No Reservations, MacReel Charters' 1997 Luhrs 360 SX Open sportfisher
OWNER-OPERATED · TWO CAPTAINS, ONE BOAT

Chase the bite,
not the crowd.

MacReel Charters runs small, hands-on trips built around one goal: getting you tight lines and full coolers, guided by captains who fish these waters themselves.

33.8618° N · 78.5928° W — LITTLE RIVER, SC

Pick your trip

Two boats, seven ways to fish Little River — from a quick nearshore run to a full day chasing Gulf Stream blue water. Every charter is priced for the boat; anglers beyond the base group are $100/person. A 10% deposit locks in your date; the rest is due the day of your trip.

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Arrive 20 min earlyGets you loaded and briefed before we cast off on time.
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License & tackle coveredRods, reels, and your SC saltwater license are included.
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Dress for the waterSunscreen, a hat, and non-slip shoes go a long way.
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You keep your catchWe'll clean and bag it dockside before you head out.

No Reservations · 36' Luhrs 360 SX Open

Covers up to 4 anglers · $100/person after · 6 anglers max
Trip 01 · Gulf Stream

12-Hour Charter — Trolling

⛵ No Reservations · 36' Luhrs
$3,000 / 12 hrs
🔒 $300 deposit to book
  • Covers up to 4 anglers — $100/person after, 6 max
  • Early start — the long run to the Gulf Stream
  • Dedicated trolling spreads all day for Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna
  • Blackfin & possibly Yellowfin, season-dependent
  • We supply drinking water — bring your own food
SLIP B9 — FUEL SURCHARGE MAY APPLY — WEATHER DEPENDENT
ADMIT CREW
Trip 02 · Gulf Stream

12-Hour Charter — Trolling & Bottom Fishing

⛵ No Reservations · 36' Luhrs
$2,700 / 12 hrs
🔒 $270 deposit to book
  • Covers up to 4 anglers — $100/person after, 6 max
  • Trolling the blue water, dropping down on structure
  • Mahi, Wahoo & Tuna trolling
  • Grouper, Snapper, Triggerfish, Black Sea Bass on bottom
  • We supply drinking water — bring your own food
SLIP B9 — FUEL SURCHARGE MAY APPLY — WEATHER DEPENDENT
ADMIT CREW
Trip 03 · Nearshore

8-Hour Charter — Up to 35 Miles

⛵ No Reservations · 36' Luhrs
$2,200 / 8 hrs
🔒 $220 deposit to book
  • Covers up to 4 anglers — $100/person after, 6 max
  • Running out to 35 miles — structure & live bottom
  • King Mackerel, Amberjack, Grouper, shot at Mahi trolling out
  • Bottom rigs for Black Sea Bass, Triggerfish, Snapper
  • We supply drinking water — bring your own food
SLIP B9 — FUEL SURCHARGE MAY APPLY
ADMIT CREW
Trip 04 · Nearshore

6-Hour Charter — Up to 10 Miles

⛵ No Reservations · 36' Luhrs
$1,400 / 6 hrs
🔒 $140 deposit to book
  • Covers up to 4 anglers — $100/person after, 6 max
  • Running out to 10 miles
  • Spanish Mackerel & Bluefish, with a shot at Kingfish
  • Reef stop for Black Sea Bass, Triggerfish, Snapper
  • We supply drinking water — bring your own food
SLIP B9 — FUEL SURCHARGE MAY APPLY
ADMIT CREW

Reel Time Fun · 24' WorldCat

Covers up to 3 anglers · $100/person after · 4 anglers max
Trip 05 · Gulf Stream

12-Hour Charter — Trolling & Bottom Fishing

⛵ Reel Time Fun · 24' WorldCat
$2,200 / 12 hrs
🔒 $220 deposit to book
  • Up to 3 anglers — $100/person after, 4 max
  • Long-range run on the WorldCat to the Gulf Stream
  • Trolling blue water for Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna
  • Dropping on structure for Grouper, Snapper, Triggerfish
  • We supply drinking water — bring your own food
SLIP B9 — FUEL SURCHARGE MAY APPLY — WEATHER DEPENDENT
ADMIT CREW
Trip 06 · Bottom Fishing

