{"id":12554,"date":"2020-02-15T16:09:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-15T15:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=12554"},"modified":"2026-03-20T17:06:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T17:06:30","slug":"charleston-fishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/charleston-fishing\/","title":{"rendered":"Charleston Fishing: The Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>There are a lot of reasons to love <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/sc\/charleston?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=12554\">Charleston, SC<\/a>. Great food, live music, friendly people &ndash; <em>&ldquo;The Holy City&rdquo;<\/em> is an all-around great place to be. As if that wasn&rsquo;t enough, the fishing in Charleston is outstanding. The city&#8217;s surrounded by salt marshes and tidal creeks. Farther out, ancient wrecks litter the seafloor and currents draw in fish from across the Atlantic. It&rsquo;s got it all.<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/gx6t656j3m.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='gx6t656j3m']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/gx6t656j3m\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style><wistia-player media-id=\"gx6t656j3m\" aspect=\"1.7777777777777777\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_outer_wrapper\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items: center; margin-top:-56.25%;\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_inner_wrapper\" style=\" overflow: auto;\"><p class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 5px !important;\">Hey guys, it&rsquo;s Mark, and today we&rsquo;ll be heading down to the world-famous &ldquo;Grand Strand&rdquo; to check out one of the hottest fishing spots in South Carolina.\r\n\r\nThis video will focus on the northern part of&nbsp;the state, specifically the region between Little&nbsp;River and Murrells Inlet. We&rsquo;ll highlight some of the key features of fishing in South Carolina. We&rsquo;ll hear from some of our local captains who will give us the inside scoop on what to expect, what you can catch, and how to best plan for your trip.\r\n\r\nWith over 180 miles of subtropical coastline, South Carolina is determined to uphold its reputation as one of America&rsquo;s top fishing destinations. From Myrtle Beach to Charleston and all the way down to Hilton Head Island, this state has a little bit of everything for every type of angler.\r\n\r\nOur first stop along the &ldquo;Grand Strand&rdquo; is Little River. It&rsquo;s a historic fishing village and one of the oldest communities on the Strand.\r\n\r\nIt&rsquo;s a nice, quiet area, things move a bit slower here, and people are typically friendly, laid back, and easy going. It&rsquo;s the ideal spot for a relaxing inshore fishing trip. You can also do things like sightseeing on horseback or take a nice boat cruise along the coast. There are also a bunch of cool events you can check out like the Blue Crab Festival, Shrimp and Jazz Festival, and Little River Oktoberfest.\r\n\r\nSo there are a ton of things to do with the family and it&rsquo;s definitely worth checking out on a day trip or even a couple of days if you have the time.\r\n\r\nLittle River is great for fishing, we&rsquo;re a short little ride out to the jetties. We have great backcountry estuaries, as you can see. It&rsquo;s great for offshore fishing as well.\r\n\r\nHere at Any Tide, we definitely just concentrate on all the inshore stuff but you know, if you want to do the inshore thing and the offshore, that&rsquo;s great as well. Little River is a small town with a proud fishing tradition. The Intracoastal Waterway and its many winding creeks create a sheltered environment for many types of gamefish. The Little River, the river that carries the town&rsquo;s name, holds a wide range of inshore species as well.\r\n\r\nHere, you can hook up with Redfish, Speckled Trout, Striped Bass, and many more.\r\n\r\nNow, if you move just a few miles down the coast, you&rsquo;ll hit North Myrtle Beach. This town is known for its great beaches, beautiful scenery, awesome nightlife, and quite frankly some of the best fishing along the East Coast. You&rsquo;ve&nbsp;got over 15 miles of beach, three popular piers, and a boatload of charters this town&rsquo;s&nbsp;got a little bit of everything for everyone.\r\n\r\nThe backwaters and inlets of North Myrtle Beach host a variety of fish year-round, including Flounder, Redfish, and Trout. Further out into the ocean&nbsp;you can pursue even bigger game, such as&nbsp;Sharks, Kingfish, Barracuda, and Cobia.\r\n\r\nAbout 16 miles south of North Myrtle, you&rsquo;ve got Myrtle Beach, which is right at the center of the &ldquo;Grand Strand.&rdquo; It&rsquo;s one of the most&nbsp;popular tourism hubs of South Carolina and has over 14 million visitors each year.\r\n\r\nThere&rsquo;s tons of stuff to do like check out the boardwalk, restaurants, bars, you name it. Like its neighbor to the North, it also has a great nightlife and bar scene as well. In terms of fishing, diversity is the name of the game. Inshore, you can expect to catch a lot of the same species we mentioned earlier, including Pompano and Tarpon.