Myrtle Beach Offshore Fishing Adventure
Private Trip
Offshore Fishing
5hour offshore fishing trip targeting seabass and sharksTrolling for Spanish mackerel, barracuda, and bonito includedAll equipment, bait, tackle, and fishing license provided
Looking for some serious fishing action off the Grand Strand? Fisher of Men Charters delivers exactly what you're after with their top-rated 5-hour offshore trips. We'll take you up to 10 miles out into the Atlantic where the real fish live – no crowded piers or shore fishing here. Captain and crew know these waters like the back of their hand, and they're ready to put you on some world-class fishing whether you're a weekend warrior or someone who's never held a rod before. With everything included except your snacks and drinks, this is as hassle-free as offshore fishing gets.
Your day starts early at the marina where you'll meet your captain and first mate – these guys live and breathe Myrtle Beach fishing. The boat's rigged and ready, so after a quick safety briefing, we're heading out through Murrells Inlet toward the fishing grounds. The ride out gives you time to get your sea legs and watch the shoreline fade as we hit deeper water. Once we're in the zone, it's game time. You'll be working multiple lines, switching between bottom fishing for those chunky sea bass and trolling for the speed demons like Spanish mackerel and bonito. The crew handles all the technical stuff – rigging baits, managing the spread, and coaching you through the fights. Your job? Hold on tight and enjoy the ride.
This trip runs a perfect mix of fishing styles to keep things interesting. We'll spend time trolling with spoons, plugs, and live bait to cover water and find the active fish. The boat's equipped with quality rods and reels that can handle everything from 2-pound Spanish mackerel to 50-pound bull sharks. When we're bottom fishing, we're using circle hooks and cut bait to target sea bass around structure and ledges. The first mate keeps everyone's lines straight and helps with hooksets – trust me, you'll appreciate the extra hands when multiple rods start screaming. All your tackle, bait, and fishing licenses are covered, so you can focus on fishing instead of logistics. The crew rotates spots based on what's biting, tides, and current conditions.
Black sea bass are the bread and butter of this fishery, especially around the nearshore reefs and ledges. These chunky bottom dwellers hit hard and fight dirty, using every piece of structure they can find. Peak season runs May through December, with the biggest fish showing up in fall. What makes them special? They're excellent table fare and always seem to travel in schools – where there's one, there's usually more. Spanish mackerel bring the speed and acrobatics to your trip. These silver bullets show up in spring and stick around through fall, hitting trolled baits at 15-20 mph. They'll test your reflexes and put on a show with their jumps. Plus, they make outstanding fish tacos if you're planning a beach cookout later. Atlantic bonito are the locomotives of the offshore world – pure muscle wrapped in chrome. When the water temps are right (usually late spring through early fall), these fish move through in schools and absolutely demolish anything that looks like a small baitfish. They'll take you straight to the backing if you're not ready. Blacktip sharks add some serious excitement when they show up. These athletic predators can hit 6 feet and 100 pounds, and they know how to use every bit of that size. Summer months are prime time, and they're notorious for their aerial displays when hooked. Bull sharks are the heavyweights – thick, powerful, and stubborn as a mule. These apex predators can show up year-round but seem most active in the warmer months. Landing one is a team effort and a memory you'll be talking about for years.
Fisher of Men Charters has built their reputation on putting customers on fish and making sure everyone has a great time doing it. The 6-person max keeps things comfortable without feeling crowded, and the 5-hour duration gives you real fishing time without wearing you out. Whether you're planning a guys' trip, family outing, or just want to get away from the beach crowds for a day, this is offshore fishing done right. The boat runs year-round with the best fishing typically from April through November. Book early, especially for weekend trips and peak summer dates – the locals know a good thing when they see it, and these trips fill up fast.
