Bull Reds at the Jetty, Flounder in the Marsh: Fall Inshore Fishing in Murrells Inlet
Here’s a little secret the locals don’t love getting out. The best fishing in Murrells Inlet doesn’t happen in July. It happens right after everybody goes home.
The beach chairs are packed up. The traffic on 17 is gone. And the fish? They’re hungrier than they’ve been all year. Picture this: you start the morning fighting a redfish off the jetty rocks, then cruise into the quiet marsh and pull up flounder before lunch. Two totally different spots, one trip. That’s fall inshore fishing in Murrells Inlet, and here’s how it goes down.
Start at the Jetties: Redfish on the Rocks
The Murrells Inlet jetties stretch right out into the Atlantic, and in the fall that rock line turns into redfish central. Big bull reds push in close to feed, and slot-size reds cruise the rocks right alongside them.
You’ll know when one eats. A redfish doesn’t nibble. It grabs the bait and heads straight for the rocks, and your only job is to keep it out of them. Win that fight and you get that copper color and black tail spot in your photo. Hard to beat.
Then Slide Into the Marsh: Flounder Time
Once the jetty bite gives your arms a workout, we run back into the creeks. Calm water, tall green marsh grass, houses tucked along the bank. It feels like a whole different world, just a few minutes away.
Flounder lie flat along the grass edges and creek mouths, waiting for bait to drift by. They bite light, so there’s a little patience involved. Then you feel that thump, set the hook, and up comes a spotted flatfish. They’re also some of the best eating fish around, which doesn’t hurt.
Why Fall Is the Sweet Spot
- Cooler mornings. You might even want a long sleeve shirt before 9.
- Fewer boats. The summer crowds head home and the inlet gets quiet.
- Hungry fish. Redfish and flounder feed hard before the water cools down for winter.
Want the full picture? Check out our month-by-month guide to the best time to fish Murrells Inlet.
Who Is This Trip For?
Pretty much everybody. First-timers, families with kids, and experienced anglers chasing a redfish and flounder double. Captain Robert and the crew handle the bait, the knots and the spots. You handle the reeling and the bragging rights.
Take a look at our inshore and nearshore fishing charters to find the trip that fits your crew.
Book Your Fall Inshore Trip
Fall doesn’t stick around long, and the best mornings book up fast. Fish Finder Fishing Charters has been running inshore trips out of Murrells Inlet for over 15 years, with 500+ five star reviews. We’re right on the Marsh Walk, so a waterfront lunch is a short walk from the dock.
Book at fishfinderfishing.com or call 843-347-4464. Let’s go catch some fall fish!
