Murrells Inlet Fishing Charters

The average price for a private 4 hour Murrells Inlet fishing trip is US $529, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $1,057 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Which fishing charters in Murrells Inlet are good for families?

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

What are the top fish species I can catch in Murrells Inlet?

The top 3 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in Murrells Inlet are:

What are the top fishing techniques in Murrells Inlet?

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What are the top types of fishing in Murrells Inlet?

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Do Murrells Inlet fishing charters provide rods, reels and tackle?

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

Who are the best rated captains in Murrells Inlet?

According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in Murrells Inlet are:

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What fishing trips are offered by fishing charters in Murrells Inlet?

Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in Murrells Inlet are:

3-hour fishing trips – US $440
4-hour fishing trips – US $466
5-hour fishing trips – US $550
6-hour fishing trips – US $663
8-hour fishing trips – US $991
12-hour fishing trips – US $1,800

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

4.8 / 5

Based on 28565 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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Featured photos from Murrells Inlet

Ronnie and his Pap on one of many Redfish trips

Today's haul. Blues, Weakfish and some Spanish Mackerel.

What anglers said about fishing in Murrells Inlet

Definitely sign up with Captain Ryan you can’t or won’t be disappointed. He’s extremely helpful, nice and knows the waters. He cares about his charters and that you can plainly see!! Exceptional!!!!

5.0 / 5

Palmetto Fishing Charters

Just like anything else related to fishing, you need the right equipment and the right Captain to bring you to where the fish are at. This was a great experience. The boat was very clean and full of high tech to get us to the hot spots and keep us there. Captain Lucas was great at teaching us and making sure we had a great, successful fishing experience.

5.0 / 5

Tide Chaser

Fishing is fishing…whether you catch or not is subject to any # of factors. The only thing I can say for sure is that March mornings can be chilly. Other than that, fish on.

5.0 / 5

Fishing is fishing…whether you catch or not is subject to any # of factors. The only thing I can say for sure is that March mornings can be chilly. Other than that, fish on.

Black Diamond Inlet Backwater Fishing

Go out on a charter if you have never done it before! My son and I had a blast!!

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

The real hot season is May to September but we got 24 fish. So nothing to complain about.

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

Listen to your captain, they know how to help you hook them and get them in without loosing them.

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

Learn about the effects of lunar phases and the tides schedule to select the best fishing days and times within their trip.

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

Relax, enjoy the ride, listen to your guide, be patient and let the entire experience become a great and lasting memory!

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

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!

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

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.

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

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!!!

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

Yes, I would recommend this as a first time experience. Inlet is calm compared to many.

5.0 / 5

Yes, I would recommend this as a first time experience. Inlet is calm compared to many.

Crazy Girl Fishing Charters

Great for anglers of all levels of experience. Our family ranged from 12-82.

5.0 / 5

Great for anglers of all levels of experience. Our family ranged from 12-82.

Wild Thang 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.

5.0 / 5

Black Diamond Inlet Backwater Fishing Parkersburg, WV

Get in touch with Next LvL Fishing and book your trip today you won't regret it.

5.0 / 5

Get in touch with Next LvL Fishing and book your trip today you won't regret it.

Next Lvl Sportfishing – Inshore/Nearshore Nebo, KY

Just be patient. We didn’t catch much until the second half of the trip.

5.0 / 5

Just be patient. We didn’t catch much until the second half of the trip.

On The Fly Outfitter

Just enjoy yourself no matter what. A day fishing is better than a day at work!

5.0 / 5

Just enjoy yourself no matter what. A day fishing is better than a day at work!

On The Fly Outfitter

great time with lots of fish. everywhere we looked people were pulling in fish.

5.0 / 5

great time with lots of fish. everywhere we looked people were pulling in fish.

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.

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 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

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 United States

How did anglers rate fishing charters in Murrells Inlet?

Palmetto Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet

5.0 / 5

(443 reviews)

Can’t imagine any better experience!! Capt Ryan was the absolute best captain, I’ve ever come across. I’ve done charters before and no other experience ever came close. I would never dream of using anyone else. My 92 yr old dad came with me and Ryan was so helpful. We fished in multiple spots and multiple ways and will be eating fish for quite some time. No need to try anyone else. Capt Ryan is the best!!!

John Z.

Wild Thang Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet

5.0 / 5

(153 reviews)

Had a great time fishing on crazy girl with captain Quentin Faulkner. If there was a 10star on his review would be at the top. Got my sons and father in law on Spanish that just would not stop. Could not ask for a better person to learn from than this guy. Thanks again captain we WILL be seeing you again soon.

Courtney W.

