Myrtle Beach Fishing Charters & Guides

Myrtle Beach Fishing Charters

Shopping, golfing, and fishing are the top recreational hobbies for those in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or vacationing for a few days, it’s almost guaranteed you’re going to have a good time in Myrtle Beach. Of course a mention of the beach when talking about Myrtle Beach is a must. As part of the 60 mile “Grand Strand,” the sandy shoreline of Myrtle Beach is a major attraction for those looking to tan, build sandcastles, or splash in the waves. While in town, take a stroll down the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. This mile-plus walkway travels parallel with the oceanfront from 14th Avenue N to 2nd Avenue N and is filled with shops, restaurants, and attractions such as the SkyWheel ferris wheel. The city’s location with the Intracoastal Waterway to the west and the Atlantic Coast to the east also gives anglers in the area a fantastic fishing ground. Whether you fish the Intracoastal, inshore or offshore, your Myrtle Beach fishing trip will be full of great stories and even greater catches.

Myrtle Beach Intracoastal Waterway Fishing

At the shared stateline with North Carolina is an inlet from the Atlantic Ocean; this is the beginning of the Intracoastal Waterway that runs south through the Palmetto State. It passes just to the west of Myrtle Beach before flowing into the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge and the Waccamaw River and continuing south. The entire Intracoastal Waterway is filled with bays, inlets, and marshes of brackish water. Here anglers will find both freshwater and saltwater species, a variety of sorts depending on where you find yourself. Get ready to reel in largemouth bass and catfish, as well as red drum, black drum, flounder, and more. The best fishing in this area is from Spring to Fall.

Myrtle Beach Inshore Fishing

Just off the shore of Myrtle Beach in the Atlantic Ocean you can fish for a variety of inshore species. The above mentioned redfish and flounder are available; along with spanish mackerel, cobia, and tarpon, just to name a few. Spanish Mackerel is a great year-round option for your Myrtle Beach fishing charter. Peak season is in the summer months of June to August, but they are available twelve months of the year. Spanish Mackerel are typically silver with yellow or green spots on their sides. They are much smaller than king mackerel and usually grow to about 13 pounds. You can use shrimp, anchovies, or squid as bait to lure them to the line. Captains will either troll or drift for spanish mackerel. Another fun fish to target is cobia. Cobia is a strange looking fish, with a long body and compressed head. But catching a cobia is always memorable. Make sure to let the fish run and tire itself before boating; they are known to thrash in the boat and cause havoc if boarded too early. On calm days, fish the nearshore reefs and you’re sure to see large schools of cobia feeding.

Myrtle Beach Offshore Fishing

Offshore Myrtle Beach charters can take your crew out to the deep blue Atlantic Ocean for a great day of fishing. Offshore charters are typically six to twelve hours; this gives anglers maximum fishing opportunities. You’ll want a minimum of six hours of fishing, but eight hours is very common and considered “full day.” On a full day Myrtle Beach charter you can fish for a variety of pelagic or reef species. Pelagic species are those fast swimmers found from the top of the surface to as much as 600 feet deep. Charters looking to catch pelagic fish will target dolphin (or mahi mahi), tuna, marlin, wahoo, and more. Your captain will troll (having multiple rods positioned across the stern of the vessel with baits being dragged at different depths, and at different distances). Dolphin is a favorite species to fish in Myrtle Beach. This unique fish has bright colors of yellows, blues, and greens. Troll shiny bait such as bonito or ballyhoo to get these speedy fish to the line. In addition to the vibrant colors that make for incredible photos, Mahi Mahi are some of the most sought after table fare found in the ocean. On a Myrtle Beach bottom fishing charter you’ll be fishing for grouper or snapper. These species inhabit the many nearby reefs and wrecks and enjoy hiding and ambushing prey. Live bait or artificial jigs work best; if you’re right on top of the school. If two lines are on either side of the boat, the one right on top of the species will see more action, while the other line is completely cold. Make sure to take your time finding the fish, and get your bait as close as possible.

Book A Myrtle Beach Fishing Charter

Variety is the name of the game when it comes to Myrtle Beach fishing charters. There’s a lot to choose from. Once you’ve decided where to fish, let FishAnywhere help you select the best captain in the area. Don’t miss out on the trip of a lifetime and book your Myrtle Beach charter today!