June 2026 Offshore Fishing Report — Murrells Inlet, SC
June is doing exactly what it's supposed to do out of Murrells Inlet, and the offshore bite is showing it.
This past week a crew of New Hampshire anglers came down and put together one of those trips you talk about on the ride home. The fish box told the whole story.
Mahi-Mahi
Mahi are here, and they're hungry. Water temps out toward the Gulf Stream edge have been climbing steadily through early summer, and with that warming comes the baitfish movement that mahi follow like clockwork.
June is peak season for dolphinfish along the Carolina coast — the fish are healthy, colorful, and perfect for the table. If you're thinking about a Gulfstream run, the window is open right now.
Grouper
The reef structure off Murrells Inlet keeps producing grouper throughout the summer months. These are bottom-holding fish that don't stray far when conditions are right, and conditions right now are right.
Grouper fillets are some of the best eating in the Atlantic. Trips that hit the reef on the way in or out of a longer run tend to put fish in the box without a lot of extra time on the water.
Triggerfish
Triggerfish are a consistent part of the offshore reef mix this time of year. They're not the flashiest catch on the list, but they're hard fighters for their size and make excellent table fare. Triggerfish season along the South Carolina coast runs through summer.
Vermilion Snapper & Yellowtail Snapper
Both vermilion and yellowtail snapper were in the box on this trip. Snapper round out an offshore mixed bag nicely — they school tight to structure, they bite willingly, and they're light pink and firm on the plate.
Vermilion snapper in particular are a staple of the mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic reef fishery through the summer. When snapper are in a cooperative mood, they keep the action steady between bigger bites.
Tilefish (Sand Tilefish)
Sand tilefish are a genuine bonus species. They hold in deeper sandy bottom areas and don't always cooperate, so putting one in the box is a real highlight of any offshore mixed bag trip.
For guests who haven't tasted tilefish before: add it to the list. Sweet, mild, and worth seeking out.
A Mixed Bag Worth Talking About
Mahi. Grouper. Triggerfish. Vermilion snapper. Yellowtail snapper. Tilefish. That's not a fishing report — that's a seafood counter.
When offshore conditions cooperate and the right crew is aboard, Murrells Inlet delivers this kind of trip. June is prime for it, and the box from this week proves it.
Book Your Offshore Trip
Reel Blessed Charters runs offshore trips from Crazy Sister Marina in Murrells Inlet, SC aboard a Rampage 38' Express Sportfisher or a 25' center console with twin 150s.
Offshore full-day trips start at $1,200. Gulfstream runs start at $2,999 for up to 6 guests.
Summer dates are going fast. Call Captain Bill at (843) 608-9297 or book online at reelblessedfishingsc.com.
Tight lines, Murrells Inlet.
About Reel Blessed Charters
Reel Blessed Charters is based out of Crazy Sister Marina in Murrells Inlet, SC. Captain Bill brings 34+ years of maritime and conservation law enforcement experience to every trip — along with a genuine love for putting guests on fish and sending them home with a full box.
Reel Blessed offers inshore and nearshore trips, offshore day charters, Gulfstream runs, overnight trips, shark fishing, dolphin tours, and more. Captain Bill also serves as the South Carolina State Chapter President for Fishing for the Mission 22, a nonprofit supporting veteran healing and suicide prevention through fishing.
Crazy Sister Marina: 4123 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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