game fish that calls the waters of Murrells Inlet home. Look for Tripletail hiding under structure. Or fish for King Mackerel just a few miles offshore.

August

The excellent summer bite continues, with Amberjack and King Mackerel lurking around the reefs. This is the peak time to get out on the water, with warm temperatures and favorable conditions.

September

With crowds thinning out, this is a great time to check out the Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk. Temperatures remain warm and the Redfish bite starts to get serious inshore.

October

If you’re a fan of panfish, now is the time to fish in Murrells Inlet. This is the peak of the area's famous Spot fishery. Inshore, Redfish, Black Drum, and Trout are on fire.

November

As the waters cool, the fishing also changes. Bull Redfish and Trout are feeding up for winter and devouring shrimp, as well as artificial bait. Black Drum are also bottom feeding.

December

Gear up for the holiday season by seeking out Redfish near oyster bars and creeks, as well as over seagrass beds. Look for Trout around creek mouths or head out to the Gulf Stream to fish for Tuna!

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What anglers said about fishing in Murrells Inlet

Go out on a charter if you have never done it before! My son and I had a blast!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go out on a charter if you have never done it before! My son and I had a blast!!
Carolina Girl Fishing Charters
Carolina Girl Fishing Charters
The real hot season is May to September but we got 24 fish. So nothing to complain about.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The real hot season is May to September but we got 24 fish. So nothing to complain about.
Silver Tuna Sport Fishing
Silver Tuna Sport Fishing
Listen to your captain, they know how to help you hook them and get them in without loosing them.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Listen to your captain, they know how to help you hook them and get them in without loosing them.
FishZilla Fishing Charters
FishZilla Fishing Charters
Learn about the effects of lunar phases and the tides schedule to select the best fishing days and times within their trip.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Learn about the effects of lunar phases and the tides schedule to select the best fishing days and times within their trip.
O-Fish-Al Expeditions
O-Fish-Al Expeditions
Relax, enjoy the ride, listen to your guide, be patient and let the entire experience become a great and lasting memory!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Relax, enjoy the ride, listen to your guide, be patient and let the entire experience become a great and lasting memory!
On The Fly Outfitter
On The Fly Outfitter
Be patient. I had doubts about catching anything due to the weather, very windy. Sometimes nothing can be caught. Lucky we hit a couple. Not the charter boat captains fault if nothing is biting!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be patient. I had doubts about catching anything due to the weather, very windy. Sometimes nothing can be caught. Lucky we hit a couple. Not the charter boat captains fault if nothing is biting!
Tide Chaser
Tide Chaser
This is surf fishing and that takes a lot of work to get the lines far enough out for quality catches. The captain used a kayak to drop the lines at a great spot.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This is surf fishing and that takes a lot of work to get the lines far enough out for quality catches. The captain used a kayak to drop the lines at a great spot.
Catching With Greg
Catching With Greg
We were supposed to fish inshore and near shore. But the conditions wouldn't allow the inshore. Captain Nick put us on a lot of fish. Great time!!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We were supposed to fish inshore and near shore. But the conditions wouldn't allow the inshore. Captain Nick put us on a lot of fish. Great time!!!
Carolina Girl Fishing Charters
Carolina Girl Fishing Charters
Great for anglers of all levels of experience. Our family ranged from 12-82.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great for anglers of all levels of experience. Our family ranged from 12-82.
Wild Thang Fishing Charters
Wild Thang Fishing Charters
