Take a Kid Fishing in Murrells Inlet: 4.5-Hour Family Adventure

Murrells Inlet fishing from the dock: an hour out, hours on the water, and a crew teaching kids to hook and land their first catch

Take a Kid Fishing is a 4.5-hour guided fishing activity in Murrells Inlet for families with children of any age and experience level. You board a U.S. Coast Guard certified vessel at Crazy Sister Marina, ride out to the fishing grounds, and spend the afternoon reeling in seasonal bottom fish like sea bass and ringtail with hands-on help from the crew. All fishing gear, bait, tackle and a fishing license are included. The boat has restrooms, a snack bar and a deck to rest between catches.

The experience

Murrells Inlet's fishing grounds sit about an hour offshore, and the ride out is built into the day: time to settle in and watch the inlet pass. You arrive at Crazy Sister Marina 30 minutes before departure, check in at the ticket office upstairs, and the crew walks you through the equipment: how the rod and reel work, what a bite feels like, the basic moves to land a fish. No one expects you to know any of this already. Once the boat heads out, the crew stays close. They bait your hook, help you drop the line, and stand ready when you get a strike.

The fishing itself is the point. You're after seasonal bottom fish, typically sea bass and ringtail, and the crew knows where they are and how to help you catch them. Kids do the reeling. The crew does the teaching. The boat has restrooms and a snack bar, and a deck where you can stand and watch the water between bites. After you've fished, the crew offers fish cleaning and filleting services for a tip if you want to take your catch home.

What’s included

• Fishing license.
• rod and reel for each angler.
• tackle and bait.
• hands-on crew guidance throughout the trip.
• restrooms and snack bar aboard the boat.
• scenic observation deck.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Thursday and SundayDeparts at 08:30Last departure this season: 30 Nov

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 105

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated today

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Crazy Sister Marina

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Myrtle Beach without a car. The boat departs from Murrells Inlet, reachable by local transit or a quick ride from your accommodation.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

2 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the actual fishing time once we get to the grounds?

The full trip is 4.5 hours, which includes about an hour riding out to the fishing grounds and back. Once you arrive, you fish for the remaining time, with the crew assisting throughout.

What fish are we likely to catch in Murrells Inlet?

Seasonal bottom fish are the target, typically sea bass and ringtail. The crew knows what's running and positions the boat where the fish are.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

Fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait are all included. Fish cleaning and filleting services are available after the trip for tips if you want them.

Is the boat accessible if someone in our group has mobility concerns?

Yes, the vessel is wheelchair accessible. The boat also has restrooms and a snack bar on board.