Most people who visit Myrtle Beach think about golf, the boardwalk, and the beach. But ask any local angler where they actually go to fish, and they’ll point you just a few miles south to a quiet little community called Murrells Inlet.
This place has a well-earned reputation as one of the best fishing destinations on the entire South Carolina coast, and if you’re heading to the Grand Strand this spring, you need to know about it.
What Makes Murrells Inlet Different?
Murrells Inlet isn’t a resort town. It’s a working fishing village, the kind of place where the boats head out before sunrise and the seafood restaurants are the real thing. Sitting right on the Hammock Coast, it’s nestled between the busy tourism strip of Myrtle Beach and the quiet beauty of Pawleys Island, giving it a vibe that feels authentic and unhurried.
The inlet itself is a natural estuary system with miles of marsh grass, tidal creeks, and nearshore structure just minutes from the dock. That geography creates a fishery that’s genuinely diverse, you can target redfish in the marsh in the morning and be into Spanish mackerel nearshore by midday.
Why Skip the Pier?
A lot of Myrtle Beach visitors head to the fishing piers as a default, and they’re fun. But a charter out of Murrells Inlet is a fundamentally different experience. Instead of standing in one spot hoping fish swim by, you’re on a boat with an experienced captain who knows exactly where to go based on the conditions, the tide, and the season.
Our captains move until we find fish. And when you’re in the middle of a Spanish mackerel blitz or fighting a big bull black drum, you’ll understand the difference immediately.
It’s Closer Than You Think
Murrells Inlet is only about 15 minutes south of downtown Myrtle Beach. If you’re staying anywhere along the Grand Strand, you can be at the dock in no time. We’re located right on the Marsh Walk at Wicked Tuna which is one of the most iconic spots in the inlet.
While you’re here, the Marsh Walk’s waterfront restaurants, nearby Brookgreen Gardens, and Huntington Beach State Park give you plenty to explore before or after your trip.
Local Knowledge You Can’t Google
Fish Finder Fishing Charters has been part of the Murrells Inlet community for over 15 years with more than 500 five-star reviews. When you book with us, you’re tapping into local knowledge that took years to build. Things like the migration routes, the structure fish hold on, and the tide windows that produce. That’s not something you find on a pier.
Myrtle Beach gets all the marketing. Murrells Inlet gets all the fish. Come find out why this spring.
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