Captain
John R

Member since April 2025 Murrells Inlet, United States
Background
Capt. John runs trips out of Murrells Inlet aboard 23' Sea Pro 230 Center console. Explore these waters teeming with Spadefish,Black Drum and Black Seabass under John’s expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Hey, I'm Captain John R

Murrells Inlet, United States
Background
Capt. John runs trips out of Murrells Inlet aboard 23' Sea Pro 230 Center console. Explore these waters teeming with Spadefish,Black Drum and Black Seabass under John’s expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
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Lilโ€™ Hooker Fishing Charters LLC

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(30 reviews)
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Murrells Inlet
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $185

Fishing Reports

Black Drum Action!!
Black Drum Action!!
Oct 14, 2025 Murrells Inlet
Rob and Dustin from NC enjoyed catching some black drum this morning on a quick 2hr trip. The black drum are starting to kick off and the fall fishing is well underway! Weather is absolutely beautiful! Letโ€™s go fishing!
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Crew from PA with some nice mackerel
Crew from PA with some nice mackerel
Sep 24, 2025 Murrells Inlet
Great day. A little foggy early but the fish were chewing! Ran the beach and picked up some nice Spanish mackerel. Then headed a little further out and the crew hooked a nice 4.6lb Spanish and a 4.2lb Spanish! Also a bonus 28โ€ King mackerel was brought over the rail. Great day with a great group from PA!! Thanks for fishing with me!
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Hook, Line & Sinkerโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆMackerel!!
Hook, Line & Sinkerโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆMackerel!!
Aug 30, 2025 Murrells Inlet
Quick trip todayโ€ฆ..was suppose to be a 2hr trip but got chased off the water by some heavy rain. Not bad for a 1 hour fishing trip! The fish are biting! Come catch yours!!!
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Fishing is on Fire!!!
Fishing is on Fire!!!
Aug 29, 2025 Murrells Inlet
Ray and his brother from Tennessee landed many Spanish mackerel today along with their limit of blue fish! Great day and lots of catching with some awesome people!!!
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2hr Mackerel Fishing
2hr Mackerel Fishing
Aug 28, 2025 Murrells Inlet
Great group from NY went on a quick 2hr trip this morning and landed some nice Spanish mackerel!!
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Awesome Ohio Crew!!!
Awesome Ohio Crew!!!
Aug 27, 2025 Murrells Inlet
Letโ€™s start off by saying the weatherman was wrong with the forecast today. Super choppy and windy but we managed to get in on some Spanish mackerel and blue fish action!! Great day with a great group from Ohio!! Thanks for fishing!
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome charter!!
Awesome charter!!
Awesome charter!!
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Angelia L.
Beltsville, Maryland
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First time on a boat!!

2 Hour Trip โ€“ 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...
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Kerry O.
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Captain John is the man

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on June 24, 2025
Great trip.ย  My father, my brother & I booked a 4hr w Captain John. It was awesome. Very nice guy. Loves fishing. Willing...
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Danielle S.
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Awesome charter!!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on September 23, 2025
We had the best time on our charter with John! He was extremely knowledgeable and made sure we caught fish! Couldnโ€™t recommend...
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Jesse C.
Excellent
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Friendly and energetic

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on August 27, 2025
We went on a charter with captain John 8-27-25 and the weather and the water temperature were both playing against us but captain...
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Jesse L.
Raleigh, NC
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June fishing trip

6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on June 13, 2025
Take a trip with Captain John he will satisfy your experience . And he doesnโ€™t cost a arm and leg compared to some of the...
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