Salty Hooker Fishing Charters
3/4-Day Offshore Fishing Charters from Murrells Inlet
If you want to spend the day fishing and still be back in time for supper, this is the one I’d pick. We leave Marlin Quay Marina at 7 a.m. and usually fish 35–40 miles offshore. Eight hours gives us time to work the reefs and wrecks, move when we need to and stay on a good bite when we find one.
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What we fish for
Vermilion Snapper, Triggerfish, Scamp and Gag Grouper, and Porgies are all on the list. If King Mackerel or Cobia are around, we’ll take a shot at them too.
I like to troll when there’s a good morning bite, then drop baits and see what’s on the bottom. I’ll move if a spot isn’t producing. Sometimes a few hundred feet makes all the difference.
Who I’d put on this trip
This is the trip I’d point you toward if you want to spend a good part of the day bottom fishing and have a shot at putting some fillets in the cooler.
First-timers are welcome. We’ll show you what a bite feels like and help you get the fish to the boat.
My advice for an eight-hour trip
Come ready to fish what’s biting. If the bottom bite is steady, I’d rather keep your lines in the water and see what else comes up than run past good fishing.
Capt. Austin Luken
3/4-day trip prices
Every trip is private. We provide rigged rods and reels, tackle, bait, licenses, ice and water, and we’ll clean your fish at the dock.
| Boat | Up to 4 | 5 guests | 6 guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26′ Mako | $1,300 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| 34′ SeaVee | $1,600 | $1,700 | $1,800 |
Prices are per boat. Add a 5th or 6th guest for $100 each.