Myrtle Beach fishing charters: published rates
Rates were checked October 15, 2026 on each operator's own site. On a hired charter, you don't need a fishing license.[SCDNR]
| Operator | Trips & published prices | Base |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Fishing Fleet | Inshore half day (4 hr) $500 or full day (8 hr) $800, for up to 4 people (+$50 each, 6 max). Gear, bait and licenses included. | Little River / N. Myrtle Beach · 843-361-3323 |
| Crazy Sister Marina | Head boats: 4.5-hr sea bass from $55, 8-hr Continental Shelf from $114, 11-hr Gulf Stream from $169. Private boats from $650 nearshore and $1,500 offshore. | Murrells Inlet |
| Top Shelf Fishing Charters | 4-hr inshore $500, 5-hr nearshore $600, 8-hr offshore $1,200, 10-hr $1,600, for 2 people. Extra people cost $50–$100 each. | Murrells Inlet |
Best times to book
Fall (Sept–Nov) is the inshore peak, and October is arguably the best all-round month.[MBSF] Spring brings the cobia runs.[LRFF] Inshore, the hours around a moving tide fish best.