Yes, I would recommend this as a first time experience. Inlet is calm compared to many.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes, I would recommend this as a first time experience. Inlet is calm compared to many.
Crazy Girl Fishing Charters
Crazy Girl Fishing Charters
We've taken numerous charters and have to say Capt Jack is great! He got us on flounder and redifsh ten minutes into the trip and stayed on them throughout, even through high winds and partial slack tide. He gave us some great info on rigging and where to get on the fish no matter what the tide was doing. I recommend him highly. We'll be in touch with him again next year. :-) Tim B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We've taken numerous charters and have to say Capt Jack is great! He got us on flounder and redifsh ten minutes into the trip and stayed on them throughout, even through high winds and partial slack tide. He gave us some great info on rigging and where to get on the fish no matter what the tide was doing. I recommend him highly. We'll be in touch with him again next year. :-) Tim B.
Black Diamond Inlet Backwater Fishing
Black Diamond Inlet Backwater Fishing Parkersburg, WV
Get in touch with Next LvL Fishing and book your trip today you won't regret it.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get in touch with Next LvL Fishing and book your trip today you won't regret it.
Next Lvl Sportfishing โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore
Next Lvl Sportfishing โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore Nebo, KY
Just be patient. We didnโ€™t catch much until the second half of the trip.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just be patient. We didnโ€™t catch much until the second half of the trip.
On The Fly Outfitter
On The Fly Outfitter
Just enjoy yourself no matter what. A day fishing is better than a day at work!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just enjoy yourself no matter what. A day fishing is better than a day at work!
On The Fly Outfitter
On The Fly Outfitter
great time with lots of fish. everywhere we looked people were pulling in fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
great time with lots of fish. everywhere we looked people were pulling in fish.
Silver Tuna Sport Fishing
Silver Tuna Sport Fishing Social Circle, GA
Fishing was good, but again we went two days after a hurricane so the water was a little rough.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fishing was good, but again we went two days after a hurricane so the water was a little rough.
Black Diamond Inlet Backwater Fishing
Black Diamond Inlet Backwater Fishing York, SC
Great and fun experience, i recommend this location the charters know where to bring you for a ultimate time of non stop fish action
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great and fun experience, i recommend this location the charters know where to bring you for a ultimate time of non stop fish action
Silver Tuna Sport Fishing
Silver Tuna Sport Fishing United States
I will, definitely recommend this trip for anyone who wants to go fishing. However, I would say if you have small children, tell the Captain you want to stay in calmer waters.
Very good
4.0 / 5
I will, definitely recommend this trip for anyone who wants to go fishing. However, I would say if you have small children, tell the Captain you want to stay in calmer waters.
Salty Hooker Fishing Charters โ€“ 26'
Salty Hooker Fishing Charters โ€“ 26' Clayton, NC
The weather can be hit and miss from one day to the next and the temperatures can slow the bite, a longer trip will allow time to get out further and get to cooler waters which will increase the bite.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The weather can be hit and miss from one day to the next and the temperatures can slow the bite, a longer trip will allow time to get out further and get to cooler waters which will increase the bite.
Salty Hooker Fishing Charters โ€“ 26'
Salty Hooker Fishing Charters โ€“ 26' Hurricane, WV
Murrells Inlet is a great location for fishing. The inlet is so close and easy to travel to the waters. Many experienced fisherman available.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Murrells Inlet is a great location for fishing. The inlet is so close and easy to travel to the waters. Many experienced fisherman available.
Next Lvl Sportfishing โ€“ Offshore
Next Lvl Sportfishing โ€“ Offshore Pleasant Garden, NC

