Salty Hooker Fishing Charters
Gulf Stream Fishing Charters from Murrells Inlet
We leave from Marlin Quay Marina and run 50–70 miles offshore to fish the Gulf Stream. We’ll troll for wahoo, mahi and blackfin tuna, or work the bottom for grouper, snapper and triggerfish when that’s the better bite.
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What the day looks like
We often leave before daylight so we can be fishing when the sun comes up. I like to start on the troll and switch to bottom fishing if that bite slows down. Weather, current and what’s biting can change the plan.
When I’m looking for wahoo, I want good water temperature and current over some decent bottom. I like pulling a full spread of plugs at a speed somewhere between dead-bait trolling and high-speed trolling. If they aren’t eating, I’ll change up the spread and see what they want that day.
When I like to go
Spring. Late April into May is when I start looking for the mahi run. It’s one of my favorite windows to fish offshore.
Fall through winter. I start looking for signs of wahoo around the full moon in late August or early September. The bite can carry through winter, and blackfin tuna are on the list too.
A wahoo I didn’t see coming
One of my favorite catches was a 66-pound wahoo I caught solo, just 16 miles offshore. I was live-baiting for king mackerel in 60 feet of water. That fish was a good reminder to keep an open mind and fish the water in front of you.
Capt. Austin Luken
Gulf Stream 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 | $2,100 | $2,200 | $2,300 |
| 34′ SeaVee | $2,500 | $2,600 | $2,700 |
Prices are per boat. Add a 5th or 6th guest for $100 each.
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