Fishing charters near Surfside Beach, SC

Inshore and nearshore fishing charters near Surfside Beach, SC

Fishing charters near Surfside Beach, SC offer inshore and nearshore trip options from the Murrells Inlet area.

Inshore trips focus on creeks, marsh edges, and protected water. Nearshore trips reach ocean reefs and wrecks closer to the coast.

Tell the provider how long you want to fish. Share whether your group prefers calmer water or a trip into the ocean.

Use the license and packing guide to confirm license coverage and prepare for the trip.

Fishing charter trip prices near Surfside Beach

Reel Salty Fishing Charters in Murrells Inlet lists $400–$500 per trip for two people on its 24-foot Key West boat. The menu lists $400 for a 3-hour inshore morning trip and $500 for a 4-hour inshore/nearshore trip. Each extra angler adds $25, with a maximum of four people. Source: Reel Salty fishing trip rates (opens in a new tab)

These are one provider's published trip prices, not quotes from this site or state license fees. Confirm the full price, taxes, fees, and availability with the provider before you book.

Trip planning facts for Surfside Beach fishing charters

For Surfside Beach fishing charters, compare trip length and passenger limits before you request a date.

Crazy Sister Marina lists 3-, 4-, and 6-hour inshore and nearshore trips from Murrells Inlet. That charter option carries up to 6 passengers. Source: Crazy Sister Marina charter trip details (opens in a new tab)

For nearshore Surfside Beach fishing charters, ask about Paradise Reef. SCDNR places the reef 3.2 nautical miles from the south jetty at Murrells Inlet, in 35 feet of water. Source: SCDNR Paradise Reef map (opens in a new tab)

These figures describe one charter option and one reef, not every trip. Confirm the route, passenger limit, and duration with your provider.

Seasonal fishing charter calendar near Surfside Beach, SC

Fishing charters near Surfside Beach, SC match each trip with current weather, regulations, and seasonal fish patterns.

Use the inshore and offshore fishing seasons guide to compare habitats, species, and seasonal movement.

South Carolina offers fishing throughout all 12 months of the year (opens in a new tab). Ask what the captain targets during your travel dates.

Spotted seatrout are common in South Carolina estuaries throughout the year. Their spawning season runs from May through early September. Source: SCDNR coastal species guide (opens in a new tab)

Southern flounder move from estuaries toward offshore spawning areas in late fall. They spawn during December, January, and February. Source: SCDNR southern flounder guide (opens in a new tab)

Ask about red drum and flounder for an inshore request. Ask about Spanish mackerel and other ocean species for a nearshore request.

Fishing license rules for charters near Surfside Beach, SC

Fishing charters near Surfside Beach, SC must carry the South Carolina license that covers their charter vessel. Source: South Carolina Code Section 50-9-540 (opens in a new tab)

An angler does not need an individual saltwater fishing license while fishing for hire on a licensed charter vessel. Sources: SCDNR saltwater fishing rules (opens in a new tab), South Carolina Code Section 50-9-715 (opens in a new tab)

SCDNR lists an annual resident charter vessel license at $275 for six or fewer paying passengers (opens in a new tab). South Carolina Code Section 50-9-540 (opens in a new tab) The vessel license has reporting requirements. Source: South Carolina Code Section 50-5-1915 (opens in a new tab)

The Surfside Beach Fishing Pier uses a separate fishing pass. The town says a paid pier pass removes the individual state license requirement. Sources: Town fishing pier information (opens in a new tab), South Carolina Code Section 50-9-715 (opens in a new tab)

Ask the provider to confirm the vessel license. Check current size, catch, and season rules before the trip.

Murrells Inlet departures for Surfside Beach fishing charters

Fishing charters near Surfside Beach, SC commonly depart from marinas in Murrells Inlet.

Ask for the marina name, dock location, arrival time, and parking instructions. Do not assume that the boat leaves from Surfside Beach.

Share any mobility needs before you choose a trip. Ask about the boat layout, restroom, shade, and boarding access.

What to include in a fishing charter request

A fishing charter request near Surfside Beach, SC should give the captain enough detail to recommend a suitable trip.

List your preferred date and a backup date. Include the group size, each child's age, fishing experience, target species, and preferred trip length.

State whether anyone needs accessible boarding or gets motion sickness. Ask what the boat supplies and what you should bring.