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Inshore Fishing Charters in Murrells Inlet
14 inshore guides in Murrells Inlet, Garden City, Pawleys Island and Georgetown that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Murrells Inlet inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
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. All 14 operators: Murrells Inlet fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Murrells Inlet at a glance
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.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 5; Full day (8 hours or more) – 4; Overnight or extended – 1; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 1.
- Fish they list most: Flounder, Redfish, Speckled trout, King mackerel, Black sea bass, Spanish mackerel, Grouper, Mahi-mahi.
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 4 guests (the largest up to 6).
- Coast Guard license: 5 of 14 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Murrells Inlet fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Prices
What an inshore charter costs in Murrells Inlet
Calculated from the private-trip prices these guides publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips 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 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Inshore charters in Murrells Inlet: questions
How much is an inshore fishing charter in Murrells Inlet?
Among 4 guides 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. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.
What fish do inshore charters target in Murrells Inlet?
The fish these guides list most often are Flounder, Redfish, Speckled trout, King mackerel, Black sea bass, Spanish mackerel. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Murrells Inlet?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Murrells Inlet also runs offshore trips: 8 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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