Private Fishing Tours in Myrtle Beach for Every Experience Level
Fishing tours in Myrtle Beach can range from relaxed inshore trips for families and first-time anglers to full-day offshore and Gulf Stream fishing for experienced fishermen.
North Myrtle Beach Fishing Charters offers private guided fishing trips for families, beginners, experienced anglers, couples, vacation groups, and larger parties visiting Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Little River, Cherry Grove, and the surrounding Grand Strand.
On this website, the term fishing tour describes the guided fishing experience, while the actual trip you reserve is a private fishing charter. Your group has the boat rather than being combined with unrelated customers.
Trips range from protected-water Inshore Fishing to Nearshore, Shark, Offshore, Deep Sea, and long-range Gulf Stream fishing. We also offer private Eco & Dolphin Tours for guests who want to explore the waterways without making fishing the primary activity.
North Myrtle Beach Fishing Charters has been locally operated since 1991. Our captains use current tides, weather, water temperature, bait movement, sea conditions, seasonal fish movement, and the experience level of your group to help determine which trip makes the most sense.
Quick Answer: Private fishing tours in Myrtle Beach are available for beginners, families, experienced anglers, and groups. Options include Inshore, Nearshore, Shark, Offshore, Deep Sea, and Gulf Stream fishing, with trip lengths ranging from 4-hour protected-water trips to 14-hour long-range offshore trips. The right tour depends on your group’s experience, available time, comfort in open water, and fishing goals.
Which Myrtle Beach Fishing Tour Is Right for You?
The best fishing tour is not necessarily the longest trip or the trip that travels farthest offshore.
Start by considering who is fishing.
Families With Young Children
For many families, an Inshore Fishing Charter is the easiest place to start.
Protected waterways, shorter boat runs, and flexible fishing techniques make Inshore Fishing a practical option for children, grandparents, and groups with mixed experience levels.
First-Time Anglers
Beginners usually do well on Inshore Fishing trips or Nearshore Fishing Charters.
Your captain can explain the rods, reels, bait, tackle, fish handling, and techniques used during the trip.
Families Wanting More Excitement
A Shark Fishing Charter can be a good option for families, teenagers, and groups specifically interested in fighting powerful coastal fish.
Anglers Wanting More Ocean Range
Offshore Fishing Charters provide additional Atlantic range and can combine trolling and structure fishing on 6- and 8-hour trips.
Anglers Interested in Deep-Water Bottom Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing Charters focus primarily on deeper reefs, wrecks, ledges, live bottom, and other offshore structure.
Experienced Anglers Wanting Maximum Range
Gulf Stream Fishing Charters are our longest-range fishing trips and include 12-hour bottom fishing and 14-hour trolling.
Fishing Tours by Experience Level
| Trip Type | Beginner Friendly | Family Friendly | Open-Water Level | Good Fit For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inshore | High | High | Low | Children, beginners & mixed groups |
| Nearshore | High | High | Medium | First ocean trip & families |
| Shark | Medium | High | Medium | Families, teens & shark-focused groups |
| Offshore | Medium | Medium | High | More range & longer ocean fishing |
| Deep Sea | Medium | Medium | High | Full-day structure & bottom fishing |
| Gulf Stream | Lower | Depends on group | Very High | Experienced anglers & long-range trips |
| Eco & Dolphin Tours | High | High | Low | Wildlife, sightseeing & non-anglers |
Book a Myrtle Beach Fishing Tour — Compare Trips & Prices
Use the trip sections below to compare our current private fishing options. Each section keeps the same pricing-card layout used throughout the site.
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Inshore Fishing Tours
Inshore Fishing provides protected-water fishing in creeks, marshes, inlets, backwaters, and the Intracoastal Waterway.
These trips are especially popular with families, younger anglers, beginners, and guests who want less open-ocean travel.
Complete Inshore Fishing Charter Guide →
4-Hour Inshore Fishing Tour
Best for: Families & beginners
Trip times: 7:00–11:00 or 12:00–4:00
Trip length: 4 hours
A practical starting point for families, children, and first-time anglers.
5-Hour Inshore Fishing Tour
Best for: More fishing time
Trip times: 7:00–12:00 or 1:00–6:00
Trip length: 5 hours
More time to work changing tides and move between productive inshore areas.