How did anglers rate fishing charters in Murrells Inlet?

On The Fly Outfitter
On The Fly Outfitter
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(197 reviews)
Love Captain Jimmy ! Fun guy and passionate about fishing, hardworking and always keep a keen eye and also sharing his knowledge on fishing. He kept us safe and busy reeling the fishes in ! Thoroughly enjoyed this day.. will be back again !
James  L.
James L.
Reel Salty Fishing Charters
Reel Salty Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(190 reviews)
My wife and daughter and I had a great trip with Captain Bob. Iโ€™ve been out on other charter boats before and wasnโ€™t too impressed. It was not a good time/season to be fishing but, he made sure we got fish in the boat. I like how he catered to everyone and made sure that everyone reeled in a fish.
Matthew & Hayley Crisco
Matthew & Hayley Crisco
All Hooked Up Fishing Charters
All Hooked Up Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(206 reviews)
Could not have asked for a better day fishing. We probably caught 50+ fish including Sea Bass, Sheepshead and Bonito. These are the Keeper Bonito. Bryson & Lily caught 3 on at once and Dad caught 4 at once. These fish are super strong and put up an amazing fight. Especially if you have multiple. All Hooked up fishing Charters with Captain Hunter did an amazing job!!!
Ian  T.
Ian T.
Saltwater Assassin
Saltwater Assassin
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(109 reviews)
No hanging by the dock. We got on board and flew out of the harbor, within 20 minutes we were catching. The captain had great bait and good spots for fish. My son and I had a great time out with Captain Lucas.
Stanley  B.
Stanley B.
FishZilla Fishing Charters
FishZilla Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(164 reviews)
Captain Crystal was excellent;, fishing booker was not. We did not get the Captain I was booking, did not get replies or timely replies to my messages, and , most importantly, it was not made clear that a 7th person, non fisherman Spector only could not go on the boat I will not recommend Fushing Booker Lorne Chester
Lorne  C.
Lorne C.
All Hooked Up Fishing Charters
All Hooked Up Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(206 reviews)
Had a great time with all hooked up. Will definitely be booking with them again!
Justin  H.
Justin H.
Carolina Girl Fishing Charters
Carolina Girl Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(29 reviews)
Captain Will was awesome to work with. He knew where to go to catch the fish. Within minutes, we caught a bonito tuna which is fun to catch. My son and I had a great time. We would recommend Will as your captain.
Stefanie  S.
Stefanie S.
Silver Tuna Sport Fishing
Silver Tuna Sport Fishing
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(54 reviews)
Absolutely. Excellent trip with a first rate, captain and mate. Got us on the fish right away and kept us there until we came home with two dozen. Could have caught more, but we told them to bring us in. Both captain blake and cody are Friendly and know how to fish. I highly recommend this boat.
Timothy  P.
Timothy P.
Tide Chaser
Tide Chaser
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Very good
4.0 / 5
(299 reviews)
Capitรกn Lucas was great and kept us busy on fish the entire time. Fish werenโ€™t legal size but it was nonstop action - and a wide variety - a large southern puffer fish was very fun for the kids to see. So many fish the kids lost count !
Joe  P.
Joe P.
On The Fly Outfitter
On The Fly Outfitter
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(197 reviews)
Capt Jimmy was great! Extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Put us on fish in multiple locations. Everyone caught fish from grandpa to a 9 year old. A definitely highlight of our vacation!
Steven  W.
Steven W.
Tide Chaser
Tide Chaser
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(299 reviews)
Captain Lucas was great. Boat was in great condition and weather favorable. We had 2 adults and 4 kids. Everyone caught fish, we caught a few keepers. Go time on the water would do it again.
RYAN  H.
RYAN H.
Careyon Charters
Careyon Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(142 reviews)
Captain Dan gave us the best fishing trip, was very warm, welcoming, had great humour & served us well. I will without a doubt be heading back for another trip.
Luc  B.
Luc B.
FishZilla Fishing Charters
FishZilla Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(164 reviews)
My friend and I had a great time. Captain Caleb was great. He explained where we were going, what we would be fishing for and showed us fishing techniques for where we where fishing. A lot of fun. We will be back again!
Ken  P.
Ken P.
Fly Girl Fishing Charters
Fly Girl Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(209 reviews)
Had a great day on the water catching a lot of fish!! Captain Hayden was EXCELLENT, highly recommend this trip!!
Kent  P.
Kent P.
Outlaw Fishing Charters
Outlaw Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(60 reviews)
Very frendly and helpful knows where the fish are and how to get them biting
Rick  C.
Rick C.
All Hooked Up Fishing Charters
All Hooked Up Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(206 reviews)
Very thoughtful, they made sure we were ok and listened to put needs through the hole day. They both were very nice! We didnโ€™t have to touch anything, everything was made for us.
Carl  B.
Carl B.
Fly Girl Fishing Charters
Fly Girl Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(209 reviews)
MIFC is great for a number of reasons. First the boats are great. The equipment is great. The captains are great and the boats work as a team so you get the advantage of multiple boats in multiple places finding the fish. Captain Nick was awesome. We had two trips with him. One day was a little slow. But we took 4 fish home anyway!! . The second day was epic! We limited out on black drum. It was especially fun catching big black drum on a tiny Spider-Man rod (for laughs).
Jean  R.
Jean R.
On The Fly Outfitter
On The Fly Outfitter
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(197 reviews)
Caleb was very helpful and supportive. If you want clean and enjoyable humor, with some fun mixed in, Caleb is your best friend on the water.
John  B.
John B.
Southern Saltwater Charters
Southern Saltwater Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(246 reviews)
Great Trip with Capt. Perrin. Was a tough day but put me on some fish. Would recommend
John  E.
John E.
Next Lvl Sportfishing โ€“ Inshore
Next Lvl Sportfishing โ€“ Inshore
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Hunter was knowledgeable and put us on fish in the two spots we stopped. He got us off the ocean before it became to rough and took us to another spot where fish were again plentiful. Would go again without hesitation.
Tom  I.
Tom I.

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