Our restored 40-foot Gloucester sportfisher is your ticket to the prime fishing grounds off Myrtle Beach. This classic 1983 boat got a complete makeover in 2017 and runs on twin 300HP Volvo engines that'll get you out to the fish at a steady 22 knots. The flybridge gives you great views of the water while we hunt for your next catch. You'll fish in comfort with a real bed for relaxing between bites, a private head, and all the tech you need - GPS to mark the hot spots and a fish finder to locate schools below. Whether we're trolling for Spanish Mackerel and Barracuda or bottom fishing for Seabass, this boat handles the Atlantic swells like a champ. The spacious deck gives all six anglers plenty of room to work their lines without getting tangled up. Built tough for serious fishing, she's taken countless crews out to the deep water where the big ones live.
Sarda SardaAtlantic Bonito are fast-moving fish that look like small tuna, averaging 8-12 pounds with silver bodies and dark stripes. They school up in large numbers and feed aggressively on the surface, often jumping clear out of the water chasing baitfish. Look for diving birds - that's your best sign of feeding bonito. We find them in open water from late spring through fall, usually trolling fast-moving lures or live bait like menhaden. They hit hard and make blistering runs, reaching speeds up to 40 mph. While they're not great eating here in the States, they're a blast to catch and make excellent bait for bigger game fish. Pro tip: once you find a school, work fast with small shiny spoons - they'll hit almost anything when they're feeding but can disappear just as quickly.
Centropristis StriataBlack Sea Bass are chunky, hard-fighting bottom dwellers that average 1-3 pounds, though we get some nice 5+ pounders around deeper structure. They're part of the grouper family and have that classic broad head and big mouth. From late spring through summer, they move into shallower water around wrecks, reefs, and hard bottom in 40-120 feet. What makes them popular is the steady action and excellent table fare - sweet, white meat that's hard to beat. These fish fight hard all the way to the boat, using every bit of structure to try breaking you off. We use medium tackle with 2-hook bottom rigs and fresh squid or cut fish. Here's the key: once you hook up, get them up and away from the bottom fast. They'll head straight for the nearest ledge or wreck to cut your line. Drop your bait right on the structure - they don't chase far.
Carcharhinus LimbatusBlacktip Sharks are easily recognized by those distinctive black-tipped fins and their habit of jumping clean out of the water when hooked. Most run 4-6 feet long and put up an exciting fight with plenty of aerial action. Around Myrtle Beach, we find them in 30-100 feet of water near structure and artificial reefs from late spring through early fall. They're actually pretty timid despite being sharks, often hanging back until the chum line gets them fired up. What makes them fun is that jumping - they can launch 20 feet in the air, which always gets guests excited. We use heavy tackle with circle hooks and fresh cut bait like mackerel or herring. Local secret: add some tuna oil to your bait to boost the scent trail. Once they smell it, they get aggressive fast and will even hit topwater lures.
Carcharhinus LeucasBull Sharks are the tough guys of the shark world - thick, powerful fish that can reach 8-10 feet and pack serious strength. What makes them unique is they can handle both salt and fresh water, so we sometimes find them in the lower reaches of rivers and inlets. They prefer shallow coastal waters under 100 feet, especially around muddy areas and structure. Summer months are prime time when water temps hit the 70s. These sharks give guests a real workout - they're aggressive fighters that don't give up easy. The meat's decent eating too, unlike some shark species. For bait, nothing beats fresh eel due to its high oil content and tough skin that stays on the hook. Cut mackerel or bonito works great too. Pro tip: get that chum line going strong - once bull sharks show up, they mean business.
Scomberomorus MaculatusSpanish Mackerel are beautiful fish with silver sides covered in yellow spots, typically running 1-3 pounds around here. They're lightning fast and travel in big schools near the surface, making them perfect for trolling action. We find them from late spring through fall in 20-80 feet of water, especially around structure and temperature breaks. What guests love is the non-stop action - when you hit a school, everyone's rod bends at once. They're also some of the best eating fish we catch, with mild, flaky white meat that's perfect grilled or fried. These fish are speed demons, so we troll shiny spoons and small jigs at 6-8 knots. Live shrimp and cut squid work great for bait fishing. Local trick: use light wire leaders - Spanish Mackerel have sharp teeth but they're line-shy, so heavy tackle will spook them. Keep the boat moving to stay with the school.
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