Longer Inshore trips: 6-hour and 8-hour private options are also available. See the full Inshore page for current pricing and trip details.
Nearshore Fishing Tours
Nearshore Fishing moves into coastal Atlantic water to fish reefs, wrecks, structure, bait schools, and seasonal feeding areas without committing to a long offshore run.
Complete Nearshore Fishing Charter Guide →
4-Hour Nearshore Fishing Tour
Trip length: 4 hours
A shorter ocean-fishing option for families and first-time ocean anglers.
6-Hour Nearshore Fishing Tour
Trip length: 6 hours
Additional time and flexibility to move between nearshore fishing areas as conditions change.
Shark Fishing Tours
Private Shark Fishing Charters focus specifically on seasonal coastal and nearshore sharks.
Possible species can include blacktip, spinner, finetooth, Atlantic sharpnose, bull, dusky, and other sharks depending on season and conditions.
Complete Shark Fishing Charter Guide →
4-Hour Shark Fishing Tour
Trip length: 4 hours
A shorter shark-focused trip for families and groups.
6-Hour Shark Fishing Tour
Trip length: 6 hours
More time to adjust fishing areas and work seasonal shark activity.
Offshore Fishing Tours
Offshore Fishing travels beyond the shorter-range nearshore grounds into deeper Atlantic water.
Trips can combine trolling, live-bait fishing, drifting, jigging, and structure fishing depending on season and conditions.
Complete Offshore Fishing Charter Guide →
6-Hour Offshore Fishing Tour
Trip time: 7:00 AM–1:00 PM
Trip length: 6 hours
Additional Atlantic range without committing to a full 8-hour day.
8-Hour Offshore Fishing Tour
Trip time: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Trip length: 8 hours
More range, more fishing time, and additional flexibility if conditions change.
Deep Sea Fishing Tours
Deep Sea Fishing focuses primarily on deeper Atlantic reefs, wrecks, ledges, live bottom, hard bottom, and other offshore structure.
Complete Deep Sea Fishing Charter Guide →
8-Hour Deep Sea Fishing Tour
Trip length: 8 hours
Our primary full-day deep sea option for deeper reefs, wrecks, ledges, and bottom structure.
12-Hour Gulf Stream Bottom Fishing Tour
Departs: 6:00 AM
Trip length: 12 hours
The longest-range bottom-fishing option and also part of our Gulf Stream program.
Gulf Stream Fishing Tours
Gulf Stream Fishing represents our longest-range fishing category.
The 12-hour trip focuses on deep-water bottom fishing, while the 14-hour trip focuses on trolling productive blue-water areas for seasonal pelagic fish.
Complete Gulf Stream Fishing Charter Guide →
12-Hour Gulf Stream Bottom Fishing Tour
Departs: 6:00 AM
Returns: Approximately 6:00 PM
Long-range bottom fishing around deep offshore structure.
14-Hour Gulf Stream Trolling Tour
Departs: 5:00 AM
Returns: Approximately 7:00 PM
Our greatest offshore range for seasonal mahi, wahoo, tuna, billfish, and other pelagic opportunities.
Private Eco & Dolphin Tours
Not everyone in your family or vacation group wants to spend the day fishing.
Our Private Eco & Dolphin Tours explore the Intracoastal Waterway, tidal creeks, marshes, wildlife areas, and barrier-island environments.
4-Hour Private Eco & Dolphin Tour
Trip length: 4 hours
More time to explore and adjust the route around tides, conditions, and wildlife activity.
2-Hour Evening Private Eco Tour
Trip time: 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
A shorter private sightseeing option with an evening departure.
Fishing Instruction for Beginners
Some guests are less interested in simply booking a boat ride and more interested in learning how to fish local waters.
Our Fishing Instruction option is designed for anglers who want hands-on help with equipment, techniques, boat fishing, local water knowledge, and improving their confidence.
This can be useful for:
- First-time saltwater anglers
- New boat owners
- Families learning together
- Anglers learning local fishing techniques
- Visitors wanting more instruction during their trip
Learn About Fishing Instruction →
What Is Included on a Myrtle Beach Fishing Tour?
The equipment required for the planned fishing trip is provided.
