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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, fast trolling for Wahoo is fun and exciting.
February
This is the coldest average 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 up as bait becomes more abundant. Sight fish for them in shallow water. Cobia arrive nearshore. Offshore fishing can be windy but Wahoo and BlackfinTuna are great when conditions allow.
April
Bait fish become more and more plentiful, bringing desirable species close to shore. Trout fishing tapers off and gets replaced by excellent Flounder fishing. Tarpon and Sharks begin to show up in the later part of the month.
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
Temperatures average at 77 degrees and 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. Tarpon begins to settle into its summer patterns and is found around the inlet and beaches. Look for Tripletail hiding under structure.
August
The excellent summer bite continues, only to be enhanced by the opening of the Amberjack season. This is a peak time to get out on the water, with warm temperatures and summer vacations making charter boats book up fast.
September
With crowds thinning out and vacationers going back to work, this is a great time to check out Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk. Temperatures remain warm but not uncomfortable and the Redfish bite starts to get serious inshore.
October
If you are a fan of pan fish, now is the time to fish in Murrells Inlet. This is the peak of the area's famous Spot fishery. Kingfish are caught off the beaches. Inshore, Redfish 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, Gulp baits, and more. Black Drum is 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 Wahoo and Sailfish.
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What People Are Saying About Murrells Inlet
"Great 5 hrs fishing for redfish"
Great fishing for redfish and flounder in the tidal creeks.
"Captain Jason "
Excellent location and lots of friendly people!
"Fishing with Mike"
Check the weather make sure it's not windy. Our trip was perfect
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Top Targeted Species in Murrells Inlet

King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Size 10 to 20lbs
- Food Value Average
- Game Qualities Average
- Habitats Inshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Seabass (Black)
- Size 1 to 5lbs
- Food Value Excellent
- Game Qualities Average
- Habitats Inshore, Nearshore, Offshore

Redfish
- Size 3 to 12lbs
- Food Value Good
- Game Qualities Good
- Habitats Inshore, Nearshore, Flats, Backcountry

Flounder
- Size 1 to 5lbs
- Food Value Excellent
- Game Qualities Average
- Habitats Inshore, Nearshore, Flats, Backcountry
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