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Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Murrells Inlet Fishing Charters
14 charter captains and guides fishing from Murrells Inlet, Garden City, Pawleys Island and Georgetown, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.
The captains
Murrells Inlet fishing charters and guides, A to Z
Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.
Your boat, Murrells Inlet
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Big Marsh Guides
Georgetown
Targets: Flounder, Speckled trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, Tarpon, Shark
Crazy Sister Marina
4123 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Targets: Black sea bass, Flounder, Spanish mackerel, Red snapper, Vermilion snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, Triggerfish
Capt. Cush Fishing Charters
Murrells Inlet
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Flounder, King mackerel, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Sailfish, Grouper
Fish Skinny Charters & Guide Service
Georgetown
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Tarpon
Georgetown Charters
432 Marina Drive, Slip B-7, Georgetown, SC 29440
Targets: Redfish, Flounder, Speckled trout, Mackerel, Billfish
Harvest Moon Fishing Charters
Georgetown
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, Tarpon, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, Cobia
Inshore Extreme Fishing Charter
Pawleys Island
Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish, Flounder
Living Water Guide Service
Georgetown
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Shark, Tarpon
Marlin Quay Marina
1508 S Waccamaw Dr, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Targets: Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Redfish, Flounder, Black sea bass, Vermilion snapper, Grouper, Amberjack
Reel Fly Girlz Fishing Charters
3993 U.S. Hwy 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Spanish mackerel, Cobia, Flounder
Reel Myrtle Beach Fishing Charters
Murrells Inlet Marina
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, Black sea bass, Grouper
Salty Hooker Fishing Charters
Marlin Quay Marina, Murrells Inlet, SC
Targets: King mackerel, Black sea bass, Cobia, Amberjack, Grouper, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Blackfin tuna
Side Kick Charters
Georgetown Landing Marina, 432 Marina Drive, Georgetown, SC 29440
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Mahi-mahi, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, Amberjack, Tuna, Snapper, Grouper, Black sea bass
Winyah Adventures
Georgetown Landing Marina, 432 Marina Dr, Georgetown, SC 29440
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Mahi-mahi, Blue marlin, Wahoo, King mackerel, Cobia
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. How we list · Update or remove a listing
Trip types
Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Murrells Inlet?
How the 14 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.
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Deep sea and offshore boats
Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.
Usually after: Black sea bass, Grouper, Mahi-mahi, King mackerel.
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Inshore and bay guides
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
Usually after: Flounder, Redfish, Speckled trout, King mackerel.
Typical private half day: $675 (4 boats publish one).
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Party boats
Party boats (head boats) sell spots per person, bait and tackle included. They are the cheapest way onto the water, and the crew helps beginners.
Usually after: Black sea bass, Flounder, Spanish mackerel, Red snapper.
Today on the water
Conditions in Murrells Inlet right now
Next high tideLive
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NOAA Captain Alex's Marina, Parsonage Creek
Next low tideLive
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NOAA Captain Alex's Marina, Parsonage Creek
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NOAA Springmaid Pier
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Sunset after load
Live from NOAA tide station 8661529, NOAA station 8661070, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Murrells Inlet.
Full tide table and what is biting: Murrells Inlet fishing report.
Prices
What a fishing charter costs in Murrells Inlet
Calculated from the prices captains publish (private trips for the whole boat, not per person), checked October 2026. Most prices cover up to 4 to 6 anglers; tips, fuel surcharges and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $675 | $550 – $750 | 4 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,000 | $950 – $1,200 | 3 |
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Seasons
What is biting in Murrells Inlet, month by month
The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shark |
Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: captainalexinshore.com.
Know before you go
Fishing in Murrells Inlet: local notes
Source: marlinquaymarina.com
Source: saltyhookerfishingcharters.com
Source: littleriverfleet.com
Source: fishnorthmyrtlebeach.com
Source: explorenorthmyrtlebeach.com
Questions
Murrells Inlet fishing charter questions
How many fishing charters are in Murrells Inlet?
We list 14 charter captains and guides fishing from Murrells Inlet, Garden City, Pawleys Island and Georgetown, A to Z – not ranked.
How much is a fishing charter in Murrells Inlet?
Among 4 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $675 (from $550 to $750), and the median full day is $1,000. Prices are for the whole boat, usually up to 4 to 6 anglers.
What fish can you catch in Murrells Inlet?
The species Murrells Inlet captains list most often are Flounder, Redfish, Speckled trout, King mackerel, Black sea bass and Spanish mackerel.
Do I need a fishing license on a charter in South Carolina?
Ask the captain when you book: in many coastal states a licensed charter boat covers its paying passengers, but not in every state or on every trip. A South Carolina resident annual license is $10 and a nonresident annual license $35. South Carolina fishing license prices and rules.
Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?
No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.
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