We Provide:
- Experienced licensed captain
- Private charter boat
- Fuel
- Rods and reels
- Fishing line
- Tackle
- Bait
- Required safety equipment
- Fishing-license coverage for charter guests
Fish cleaning may also be available for legal fish retained during applicable fishing trips.
Guests Should Bring:
- Food and snacks
- Water and drinks
- Hat
- Polarized sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Light rain or wind layer
- Phone or camera
- Personal medications
Fishing Tours for Families & Beginners
You do not need previous fishing experience to book a private Myrtle Beach fishing trip.
Our captains regularly work with first-time anglers and can explain:
- How to use the rods and reels
- How bait is presented
- How to fight and land a fish
- How to handle fish appropriately
- How tides and water conditions affect fishing
- Why certain fishing locations are selected
For families, the most important question is usually how much time the children are comfortable spending on the boat and whether they are comfortable in open water.
Kid-Friendly Fishing Charters →
Fishing Tours vs. Fishing Charters in Myrtle Beach
The terms fishing tour and fishing charter are often used interchangeably by Myrtle Beach visitors.
For North Myrtle Beach Fishing Charters, both describe a guided fishing experience aboard one of our charter boats.
The important distinction is not the word “tour” versus “charter.” The important decision is which type of fishing trip fits your group.
- An Inshore Fishing Tour is booked as a private Inshore Fishing Charter.
- A Shark Fishing Tour is booked as a private Shark Fishing Charter.
- An Offshore Fishing Tour is booked as a private Offshore Fishing Charter.
- A Deep Sea Fishing Tour is booked as a private Deep Sea Fishing Charter.
This keeps the trip private while still providing the guided experience, instruction, and local knowledge visitors expect from a fishing tour.
Where Myrtle Beach Fishing Tours Take Place
The fishing area depends entirely on the trip you choose.
Inshore
Intracoastal Waterway, tidal creeks, marshes, backwaters, and inlet areas.
Nearshore & Shark
Coastal Atlantic waters, reefs, wrecks, bait areas, and seasonal fish concentrations.
Offshore
Deeper Atlantic water beyond the shorter-range nearshore grounds.
Deep Sea
Deeper reefs, wrecks, ledges, hard bottom, and live-bottom structure.
Gulf Stream
Our longest-range fishing areas, including deep-water bottom structure and productive blue-water trolling zones.
Your reservation provides the exact marina, meeting location, arrival time, and parking instructions for your assigned boat.
How Long Are Fishing Tours in Myrtle Beach?
Our private trips range from shorter family fishing experiences to all-day offshore fishing.
- 4 hours: Inshore, Nearshore & Shark Fishing
- 5 hours: Inshore Fishing
- 6 hours: Inshore, Nearshore, Shark & Offshore Fishing
- 8 hours: Inshore, Offshore & Deep Sea Fishing
- 12 hours: Gulf Stream / Deep Sea Bottom Fishing
- 14 hours: Gulf Stream Trolling
Longer does not automatically mean better. The right trip length depends on your group, experience, fishing goals, and comfort in open water.
Seasonal Fishing Tours in Myrtle Beach
Fishing is available throughout the year, but species and fishing styles change with water temperature, bait movement, tides, current, weather, and seasonal migrations.
Spring
Warming water can increase Inshore and Nearshore activity as seasonal bait and fish movement develop.
Summer
Summer can provide a broad range of Inshore, Nearshore, Shark, Offshore, Deep Sea, and Gulf Stream opportunities when weather and sea conditions cooperate.
Fall
Cooling water and seasonal bait movement can create productive Inshore, Nearshore, and Offshore fishing opportunities.
Winter
Inshore fishing can remain productive during favorable winter periods, while longer ocean trips depend more heavily on safe weather windows.
Weather, Safety & Sea Conditions
Weather affects every fishing trip, but its importance increases as trips move farther offshore.
Our captains evaluate factors such as:
- Wind speed and direction
- Wave height
- Swell
- Storms and lightning
- Current
- Visibility
- Water levels
- Changing marine forecasts
Your captain makes the final safety decision regarding whether conditions are appropriate for the planned trip.
Fishing Charter Frequently Asked Questions →
Why Choose North Myrtle Beach Fishing Charters?
North Myrtle Beach Fishing Charters has been locally operated since 1991.
Our captains fish the waters surrounding North Myrtle Beach, Little River, Myrtle Beach, and the Carolina coast throughout the year.
