Fishing in Myrtle Beach — Complete Guide to Piers, Charters & Surf Fishing
Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand offer world-class fishing year-round — from pier fishing on the Atlantic to deep-sea charters out of Little River Inlet and inshore fishing in the tidal marshes of Murrells Inlet. No fishing license is required to fish from a licensed pier in South Carolina.
Fishing Piers
| Pier | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Pier | 9700 Kings Rd, Myrtle Beach | Longest pier on the East Coast at 1,206 feet. Bait shop on-site. Open 24 hours in season. |
| Second Avenue Pier | 110 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach | Iconic boardwalk pier. Restaurant on-site. Great for flounder, bluefish, and Spanish mackerel. |
| Cherry Grove Pier | 3500 N Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach | One of the best piers on the strand for king mackerel. Two-story observation deck. |
| Myrtle Beach State Park Pier | 4401 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach | Quieter pier inside the state park. Excellent for whiting, pompano, and red drum. |
| Garden City Pier | Garden City Beach, SC | Popular pier south of Myrtle Beach. Good for sheepshead, flounder, and king mackerel. |
Deep Sea Fishing Charters
| Charter | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Voyager Deep Sea Fishing | Little River, SC | Full-day and half-day deep sea trips. Targets mahi-mahi, wahoo, tuna, and grouper. |
| Little River Fishing Fleet | Little River, SC | Multiple boats, daily departures. One of the largest charter fleets on the Grand Strand. |
| Crazy Sister Marina | 4123 US-17 Business, Murrells Inlet | Inshore and offshore charters. Full bait shop on-site. |
| Captain Smiley Fishing Charters | Murrells Inlet, SC | Inshore fishing for red drum, flounder, and speckled trout in the tidal marshes. |
Bait & Tackle Shops
| Shop | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Perry's Bait & Tackle | 3965 Hwy 17 Business, Murrells Inlet | (843) 651-2895 |
| Crazy Sister Marina Bait Shop | 4123 US-17 Business, Murrells Inlet | (843) 651-3676 |
| Huck's Bait & Tackle | North Myrtle Beach area | Call for hours |
| Apache Pier Bait Shop | 9700 Kings Rd (on the pier) | On-site |
Fishing Tournaments
Grand Strand Fishing Rodeo — Runs year-round (Nov 1–Oct 31). Free to enter. Weigh-in based, multiple species categories.
Rumble in the Jungle King Mackerel Tournament — October, Murrells Inlet. $30,000 guaranteed to first overall. One of the biggest king mackerel purses on the East Coast.
Cherry Grove King Mackerel Tournament — Annual, typically September. Pier and boat categories.