Palmetto Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet

5.0 / 5

(443 reviews)

We had 4 kids and 2 adults on our trip. Ryan kept our gear going and taught us good technique. Highly recommend!

Christopher B.

Reel Assault Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet

4.7 / 5

(89 reviews)

Had a great time on the water. The captain was knowledgeable and personable. But because the time of the season, not as many catches we would of liked. I would recommend cap'n Jeff for a trip.

Gordon N.

Capt Cush Calmwater Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet

5.0 / 5

(17 reviews)

Had a terrific time with a knowledgeable captain. Helped a couple of novice fisherman have an exceptional time. Caught about 8 fish - flounder and red fish - a pretty good haul for inlet fishing in April. Would highly recommend.

Mark L.

Silver Tuna Sport Fishing
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet

5.0 / 5

(60 reviews)

Trip was great' Blake and first mate Cody both were awesome. Fun watching the guys catching. and missing fish. Will be booking more trips next month.

Mark B.

Tide Chaser
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet

5.0 / 5

(304 reviews)

Great day with Captain Lucas. Plenty of sunshine and many fish. Wide variety. Captain worked hard to put us on fish.

Ron E.

Fish Finder I (Fish Finder Fishing Charters)
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet

5.0 / 5

(97 reviews)

Captain Robert is a very experienced expert in fishing and boating, but even better is his personality! He will make sure you have a blast and he really knows how to put you on some real good fish!

Frank R.

FishZilla Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet

5.0 / 5

(179 reviews)

We got on the fish right away. Nick worked with other captains to keep us on the fish.

Mark T.

Silver Tuna Sport Fishing
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet

5.0 / 5

(60 reviews)

Captain Blake and First mate Cody both did an amazing job. They listened to what we wanted to achieve and executed well. We caught 70 fish and had a blast. I highly recommend Silver Tuna to all!

Kevin C.

FishZilla Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet

5.0 / 5

(179 reviews)

We had a great time fishing with Will. He was very proactive in finding fish by moving around to multiple locations and was very helpful explaining techniques and helping out when needed. His filleting skills were excellent with no waste. Would recommend this charter to anyone.

Noah C.

On The Fly Outfitter
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet

5.0 / 5

(206 reviews)

Capital Caleb was amazing! We catch 5 Blues, 2 Black Drum, 1 Red Drum and 1 Spanish Mackerel. We had a marvelous time, playing our next trip.

Michael M.

Cloud 9 Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet

5.0 / 5

(1 review)

Very professional and a great boat. Captain Carson and his mate put us on the fish. Amazing trip and we will fish with them again when we come back.

Sean W.

New Inlet Princess
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet

5.0 / 5

(7 reviews)

We had so much fun and I believe everyone caught fish. They were so attentive. Always there to help everyone.they filetedthe fish. Please tip well. They deserve all of what you can give.

Valerie F.

All Hooked Up Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet

5.0 / 5

(211 reviews)

Had an AWESOME time with Captains John & Hunter! We were immediately comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The sunrise was incredible, the fish were biting and conversation was fun! Miss Sharon was excellent as well working out all the details for us!! Totally recommend and look forward to doing it again! Thanks for such a wonderful experience!!

MacKenzie S.

Tide Chaser
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet

5.0 / 5

(304 reviews)

Captain Lucas is a born and raised local with excellent fishing experience. Not only was he able to bring us to key spots where we caught several fish but he also helped other people with his knowledge. Between us, we caught 2 flounder, 7 red fish and one black drum. It was an amazing time. Highly recommend booking with Captain Lucas. Thanks for a great experience!

Burke M.

Fly Girl Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet

5.0 / 5

(214 reviews)

Nick was incredible he was knowledgeable about location and what fish would be there, he made my wife and kids comfortable and we had a blast definitely recommend for a full family adventure

Emmett C.

Palmetto Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet

5.0 / 5

(443 reviews)

Excellent trip with Captain Ryan. He was prepared, organized, and took care of everything. Very knowledgeable and easygoing. Great day on the water.

Joseph S.

Next Lvl Sportfishing – Inshore/Nearshore
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet

5.0 / 5

(52 reviews)

Did a 4 hour trip with Captain Hunter. These guys are very professional, well-run and responsive! They proactively suggested moving our day to catch better weather and were 100% right. Everything was pro-grade and we brought hope some pre-clean goodness for dinner! Highly recommend and plan on using them again!

Kerry M.

Fly Girl Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Murrells Inlet

5.0 / 5

(214 reviews)

We had our first fishing experience and the team was great enough to guide us with the whole process.. we caught a lot of Spanish mackerel.. will surely comeback next time and recommend the team.