Fishing changes daily, so our approach is to plan around the conditions actually occurring rather than promising a particular fish or following the same route every trip.
- Private fishing trips
- Locally operated since 1991
- Experienced licensed captains
- Family- and beginner-friendly options
- Inshore through Gulf Stream fishing
- Fishing equipment provided
- Fishing plans adjusted to current conditions
- Multiple trip lengths
- Live online availability
Why Trust North Myrtle Beach Fishing Charters →
What Guests Say About Our Myrtle Beach Fishing Tours
Reviews from previous guests can help families, first-time anglers, and experienced fishermen understand what to expect before choosing a private fishing trip.
When comparing fishing tours, pay attention to reviews from guests who booked a trip similar to the one you are considering. A family’s experience on an Inshore Fishing Charter may be very different from an experienced angler’s day on a Deep Sea or Gulf Stream trip.
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See Our Myrtle Beach Fishing Tours
Want to see what a private fishing tour in the Myrtle Beach area looks like before you book?
Our fishing photo gallery includes real anglers, families, boats, catches, and fishing environments from trips around North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, Little River, and the surrounding Grand Strand.
You can see examples from Inshore, Nearshore, Shark, Offshore, Deep Sea, and Gulf Stream fishing trips, helping you understand how each experience differs before choosing your charter.
Inshore trips may take place around protected creeks, marshes, inlets, and the Intracoastal Waterway, while Nearshore, Offshore, Deep Sea, and Gulf Stream trips progressively move farther into Atlantic waters.
Every fishing day is different. Past catches are never a guarantee of future results, but these photos provide a firsthand look at the boats, fishing environments, anglers, and types of trips available.
Watch Our Myrtle Beach Fishing Videos →
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fishing Tours in Myrtle Beach
Are Myrtle Beach fishing tours private?
Yes. Our fishing trips are private for your family or group rather than being combined with unrelated customers.
Are fishing tours beginner-friendly?
Yes. Previous experience is not required. Inshore and Nearshore trips are especially popular with first-time anglers.
What is the best fishing tour for families with kids?
For many families, Inshore Fishing is the easiest starting point because it takes place in more protected water with shorter runs. Nearshore and Shark Fishing can also work well for children who are comfortable in open water.
How much do fishing tours cost in Myrtle Beach?
Current private fishing trips start at $500 for a 4-hour Inshore Fishing Charter for 1–3 guests. Nearshore and Shark trips start at $650 for 1–6 guests, while longer Offshore, Deep Sea, and Gulf Stream trips cost more.
How long do Myrtle Beach fishing tours last?
Fishing trips range from approximately 4 hours to 14 hours, depending on the type of fishing and how far offshore the boat travels.
What is the difference between a fishing tour and fishing charter?
Visitors often use the terms interchangeably. With North Myrtle Beach Fishing Charters, the guided fishing experience is a private charter for your group.
Do I need a fishing license?
No separate fishing license is generally required for guests fishing aboard our licensed charter boats. Appropriate charter fishing-license coverage is provided during the trip.
Are rods, reels, bait, and tackle included?
Yes. The fishing equipment, bait, and tackle required for the planned charter are provided.
Can beginners go offshore fishing?
Yes, but your group should be comfortable spending several hours in open Atlantic water. First-time boaters uncertain about open-water conditions may want to begin with Inshore or Nearshore Fishing.
What happens if the weather is unsafe?
The captain evaluates the conditions and determines whether the scheduled trip should proceed, be adjusted, rescheduled, or handled according to the applicable weather policy.
Can you guarantee we will catch fish?
No. Fishing depends on season, weather, tides, water temperature, current, bait movement, fish movement, regulations, and other changing conditions.
Do you offer trips for people who do not want to fish?
Yes. Private Eco & Dolphin Tours explore the Intracoastal Waterway, marshes, tidal creeks, barrier-island areas, and coastal wildlife.
Book a Private Fishing Tour in Myrtle Beach
If you are unsure which Myrtle Beach fishing tour is right for your family or group, call or text 843-907-0064.
Tell us:
- How many guests are coming
- The ages of any children
- Your fishing experience
- Your preferred dates
- How much time you want to spend on the water
- Whether anyone is concerned about seasickness
- The type of fishing experience you want
We can help you compare the available trip types before you reserve.