\r\n\r\nThere are also plenty of reefs dotted along the coast that are teeming with lots of bottom species. Here, you can catch Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, and the list goes on. If you&rsquo;re up for an even tougher challenge, you can head 40 miles off the coast and hit the Gulf Stream for an epic offshore adventure. This powerful current funnels in enormous migratory fish, making the chase that much more exciting.\r\n\r\nYou can troll for Mahi Mahi,&nbsp;Wahoo, Tuna, and many other large pelagic species.\r\n\r\nOur last stop along the &ldquo;Grand Strand&rdquo; is Murrells Inlet. It&rsquo;s described by locals as &ldquo;a small drinking town with a big fishing problem.&rdquo; Basically, a drinking village with a fishing problem.\r\n\r\nIt&rsquo;s a popular family destination, famous for its great air quality, beaches, and supposedly for being home to the best seafood in South Carolina. On top of that, the fishing is phenomenal just as it is on the rest of the &ldquo;Grand Strand,&rdquo; so it&rsquo;s definitely worth checking out if you&rsquo;re already in the area or passing by.\r\n\r\nWhat sets us apart from everybody else is the fact that there&rsquo;s so much to do. People come here on vacation to sit on the beach, they come here to fish, we have great offshore fishing.\r\n\r\nWe&rsquo;re famous for, you know, Blue Marlin tournaments, back in the day. Also, our inshore fishing is incredible. There are local Redfish tours and stuff like that, so we&rsquo;ve got a little bit of a mixture of inshore and offshore which makes us very unique over, you know, other fishing destinations. With access to a wide network of rivers, creeks, and inlets, you can experience some of the most scenic backcountry fishing that South Carolina has to offer.\r\n\r\nSince these are some of the only waters along the coast that aren&rsquo;t connected to the Intracoastal Waterway, they are especially clean and healthy. After a long day of fishing, you can check out the famous Marsh Walk and enjoy the local cuisine, have a few drinks, and mingle with the friendly locals. If one thing is for sure, South Carolinians know how to show their visitors a heck of a good time. No matter where you choose to go fishing in South Carolina you can&rsquo;t go wrong.\r\n\r\nThe &ldquo;Grand Strand&rdquo; is no exception, it&rsquo;s incredibly diverse and has tons of options and opportunities to get hooked up. With about 150 charters to choose from on FishingBooker, you can plan your adventure without the hassle.\r\n\r\nAll fishing charters in South Carolina are licensed to cover everyone on board, so there&rsquo;s no need to purchase a license on your own. Bait and tackle are usually included in the price as well, so just be sure to bring some sunscreen, a hat, and snacks and drinks for the ride.\r\n\r\nYou&rsquo;re also covered if you&rsquo;re fishing off a pier, however, if you&rsquo;re fishing from the beach you will need to purchase a license.\r\n\r\nFishingBooker makes planning your trip extra easy &ndash; with hundreds of local guides, verified reviews, and hassle-free online bookings, you&#039;ll save time and money, and experience an exciting day on the water. So go ahead and visit fishingbooker.com, take a look at the charters in the area, and start planning your adventure today!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/wistia-player><p><\/p><p>In this guide, we give a full run-down on fishing in the Lowcountry&rsquo;s greatest city. This means you&rsquo;ll learn about the <strong>top species and how to catch them<\/strong>, as well as <strong>fishing spots, tournaments,<\/strong> and much more. By the time you&rsquo;re done, you&rsquo;ll be ready to enjoy your dream Charleston fishing trip &ndash; whatever that means to you.<\/p><h2 id=\"best-fish-to-catch-in-charleston\">Best Fish to Catch in Charleston<\/h2><p>The waters around Charleston are home to an impressive variety of fish. From <strong>Shrimp to Spadefish, Cobia to Marlin,<\/strong> pick a species and chances are it&#8217;s here at some point. If you&#8217;re after a full list of what&rsquo;s biting each month, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/state\/us\/SC?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=12554\">fishing calendar<\/a>. In the meantime, let&rsquo;s take a look at the city&rsquo;s top species below.<\/p><h3 id=\"red-drum\">Red Drum<\/h3><p>If you can only catch one fish while you&#8217;re in Charleston, it&#8217;s got to be Red Drum. This is the favorite of pretty much every angler in the area. The signature catch on <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fishing-type\/Inshore\/us\/SC\/Charleston?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=12554\">inshore fishing trips<\/a>. Known locally as <strong>&ldquo;Spottail Bass,&rdquo;<\/strong> these guys grow big and mean in the city&#8217;s shallows. The smaller ones taste great. The big <strong>&#8220;Bulls&#8221;<\/strong> put up the fight of a lifetime.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135433\/Charleston-Red-Drum.jpg\" alt=\"An angler holding a large Red Drum caught while fishing in Charleston, SC\" class=\"wp-image-72812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135433\/Charleston-Red-Drum.