South Carolina fell out of the top ten fishing destinations in the United States, according to the rankings of a popular online angler advisor, but local captains say business continues to boom.
FishingBooker.com, a worldwide booking agency for travel fishing, released its third edition of annual state rankings — and South Carolina “has taken a noticeable hit” after earning an impressive fifth place in 2024, but dropping to 11th in 2025.
Fishing charter captains in Murrells Inlet are giving the drop in ranking a bit of an eye roll. Considering their daily battle against UV rays begins at 5 a.m. and the height of the season brings their days to a close when the sun meets the earth, they say online reviews and rankings are not an accurate measurement of their success…