Fishing regulations at Murrells Inlet (including Main Creek), SC
Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
Fishing regulations in South Carolina can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 15, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Murrells Inlet (including Main Creek) fishing
the Murrells Inlet (including Main Creek) is a stream located in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Horry County, South Carolina. Its coordinates are:
33Β°33β²5.9β³N 79Β°01β²26β³W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Murrells Inlet (including Main Creek) by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in the Murrells Inlet (including Main Creek) are:
Summer flounder - 165 members reported to have caught this fish
Red drum - 122 members reported to have caught this fish