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135433\/Charleston-Red-Drum-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135433\/Charleston-Red-Drum-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135433\/Charleston-Red-Drum-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Redfishing in Charleston is good all year round. However, <strong>the most iconic bite is in winter<\/strong>, when the water&rsquo;s clear and the weather&rsquo;s cool. Imagine yourself poling through shallow marshes on the lookout for tailing fish poking out among the grass. You make your cast and watch as hungry Bulls slam your bait. By the time you release your first fish, you&rsquo;ll be hooked for life.<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='230' data-destination-title='Charleston' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field='fishFilter'data-filter-value='redfish'data-headline='Top Redfish Fishing Charters in Charleston'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 id=\"spotted-seatrout\">Spotted Seatrout<\/h3><p>Redfish aren&rsquo;t the only things hunting in the shallows. Charleston has an awesome Trout bite, with some real trophies and plenty of keeper-sized fish. Again, <strong>you&rsquo;ll find them in the marshes<\/strong>. Unlike Reds, they prefer to hang out around the edge, waiting to ambush prey. Harder structure, like oyster beds, is also great at holding Trout.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135457\/Charleston-Seatrout-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"An angler holding a Spotted Seatrout with both hands in front of his face so that we can only see the fish and his sunglasses and a cap\" class=\"wp-image-72813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135457\/Charleston-Seatrout-scaled-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135457\/Charleston-Seatrout-scaled-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135457\/Charleston-Seatrout-scaled-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135457\/Charleston-Seatrout-scaled-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>You may hear local anglers refer to Spotted Seatrout as <strong>&ldquo;Winter Trout.&rdquo;<\/strong> Despite this, <strong>fall is the best time <\/strong>to fish for them. They&rsquo;re fattening up ahead of winter and even more aggressive than usual. <strong>Spring is also good,<\/strong> when they&rsquo;re getting ready to spawn. You can still find Trout in winter, but you need to look in deeper holes where they hide from the cold.<\/p><h3 id=\"black-seabass\">Black Seabass<\/h3><p>If you&rsquo;re after good eating, it doesn&#8217;t get much better than Black Seabass. These slow-growing bottom fish are commonly known as <strong>&ldquo;Blackfish&rdquo;<\/strong> in Charleston (no, they don&#8217;t mean Tautog, Northeasteners). They produce flaky white meat that&rsquo;s delicious any way you cook it. If you&#8217;re around <strong>in winter<\/strong>, you&#8217;ve really got to catch some.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135546\/Black-Seabass-Charleston.jpg\" alt=\"A man holding a Black Seabass on a charter boat\" class=\"wp-image-72815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135546\/Black-Seabass-Charleston.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135546\/Black-Seabass-Charleston-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135546\/Black-Seabass-Charleston-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135546\/Black-Seabass-Charleston-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Black Seabass usually hang out around <strong>shallow reefs and rocky structures<\/strong>. You can also find big fish much deeper, but it&rsquo;s not worth wasting the gas. Catching them is pretty simple. Just drop some cut bait on medium tackle and wait for something to bite &ndash; it shouldn&rsquo;t take long.<\/p><h3 id=\"king-mackerel\">King Mackerel<\/h3><p>Every year, Charleston comes alive with monster Kingfish. You can often catch them inside Charleston Harbor itself. Heading out past the <strong>jetties<\/strong>, you&#8217;ve got dozens of <strong>wrecks and artificial reefs<\/strong>, all teeming with Kings. Most SC anglers target Mackerel by trolling live baits, either around structures, near commercial boats, or along the tideline.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135631\/Charleston-King-Mackerel.jpg\" alt=\"Two anglers posing with a big King Mackerel\" class=\"wp-image-72817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135631\/Charleston-King-Mackerel.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135631\/Charleston-King-Mackerel-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135631\/Charleston-King-Mackerel-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135631\/Charleston-King-Mackerel-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Charleston&rsquo;s Mackerel season starts as early as May and continues well into the fall. However, the heat of <strong>August is the best time<\/strong> to target them. This is also peak season for their smaller, tastier cousins: <strong>Spanish Mackerel<\/strong>. Keep them for the grill or use them as bait to tempt in a monster. Either way, you won&rsquo;t go home empty-handed.<\/p><h3 id=\"sharks\">Sharks<\/h3><p>There are over 30 species of Sharks in <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/south-carolina-fishing\/\">South Carolina<\/a>. The main catches inshore are small <strong>Blacktip and Sharpnose Sharks<\/strong>, which are fun for beginners and even for kids (with some adult supervision). However, you can also find bigger species like <strong>Bulls, Hammerheads, and even Tiger Sharks<\/strong>. Whatever you&#8217;re after, <strong>the bite is best in summer<\/strong>, especially at night.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135608\/Shark-Fishing-in-Charleston.jpg\" alt=\"A photo featuring a Shark in the water with a fishing hook in its mouth\" class=\"wp-image-72816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135608\/Shark-Fishing-in-Charleston.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135608\/Shark-Fishing-in-Charleston-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135608\/Shark-Fishing-in-Charleston-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135608\/Shark-Fishing-in-Charleston-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Fishing for Sharks isn&rsquo;t exactly rocket science. Get a hunk of bait, the bloodier and oilier the better, and rig it onto a sturdy hook with a wide leader. If you&rsquo;re fishing on a <strong>boat<\/strong>, you can also chum the water to really get the fish going. If you&#8217;re fishing from <strong>shore<\/strong>, always check with local authorities &ndash; Shark fishing is banned on many of the busier beaches.<\/p><h3 id=\"and-more\">&hellip; And More!<\/h3><p>Years ago, <strong>Tuna<\/strong> dominated <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/technique\/big_game_fishing\/us\/SC\/Charleston?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=12554\">Charleston&rsquo;s deep sea fishing<\/a>. These days, it&rsquo;s the Wahoo that bluewater anglers get excited about. <strong>Wahoo<\/strong> come crashing onto the scene <strong>in early spring<\/strong>. During these early months, fish in the 40&ndash;50 lb range are normal and trophies can be double that. They stick around until<strong> the end of summer<\/strong>, getting smaller as the season goes on.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135719\/Wahoo-Fishing-Charleston.jpg\" alt=\"Three anglers with a big Wahoo caught offshore from Charleston\" class=\"wp-image-72818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135719\/Wahoo-Fishing-Charleston.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135719\/Wahoo-Fishing-Charleston-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135719\/Wahoo-Fishing-Charleston-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135719\/Wahoo-Fishing-Charleston-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Wahoo are the main event, but they&rsquo;re not alone. <strong>Mahi Mahi<\/strong> shine with the blazing <strong>summer<\/strong> sun and stay until<strong> fall<\/strong>. In terms of size, it&rsquo;s the same story. Early-season &ldquo;Dolphin&rdquo; (as they&rsquo;re known here) are normally double the size of the late arrivers. Your best bet for both fish is to troll lures or skirted baits around offshore structures, working temperature breaks at different depths.<\/p><div class='reviews-fetcher-container' data-destination-id='230' data-destination-title='Charleston' data-category-title='' data-category='' data-category-id='' data-trigger='reviews-fetcher' data-viewport-event='view_reviews_fetcher' data-action='In viewport' data-viewport-category='Reviews' data-label=''>\n                    <h3>What anglers said about fishing in Charleston<\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 id=\"how-to-go-fishing-in-charleston\">How to Go Fishing in Charleston<\/h2><p>Be it charter fishing or pier fishing, there are plenty of ways to work these waters. Here are a few options that might suit you, based on your budget, taste, and target species.<\/p><h3 id=\"charter-fishing\">Charter Fishing<\/h3><p>Charleston charter fishing is <strong>the absolute best way<\/strong> to explore these waters. It&rsquo;s that simple. Fishing on a boat lets you reach more remote spots where the biggest fish live. Doing it with a local guide saves years of trial and error. Many of Charleston&rsquo;s charter boats are based in nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/sc\/folly-beach?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=12554\">Folly Beach<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/sc\/mount-pleasant?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=12554\">Mount Pleasant<\/a>. They either offer private charters or shared &ldquo;party boat&rdquo; trips.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/14140953\/Charter-Fishing.jpg\" alt=\"A photo showing several anglers with their captain on Charleston fishing charter boat\" class=\"wp-image-38295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/14140953\/Charter-Fishing.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/14140953\/Charter-Fishing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/14140953\/Charter-Fishing-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Private Charleston fishing charters<\/strong> give you the full VIP experience. You get quality tackle, complete flexibility, and the undivided attention of the captain. <strong>Party boat fishing<\/strong> is more basic. You get a rod and spot on the boat, but much less help from the crew. It&rsquo;s a great budget option for confident anglers. It can be a little frustrating for beginners, though.<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='230' data-destination-title='Charleston' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field=''data-filter-value=''data-headline='Top Fishing Charters in Charleston'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 id=\"surf-fishing\">Surf Fishing<\/h3><p>Surf fishing lets you get in a few casts while also enjoying the beach. This makes it <strong>a good option for family <\/strong>anglers. It&rsquo;s more about the experience than the catch rate, but people have caught some real trophies over the years. Ideally, you should bring your own equipment. Failing that, you can rent a basic surf fishing combo from several spots in town.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135736\/Charleston-Surf-Fishing-.jpg\" alt=\"A photo featuring a row of fishing rods set up on a sandy beach for shore fishing\" class=\"wp-image-72819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135736\/Charleston-Surf-Fishing-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135736\/Charleston-Surf-Fishing--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135736\/Charleston-Surf-Fishing--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135736\/Charleston-Surf-Fishing--150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Your main targets will be <strong>Red Drum, Trout, Flounder, and Whiting<\/strong>. There&rsquo;s also a chance of <strong>Sheepshead, Pompano, Bluefish<\/strong>, and much more showing up. Fair warning, though: you may spend the whole day wrestling <strong>Rays<\/strong> that seem determined to eat every bait you throw out. For the best surf fishing in Charleston hit Folly Beach!<\/p><h3 id=\"pier-fishing\">Pier Fishing<\/h3><p>Piers are perfect for people who just want to catch some fish. While you won&rsquo;t find the same outdoorsy feel that surf fishing offers, you&rsquo;ll get a <strong>serious increase in hookups<\/strong>. There are several <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/5-best-fishing-piers-around-charleston-sc\/\">fishing piers in Charleston<\/a>. Some are full-service, paid piers with tackle shops and restaurants. Others are no-nonsense fishing platforms that you can enjoy for free. Whatever suits you best.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/14140952\/Pier-fishing.jpg\" alt=\"A photo showing a rod and Redfish caught while pier fishing in Charleston, South Carolina\" class=\"wp-image-38299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/14140952\/Pier-fishing.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/14140952\/Pier-fishing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/14140952\/Pier-fishing-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>So, what can you catch? That kind of depends on the pier. The smaller ones are great for <strong>Drum, Trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, and Crab<\/strong>. Head to deeper waters, and you can expect all that plus <strong>Seabass, Cobia, and even King Mackerel<\/strong>. Bear in mind that <strong>Shark fishing is often against the rules<\/strong> on fishing piers.<\/p><h3 id=\"kayak-fishing\">Kayak Fishing<\/h3><p>Have you ever been fishing from shore and thought, &ldquo;If only I could get out to that buoy, lighthouse, or [insert your fish magnet here]&rdquo;? If so, kayak fishing might be right up your alley. It&rsquo;s an easy way to <strong>escape the crowds<\/strong> and find more varied fishing grounds. You can either join a tour or rent a &#8216;yak and head out on your own. Bear in mind that proper fishing kayaks are hard to come by outside of guided tours, though.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135819\/Charleston-Kayak-Fishing-.jpg\" alt=\"A yellow fishing kayak on a beach, with a surf fishing rod near the water behind it\" class=\"wp-image-72820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135819\/Charleston-Kayak-Fishing-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135819\/Charleston-Kayak-Fishing--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135819\/Charleston-Kayak-Fishing--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135819\/Charleston-Kayak-Fishing--150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Your main limitations with kayaks are your experience and fitness levels. Beginners can paddle through the marshes in search of tailing <strong>Reds<\/strong> or drop lines over the inshore structure for <strong>Sheepshead<\/strong>. Skilled &lsquo;yakers often head farther out for <strong>Kingfish<\/strong> and even big game species. However, the weather turns quickly in the Lowcountry, so it&rsquo;s best to fish close to land unless you&rsquo;re a pro.<\/p><h2 id=\"charleston-fishing-spots\">Charleston Fishing Spots<\/h2><p>You&#8217;ll have a blast wherever you wet a line around Charleston because the city&rsquo;s literally surrounded by water, and it&rsquo;s all full of fish. However, there are some tried and true spots that you can always rely on. These aren&rsquo;t hidden honey holes, just popular fishing grounds that consistently produce results. Let&rsquo;s dive into the best fishing spots in Charleston. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/14140952\/Mahi-Mahi.jpg\" alt=\"A photo showing a group of happy anglers with their Mahi Mahi caught while fishing in Charleston\" class=\"wp-image-38300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/14140952\/Mahi-Mahi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/14140952\/Mahi-Mahi-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/14140952\/Mahi-Mahi-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Colonial Lake:<\/strong> The fun starts before you even leave town in Charleston. This tidal pool holds Red Drum, Flounder, Mullet, and more. These aren&rsquo;t babies, either. Just ask the guy who <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postandcourier.com\/sports\/c-of-c-student-lands--inch-red-drum-at\/article_72fe4a7b-3ecd-567d-8bab-1ce859c6a080.html\" target=\"_blank\">caught a 45&rdquo; Redfish<\/a> here!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Folly Beach: <\/strong>Surf anglers, this one&rsquo;s for you. Folly Beach is as productive as it is beautiful. Fish near the lighthouse for Drum, Trout, Bluefish, and even Seabass. Shark fishing is banned here, though.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bulls Bay:<\/strong> One of Charleston&rsquo;s best kayak fishing spots. Launch out of Garris Landing to explore the bay and surrounding creeks for Reds and Trout. Do not fish here in a boat unless you really know the area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Charleston Jetties:<\/strong> If you don&rsquo;t mind choppy water, you&rsquo;ve got to hit the jetties at Charleston Harbor Inlet. They&rsquo;re the go-to place for Red and Black Drum, Trout, Mackerel, Sharks, Tarpon, Seabass, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Charleston 60&rsquo; Reef:<\/strong> An artificial reef complex around 17 miles southeast of the inlet. This is a productive spot for Seabass, Cobia, and Kingfish. You can also come across Barracuda and Grouper out here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comanche Reef:<\/strong> This one&rsquo;s a little farther, around 35 miles offshore. It&rsquo;s well worth it, though. Amberjack, Red Snapper, Grouper, Kings, Cobia &ndash; even Wahoo and Mahi Mahi&nbsp;show up in these waters!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gulf Stream:<\/strong> The Gulf Stream starts 70 miles offshore. Make the trip, and you could catch Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and Tuna, with a chance of Billfish. Otherwise deep drop for large Groupers and Tilefish.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 id=\"when-to-go-fishing-in-charleston\">When to Go Fishing in Charleston<\/h2><p>Most saltwater fish are open year-round in South Carolina. The exceptions are <strong>Striped Bass<\/strong>, which are release-only from June 1 to September 30, and saltwater <strong>Catfishes<\/strong>, which are always closed for harvest. Gigging for <strong>Redfish<\/strong> and <strong>Trout<\/strong> is also prohibited throughout December, January, and February. As we mentioned before, <strong>Shark<\/strong> fishing is banned on Folly Beach, and on many beaches state-wide.<\/p><h3 id=\"charleston-fishing-tournaments\">Charleston Fishing Tournaments<\/h3><p>You might expect a variety of fishing tournaments running throughout the year in Charleston. You&rsquo;d be right. The season kicks off with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scwahooseries.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Carolina Wahoo Series<\/a>, a unique event where you pick any three days <strong>from February until April<\/strong> and head out to catch the biggest &lsquo;Hoos possible.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135846\/Charleston-Charter-Fishing-Season.jpg\" alt=\"An angler fighting a fish on a boat near Folly Beach, SC\" class=\"wp-image-72821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135846\/Charleston-Charter-Fishing-Season.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135846\/Charleston-Charter-Fishing-Season-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135846\/Charleston-Charter-Fishing-Season-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/17135846\/Charleston-Charter-Fishing-Season-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>By the time summer rolls around, you&rsquo;re spoiled for choice of tournaments. <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/pkt.profishingtournaments.com\/tournament.php?id=15#registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Lowcountry Open<\/a> puts both inshore and offshore anglers to the test in <strong>June<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/pkt.profishingtournaments.com\/\">The Hooked on Miracles King Mackerel Tournament<\/a> lets people battle monster Kings for charity in <strong>July<\/strong>. Finally, the season closes with the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.southernredfishcup.com\/src-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southern Redfish Cup<\/a>, which is held in three stages starting in <strong>November<\/strong>. <\/p><p>Meanwhile, those without a boat should go to Mount Pleasant Pier! It hosts a series of family-focused events known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccprc.com\/2038\/Cast-Off-Fishing-Tournaments\">Cast Off Fishing Tournaments<\/a>. These are cheap to enter and are all about having a great time. Sadly, the city&rsquo;s longest-running competition &ndash; the Charleston Trident Fishing Tournament &ndash; ended after 53 years and will be missed by many local anglers.<\/p><h2 id=\"charleston-fishing-regulations\">Charleston Fishing Regulations<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/23082841\/Charleston.jpg\" alt='An infographic featuring the flag of South Carolina and text saying \"Charleston Fishing Regulations, What You Need to Know\" above a vector of a boat against a blue background' class=\"wp-image-69949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/23082841\/Charleston.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/23082841\/Charleston-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/23082841\/Charleston-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/23082841\/Charleston-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Every angler aged 16 and up needs a fishing license to cast lines around Charleston unless you&#8217;re on a licensed Charleston fishing charter or pier. Not all piers are licensed, though, so be sure to ask the staff before you hit the water. For more information on how to purchase your fishing license and which one to choose, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/south-carolina-fishing-license\/\">South Carolina Fishing License guide. <\/a><\/p><p>Besides a valid fishing license, make sure you&rsquo;re familiar with the latest rules and regulations regarding season, size, and bag limits. For more information on this, visit the official South Carolina Department of Natural Resources <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.sc.gov\/regs\/fishing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>. <\/p>    <h2 id=\"charleston-fishing-faqs\">Charleston Fishing FAQs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"fbgb-faq-69e96d760d796\" class=\"fbgb-faq-block aligncenter fbgb-faq-style-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-container\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69e96d760d796-item-0\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Is there good fishing in Charleston, SC?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69e96d760d796-item-0\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Yes. In fact, fishing in Charleston is excellent. This South Carolina gem is famous for both its inshore and offshore fisheries and year-round angling opportunities.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"1\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69e96d760d796-item-1\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">What fish are biting in Charleston?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69e96d760d796-item-1\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Fish that bite in Charleston range from famous inshore catches such as Red Drum and Spotted Seatrout to impressive deep sea giants like Tuna. You can also target King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, and various Sharks.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"2\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69e96d760d796-item-2\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Where to fly fish in Charleston, SC?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69e96d760d796-item-2\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>While you can easily fly fish anywhere in Charlston for Red Drum, Shem Creek Park, near Mount Pleasant, is widely regarded as one of the best fly fishing spots in this area because of the easy shoreline access and plenty of kayaking and wading opportunities.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    \n    <\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is there good fishing in Charleston, SC?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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From monster Wahoo in the deep to Bull Redfish worthy of the name inshore, you can find fish everywhere you look. Throw in great weather, beautiful scenery, and long fishing heritage, and a Charleston fishing trip in South Carolina suddenly jumped to the top of your to-do list.<\/p><p><em>Have you ever been fishing in Charleston? What did you catch and how did you do it? Let us know your tips and stories in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a lot of reasons to love Charleston, SC. Great food, live music, friendly people &ndash; &ldquo;The Holy City&rdquo; is an all-around great place to be. As if that wasn&rsquo;t enough, the fishing in Charleston is outstanding. The city&#8217;s surrounded by salt marshes and tidal creeks. 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