Myrtle Beach has it all when it comes to fishing checkboxes. It sits right where inshore creeks, nearshore reefs, and the open Atlantic all meet, making it a favorite destination for anglers.
Not only is there a wide variety of fishing grounds on offer – the catch is equally diverse. Redfish and flounder hang out in the marsh grass just minutes from the boardwalk, and a short run offshore can put mahi mahi or king mackerel on the line.
Whether the plan is a relaxed half day with the kids or a full day chasing a trophy fish in the open ocean, booking a fishing charter alongside a Myrtle Beach stay is a bucket list item. Here’s where to start and which companies to venture out with.
Types of Myrtle Beach Fishing Charters
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Whether you’re taking a family with younger kids or heading out with your best seasoned fishing buddies, not every charter trip looks the same, and picking the right one makes all the difference in how the day goes.
- Inshore: Best for short days with family. These tours stay in the marshes, creeks, and inlets. Calm water, shorter runs, and a good pick for families or anyone prone to seasickness. Target species: redfish, flounder, speckled trout, black drum.
- Nearshore: This type of trip pushes a few miles out to reefs and live bottom, usually still a manageable ride. Expect Spanish mackerel, sheepshead, and the occasional cobia.
- Offshore or deep sea: These trips run well out into the Atlantic, sometimes 40+ miles to the Gulf Stream chasing mahi-mahi, wahoo, tuna, and other big pelagics. Longer days, bigger boats, more open water.
Best Fishing Charters in Myrtle Beach
The best way to get the right fish on the line is to go with the experts! These are the crews to call first for your fishing trip, covering everything from calm inlet trips to full days chasing fish way out past the horizon.
1. Murrells Inlet Fishing Charters
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- mifcfishingcharters.com
- 3993 US-17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC
- Offers inshore, nearshore, and offshore trips, plus large group charters.
A short drive south in Murrells Inlet, this outfit runs inshore, nearshore, and offshore trips on colorful, well kept boats. They’ve picked up local Best of the Grand Strand recognition more than once, and the captains are especially good with folks who’ve never fished before.
No fishing license needed since the captain’s license covers everyone aboard, and anything caught within legal limits can be kept. This is also a great option for large group charters for bigger parties who want to fish together rather than split across boats!
2. Salty Hooker Fishing Charters
- saltyhookerfishingcharters.com
- 1508 South Waccamaw Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC
- Offers inshore and offshore trips, Gulf Stream runs, and dedicated shark fishing.
Also docked in Murrells Inlet, Salty Hooker runs a small fleet with a variety of trip options. The 26ft Mako and 29ft SeaVee stay closer to shore for inshore and nearshore runs, while the 34ft SeaVee, rigged with outriggers and downriggers, is the one that heads offshore.
Inshore trips are all about flounder, redfish, black drum, and speckled trout close to the inlet. Head offshore and the target list opens up to king mackerel, mahi mahi, grouper, wahoo, and blackfin tuna. They also offer dedicated shark trips for a real adrenaline rush kind of day out on the water.
Tackle, bait, and licenses are covered on every trip, and the crew cleans and bags the catch at no extra cost before heading back in.
3. Fish Hook Charters
- fishhookcharters.com
- 2200 Little River Neck Road, North Myrtle Beach, SC
- Offers half-day to 14-hour Gulf Stream trips, deep sea, offshore, inshore, bottom fishing, and shark fishing.
Fish Hook Charters is based in North Myrtle Beach and runs three custom-built boats: a 45-foot, a 36-foot, and a 32-foot, each rigged with tournament-grade tackle and modern electronics. All three come with comfy amenities like onboard bathrooms, fighting chairs, and live wells for bait.
Captain Ronnie has more than 25 years of experience fishing these waters for fish like dolphin (mahi), black sea bass, and grouper, and runs trips ranging from half-day inshore outings to full 14-hour Gulf Stream adventures!
4. Voyager Deep Sea Fishing Charters
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- supervoyagerdeepseafishing.com
- 1525 13th Ave N, North Myrtle Beach, SC
- Offers half-day nearshore fishing, full-day and extended Gulf Stream trips, night shark fishing, and family-friendly dolphin cruises
Voyager runs one of the biggest fleets on this stretch of the Carolina coast, which makes it a good fit for groups where not everyone wants a rod in hand the whole time. Half-day trips stay closer inshore hunting for fish like flounder and sea trout.
The longer trips head out much farther for red snapper, grouper, triggerfish, and amberjack, and the crew is happy to guide first-timers through everything from baiting a hook to working the reel once something’s on the line. There’s also a night shark fishing trip for anglers looking for a different kind of fishing experience after dark!
Bonus for those who don’t want the thrill of the catch, the dolphin cruise runs alongside the fishing trips, so non-anglers can come along for the ride through the Intracoastal Waterway and out to the Atlantic without needing rods at all.
5. Little River Fishing Fleet
- littleriverfleet.com
- 1903 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC
- Offers half-day, three-quarter-day, and full-day inshore, offshore, deep sea, and Gulf Stream trips, plus afternoon dolphin cruises
Little River Fishing Fleet has been running charter fishing trips out of North Myrtle Beach since 1985, so you’re in good hands with this crew! Groups can book a spot aboard the Pride of the Carolinas, a 90-foot vessel built for bigger parties, or go the private charter route for a shorter, more intimate trip out on the water.
Depending on the season and the trip length picked, anglers can expect to reel in black sea bass, flounder, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, dolphin, wahoo, grouper, vermilion snapper, grey snapper, and even shark.
Every trip includes rods, reels, bait, and a fishing license, so you don’t need to arrange anything ahead of time. Kids of most ages are welcome aboard (call ahead!), making it a fit for families who want a longer day without needing their own gear. For anyone who’d rather skip the rod altogether, the afternoon dolphin cruise offers a more relaxed way to spend time on the water.
6. Capt. Crumb’s Fishing Charter
- fishingbooker.com/charters/view/5163
- Meeting point set by the captain each trip, based out of Myrtle Beach, SC
- Offers inshore and nearshore half-day and three-quarter-day fishing
Capt. Crumb’s is a family-operated charter built around keeping a day of fishing simple and low-key, making it a good fit for first-timers and families with kids. The captain sets the meeting point before each trip based on where the fish are biting that week, generally in the shallower inshore waters around Murrells Inlet and Winyah Bay near Georgetown.
Inshore trips target trout, redfish, flounder, and other bottom-dwellers close to shore, and when conditions allow, the boat can head out a bit farther for cobia, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and sheepshead.
Every trip includes rods, reels, tackle, and live bait, so you only need to bring snacks and sunscreen. Pricing is set per group, with an added cost per person after the first two guests, and trips range from a four-hour outing to a three-quarter-day trip for those who want more time on the water.
Stay Near the Best Fishing Charters in Myrtle Beach
A charter day starts early, so where you’re staying matters almost as much as who you’re fishing with. Landmark Resort sits right on the sand in Myrtle Beach, putting most of the charters on this list within a short drive, whether the plan is an inshore morning in Murrells Inlet or a full day chasing mahi mahi out of North Myrtle Beach.