Salty Hooker Fishing Charters
Half-Day Offshore Fishing Charters from Murrells Inlet
We regularly put a good mix of fish in the boat on our five-hour trips. We leave from Marlin Quay Marina and usually fish 10–20 miles offshore. Pick a 7 a.m. or 1 p.m. departure and let us get you on a hot bite not too far from shore.
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What we fish for
We regularly catch King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Black Sea Bass, White Grunts, Gag Grouper, Amberjack and Spadefish on our half days. We might start out trolling for kings and Spanish, then drop baits on a reef if the bottom bite is better.
If the fish aren’t eating where we start, we’ll move. Sometimes it takes a move of a few hundred feet. Other days we’ll try a few spots to find fish that want to bite.
First time offshore?
We’ll show you how to hold the rod, feel a bite and reel a fish in. You can handle as much of it as you want. If a kid needs help, we’ll hold the rod while they turn the handle.
For families, you know your kids better than we do. If you think they’re up for the ride offshore, we’d love to have them aboard.
My advice for a half day
My advice is to keep an open mind about what you’ll catch. We’ll fish for what’s biting that day, and that can mean reeling in a few different kinds of fish on the same trip.
If you’re really looking to fill the freezer, I’d book the 8- or 10-hour trip. That extra time gives us more room to find the bite and stay on it.
Capt. Austin Luken
Half-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 | $800 | $900 | $1,000 |
| 34′ SeaVee | $950 | $1,050 | $1,150 |
Prices are per boat. Add a 5th or 6th guest for $100 each.