Overview
Fishing Charters

Going deep-sea fishing in Myrtle Beach is an unforgettable experience for any angler because the Atlantic Ocean is teeming with marine life waiting to bite. The fishing in Myrtle Beach is always good, whether you’re a novice or an expert, and the charters make everyone’s experience seamless and easy. Add a fishing trip to your Myrtle Beach vacation plans to join the ranks of lucky fishermen reeling in trophy catches.

Public deep-sea fishing charters in Myrtle Beach cost between $50 and $75 a person for half-day excursions, and private fishing charters cost between $500 and $700 per half-day. Both charter styles usually include rods, reels, bait, tackle, and ice, plus fishing licenses. Most piers and fishing charters in Myrtle Beach include the cost of licenses in their fees because individual anglers are covered under the business licenses, but anyone 16 years old or older casting on their own must purchase a license to fish legally.

When To Book Myrtle Beach Fishing Trips

There’s no wrong time to visit Myrtle Beach, but if you’re dreaming of landing a colossal game fish, like a Mahi-Mahi or Bluefin, plan accordingly. Many people think the best months to fish in Myrtle Beach are March, April, and May when fish come inland in search of warm waters, but deep-sea fishing in Myrtle Beach during the summer months is also rewarding. The area’s charter crews are experts on fish migratory patterns and habitats so they often put anglers in the right places to net trophies, in any season.

Year-Round Target Fish in Myrtle Beach

The saltwater fish that run year-round in Myrtle Beach include croaker, black sea bass, red drum, sheepshead, flounder, kingfish, spotted seatrout, and weakfish. Wahoos and yellowfin tuna can also be found year-round in the Gulf Stream off the South Carolina coast. Variations in spawning patterns and ocean temperature, plus the availability of food sources, including shrimp, mullet, and menhaden, change when and where you’ll find fish inshore and offshore. Here is when many seasonal fish by species are running in Myrtle Beach:

• Spadefish: Nearshore from April to November
• Black Drum: Nearshore and offshore from February to July
• Cobia: Nearshore from April to October; peak in late spring
• Jack Crevalle: Offshore from summer to fall
• King Mackerel: Nearshore and offshore spring through fall
• Spanish Mackerel: Nearshore and offshore from April to November
• Spot: Nearshore spring through fall and offshore in the fall
• Tarpon: Near and offshore from April to July/August peak

Myrtle Beach charters allow for deep-sea fishing, inshore excursions, and everything in between—one more reason the Grand Strand is a fisherman’s paradise. And since most charters are full-service, all you have to do is show up and wait for a bite! Whether you come to the Grand Strand during our peak tourist season or in the off-season, fishing charters are one of the most memorable things to do in Myrtle Beach. 

Once you have your Grand Strand hotel booked and vacation dates locked in, check out these Myrtle Beach fishing charters to plan your outing today: