4 Hour Reef & Wreck Fishing Charter | Murrells Inlet, SC

4 hour charter

Hard-Pulling Near-Shore Action, Just Minutes from the Inlet

Skip the long offshore run and get straight to the bite.

Our 4-hour Reef & Wreck trip targets the patch reefs, live bottom, and artificial wrecks within 15 miles of Murrells Inlet, where some of the most aggressive near-shore fish in South Carolina stack up on structure. It’s the perfect run for families, first-time anglers, and seasoned fishermen who want maximum rod-bending time without burning a full day.

  • 4 hours
  • 15 miles offshore
  • Up to 6 anglers
  • 950-1,200
📅 Please note: Our 4-hour charter is seasonal and runs through April 30, reopening in the fall. This trip is by appointment only — please call (843) 231-5453 to check availability and book.
Call to Book — (843) 231‑5453

What to Expect on the Water

You’ll leave the dock at Murrells Inlet, and run past the jetties.

Your captain monitors water temps, current, and bait movement to put you on the best bite of the day. Most trips mix bottom fishing with cut squid and shrimp, plus light trolling or live-baiting when mackerel are running. Everything is hands-on, and the mates will coach kids and first-timers through every step.

Trips run year-round, weather permitting, with the species lineup shifting through the seasons.

What’s Included

  • USCG-licensed captain and experienced first mate
  • All rods, reels, tackle, and bait
  • SC saltwater fishing license coverage
  • Fish cleaning at the dock on request
  • Coolers and ice for your catch
  • Up to 6 passengers

What to bring: Food, non-glass drinks, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and soft-soled shoes.

what will you catch?

Species You'll Target Within 15 Miles

Black Sea Bass

The bread and butter of South Carolina reef fishing. Sea bass are hard-fighting, delicious, and almost always willing to bite when the federal season is open. They hold tight to wrecks and live bottom and are one of the most reliable fish on the trip. Federal size and bag limits apply.

Spanish Mackerel

Lightning-fast surface feeders that show up in spring and stick around through fall. We troll small spoons or sight-cast when they’re busting bait on top. Spanish run 1 to 3 pounds on average and fight well above their weight.

Red Drum

Copper-backed bruisers and a Grand Strand signature. Reds crash bait around the jetties, nearshore bars, and reef structure, with bull reds schooling up thick in the fall. We fish them on the bottom with cut and live baits, or throw jigs and soft plastics when they’re feeding shallow. Slot reds are excellent on the table and the big bulls are a screaming-drag fight — all oversized fish are released.

Sheepshead

The convict-striped structure fish. Sheepshead pile up on wrecks and reefs year-round, with the best bite in late winter and early spring when they school to spawn. Fiddler crabs and live shrimp are the ticket. They’re notorious bait stealers, so expect a learning curve and a lot of laughs.

Flounder

Doormat flatfish ambush bait on sandy edges around reef structure. Spring through fall is prime time, with peak action in fall as flounder move out of the creeks toward the ocean. We fish them on jigheads tipped with mud minnows or finger mullet.

Black Drum

The red drum’s bigger, blacker cousin. Black drum root around wrecks, oyster bottom, and reef structure year-round, and the bigger models pull like a freight train. Fresh shrimp and crab fished on the bottom are the go-to baits. The smaller “puppy” drum are excellent eating, and they often share the same structure as the reds — so you can catch both on one trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore do you go on a 4-hour reef and wreck trip?

We fish within 15 miles of Murrells Inlet, typically in 30 to 60 feet of water. The shorter run means more time fishing and less time traveling.

Common catches include red drum, black drum, black sea bass, sheepshead, flounder, speckled trout, pompano, and Spanish mackerel.

Yes. Because we stay within 15 miles, almost the entire trip is fishing time rather than running time. Most parties limit out on sea bass or boat a solid mix of species well within the window.

Our 4 hour Reef & Wreck charter runs $950 to $1,200 for up to 6 anglers, including the captain and mate, all rods, reels, tackle, bait, fishing license coverage, and coolers and ice for your catch.

Reef and wreck fishing happens on near-shore structure in 30 to 60 feet of water, targeting fish that live tight to bottom and around bait pods. Offshore deep sea trips run 40 to 60+ miles out to fish the Gulf Stream for mahi, wahoo, and billfish. Reef and wreck is shorter, calmer, more action per hour, and better for families. Offshore is a longer commitment for bigger pelagic species.

Ready to Book Your Reef & Wreck Trip?

The bite is on most of the year, and 4-hour windows fill up fast through spring, summer, and fall.

Call (843) 231-5453 now to lock in your date.Or check live availability and book online below.

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