Boating,fishing, Murrels Inlet And Icw (Murrells Inlet: rental, live, to move)

[rwd350]

How is the boating and fishing in Murrels Inlet and the Intracoastal waterway?
When my wife and I move, a boat is definitely a must. We have a few toys here in Arkansas but no boat. We are not close enough to a lake or anything to have one. And... we don't really like it here. Also, a crazy question, as far as tubing, knee-boarding etc. in the ICW are alligators/sharks/jellyfish a concern when doing so? Thanks!!!! Rob

[baylovers]

Fishing is what Murrells Inlet is all about!! It is the seafood capital of the state! They have a nice walking pier & boardwalk, too, on the bayside. There are several places you can launch a boat up and down the ICW and sharks & jellyfish are not a concern in the ICW. There some alligators hidden away but they are much more afraid of you especially when it involves noise & speed like tubing.

Check out the local fishing trends here:
http://www.dnr.sc.gov/news/saltpiers.html
http://www.pierandsurf.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=10 (broken link)

[rwd350]

Thanks!! Sounds GREAT! Have a nice day! Rob

[Florida15]

Murrells Inlet is one of the nicest areas in South Carolina!

[baylovers]

I agree... the mountains in the western part of the state are nice but I think the coastal areas around MI are spectacular.

http://www.visitortips.com/images/gallery/destinations/usa/south_carolina/fullsize/scarolina1.jpg (broken link)

[rwd350]

That photo is definitely a good one! Looks nice there!

Originally Posted by baylovers

I agree... the mountains in the western part of the state are nice but I think the coastal areas around MI are spectacular.

http://www.visitortips.com/images/gallery/destinations/usa/south_carolina/fullsize/scarolina1.jpg (broken link)

[Capt. Shannon]

Originally Posted by Florida15

Murrells Inlet is one of the nicest areas in South Carolina!

You are correct,this is a great place. Have lived here over 30 years. Beware of the large boaters in the inlet! Some of them will damn near run you over!
Be careful out there and look out for others. Capt. Shannon

[carolinajack]

nothing but great fishing in the ICW, you will love it and I encourage you to look into the carolina skiff boats.

[carolinajack]

what are the rules for boating, is there a class you have to take?

[rwd350]

Thank you guys for the replies! My wife and I can't wait to move. We'll be visiting in 2 weeks (may 19-25)!! We are going to try to rent a little boat from... maybe Captain Dicks, to just play around. Any other suggestions on rental places??? Thanks guys!!