10-Hour Charter

⛵ Reel Time Fun · 24' WorldCat
$1,900 / 10 hrs
🔒 $190 deposit to book
  • Up to 3 anglers — $100/person after, 4 max
  • A full day working structure & live bottom
  • Grouper, Snapper, Triggerfish, Black Sea Bass, Amberjack
  • We supply drinking water — bring your own food
SLIP B9 — FUEL SURCHARGE MAY APPLY
ADMIT CREW
Trip 07 · Nearshore

8-Hour Charter — Trolling & Bottom Fishing

⛵ Reel Time Fun · 24' WorldCat
$1,500 / 8 hrs
🔒 $150 deposit to book
  • Up to 3 anglers — $100/person after, 4 max
  • Trolling nearshore waters, dropping on reefs
  • Spanish Mackerel & Bluefish trolling, shot at Kingfish
  • Black Sea Bass, Triggerfish, Snapper on bottom
  • We supply drinking water — bring your own food
SLIP B9 — FUEL SURCHARGE MAY APPLY
ADMIT CREW

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Your crew

Owner-operated, no rotating cast of hired hands — the two of us run every trip.

Captain Alan

Captain Alan

Co-Owner & Captain

Handles the boat, the tackle, and the day-to-day of running MacReel — the one making sure your trip starts on time and ends with fish in the cooler.

Captain Mike

Captain Mike

Co-Owner & Captain

Knows the local structure, the seasonal runs, and where the fish are stacking up this week — the guy you want on the bow when it's game time.

No Reservations, MacReel Charters' 36' Luhrs, docked at Harbourgate Marina

No Reservations

No Reservations — a 1997 Luhrs 360 SX Open express sportfisher — twin CAT 3126 diesels, a comfortable 25-knot cruise, and a wide 13'10" beam that gives the cockpit real fishing room. Runs our nearshore, offshore, and Gulf Stream trips.

Model1997 LUHRS 360 SX OPEN
LOA39 FT
Beam13' 10"
Capacity6 ANGLERS
EnginesTWIN CAT 3126
Cruise Speed25 KNOTS
Home PortHARBOURGATE MARINA
SafetyUSCG COMPLIANT
Reel Time Fun, MacReel Charters' 24' WorldCat, out on the water with anglers aboard

Reel Time Fun

Reel Time Fun — small, stable, and nimble enough to slide into the backwaters and inlets before working nearshore structure. Built for our inshore/nearshore trips with a smaller group and the captain's full attention on your lines.

ModelWORLDCAT
Length24 FT
Capacity4 ANGLERS
Best ForBACKWATERS & INLETS
Home PortHARBOURGATE MARINA
SafetyUSCG COMPLIANT

What crews are saying

★★★★★

Best charter we've booked. The captains actually fish — they weren't just running us to a spot and cutting the engine.

J. Martinez — 8-Hour Nearshore, No Reservations
★★★★★

Took my two kids out for their first real fishing trip. Patient, funny, and we came home with dinner.

D. Prescott — 6-Hour Nearshore, No Reservations
★★★★★

Communicated clearly about weather and moved our trip a day out instead of risking a rough ride. Appreciated the honesty.

R. Okafor — 12-Hour Gulf Stream, No Reservations

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Where we launch

Marina
Harbourgate Marina, Slip B9 · Little River, SC
Departure
Please arrive 20 min before your trip time
Season
Booking trips year-round, weather permitting
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Ready to Mac'em up and Reel'em In?

Book your trip

Tell us the dates you're eyeing and how many are in your crew — we'll confirm availability and get you on the water.

Capt. Alan(704) 616-1973
Capt. Mike(828) 460-1634

Secure paymentProcessed by Stripe — we never see or store your card number.
10% depositLocks in your date. Balance due in cash, Zelle, or card the day of your trip.
Weather cancellationIf we cancel your trip due to weather, you'll receive a full refund or the option to reschedule — your choice.
Customer cancellationFull refund if you cancel more than 5 business days before your trip. Inside 5 business days, deposits are non-refundable.