{"id":41872,"date":"2022-12-27T19:29:19","date_gmt":"2022-12-27T18:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=41872"},"modified":"2026-02-10T17:27:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T17:27:37","slug":"south-carolina-fishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/south-carolina-fishing\/","title":{"rendered":"Fishing in South Carolina: 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\"> 10<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>Combining beautiful beaches, delicious food, and traditional southern hospitality, the &#8220;Palmetto State&#8221; has the perfect recipe for a holiday getaway. And if you mix in the amazing fishing&nbsp;<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=41872\">South Carolina<\/a>&nbsp;offers, this part of the East Coast becomes a destination where even your wildest angling dreams can come true. Don&#8217;t believe us? Just check out this detailed video!<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/szk4ami6b0.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='szk4ami6b0']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/szk4ami6b0\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style><wistia-player media-id=\"szk4ami6b0\" 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;\">South Carolina offers a diverse range of fishing opportunities. With one hundred and eighty seven miles of coastline to explore, there&#039;s no shortage of inshore waters to test your skills in and plenty of fish to face off against. Move offshore instead and you can visit the Gulf Stream where the big game action is unrivaled. And freshwater anglers have several lakes and rivers that they can explore too.\r\n\r\nIn this video, we&#039;re covering what you need to know before you go fishing in South Carolina. We&#039;ll get into where you can go, the fish you can catch, and how to make the most out of your trip. It&#039;s a big state and there&#039;s lots to do, so let&#039;s dive right in. Before getting started, make sure you&#039;re hitting the like and subscribe buttons below to keep up to date with all the latest angling videos.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to choosing where to have your South Carolina fishing adventure take place, you&#039;re really spoiled for choice. There are, however, a few standout locations for both saltwater and freshwater anglers. The first is Charleston. This city is consistently voted as one of the best in the US, and we&#039;re sure the great fishing on offer has something to do with that too. It&#039;s surrounded by salt marshes and tidal creeks, while its deeper waters offer amazing wreck fishing, meaning there&#039;s something for everyone. The top inshore fish you can hook into in Charleston and probably all of South Carolina is redfish. From sight casting in the winter to family fishing trips in the summer months, targeting redfish is a year round activity that&#039;ll satisfy both your desire to battle a big fish and put a meal on the table at the end of the day.\r\n\r\nIf you&#039;re looking for more of an adrenaline rush, Charleston Harbor becomes a breeding ground for dozens of shark varieties once the waters warm up. Or you can set your sights on several reefs and wrecks located between three and forty miles from shore. These are home to snapper, grouper, kingfish, and many more. Another fantastic saltwater fishing destination is Myrtle Beach.\r\n\r\nLocated on a sixty mile strip of Atlantic coastline, it offers up opportunities to target inshore species like redfish and speckled trout. But if you&#039;re looking to head deep offshore, Myrtle Beach is one of the most popular starting points for these trips in the Palmetto State. South Carolina&#039;s big game action takes place in the Gulf Stream, which sits about forty miles from shore. This means some travel time is required to get there and back, but the fish you&#039;ll be rewarded with are more than worth it.\r\n\r\nSpring and summer are peak seasons for deep sea fishing and bring opportunities to hook mahi mahi, huge kingfish, wahoo, and if you&#039;re lucky, maybe even sailfish and marlin. Myrtle Beach sits about a hundred miles north of Charleston. But if you head about the same in the other direction, you&#039;ll reach Hilton Head Island. It&#039;s mainly known for being a very popular summer tourist spot, but it&#039;s also home to some of the state&#039;s most diverse fish populations.\r\n\r\nEverything from redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and even tarpon can be hooked in its inshore waters.\r\n\r\nIt&#039;s also rich in sharks, which are one of the most popular species to target nearly year round. Despite what you might think, inshore shark fishing for species like blacktip and bonnethead is a great activity for the whole family. And when you have an experienced captain on board with you, you can be sure your trip will be as safe as it is fun. Saltwater fishing isn&#039;t just limited to these hot spots either. Merle&#039;s Inlet, located just south of Myrtle Beach, is nicknamed the seafood capital of the world, which can only mean that the fishing is fantastic. Not to mention Little River, Georgetown, Mount Pleasant, and many, many more. And if freshwater fishing is your sport, there&#039;s plenty you can look forward to as well.\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina is home to several major lakes and four major rivers. One of the best known is Lake Murray. The favorites to target here are striped bass and largemouth bass, especially in the spring and summer months. You can also try your luck against these species in the Santee Cooper Lakes, Lake Hartwell, the Addisto River, and many more.\r\n\r\nNow that we&#039;ve covered some of South Carolina&#039;s fishing hotspots and the species you can target while casting a line here, it&#039;s time to talk seasonality. In short, the fishing is great year round, but the availability of some species is highly season specific. Overall, the best months for fishing are May through September. This is typically when the season for grouper fishing opens, the snapper are biting, and migratory species like billfish and mahi mahi are present in the Gulf Stream. Things are just as good closer to shore with kingfish and cobia biting actively as well as flounder and speckled trout. Redfish and some varieties of sharks on the other hand are present year round. In the colder months, you&#039;ll find them in shallower waters where it&#039;s warmer, whereas the summertime pushes them further out to the estuaries and open waters.\r\n\r\nThere are a few different ways to go fishing in South Carolina. The easiest and most effective is with a fishing charter. Charter boats include your fishing equipment, a saltwater fishing license, and most importantly, a knowledgeable captain who will take you to the best spots and even clean your catch in some cases. It&#039;s also your only option if you&#039;re looking to explore areas further from shore, including the reefs and wrecks and the Gulf Stream.\r\n\r\nIf charter fishing isn&#039;t an option for you, you can also cast a line from shore. Surf fishing along South Carolina&#039;s beaches and low country can put you on anything from bluefish and croaker to trophy redfish depending on the time of year. You can also cast a line from one of South Carolina&#039;s many piers. Saltwater fishing piers include Myrtle Beach&#039;s legendary Apache Pier and Mount Pleasant&#039;s Memorial Warfront Park Pier.\r\n\r\nOr freshwater anglers can cast into Lake Hartwell from the fishing pier in Darwin H. Wright Park. Now that you know where to go fishing, what to catch, and when and how to do so, you&#039;re almost ready to get out on the water. The only thing left to cover is a few important rules and regulations.\r\n\r\nIn South Carolina, every person older than the age of sixteen needs to buy either a saltwater or freshwater license before heading out. There are a few exceptions to this rule, including when you&#039;re fishing in saltwater aboard a licensed charter boat. For more information on what license you need and to see up to date price breakdowns, check out our full blog article. Even though the fishing in South Carolina is good year round, some species may be off limits at the time of your visit.\r\n\r\nIn any case, your captain will make sure you&#039;re following any rules related to open seasons, bag limits, and size limits. If you&#039;re fishing on your own, make sure you&#039;re staying up to date on any closures via the Carolina Department of Natural Resources website. And that&#039;s it. You&#039;re ready to start planning your fishing trip in South Carolina.\r\n\r\nThe Palmetto State has so much to offer, so likely it&#039;s the first of many. To make finding the right fishing charter for you and the trip you&#039;re planning easier, download the Fishing Booker app. It&#039;s available on Google Play and the App Store and allows you to browse the largest selection of fishing charters and book your trip fast and easy. Or check us out online at fishing booker dot com and start planning your South Carolina fishing trip today.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/wistia-player><p><\/p><p>With 187 miles of coastline to explore, you&#8217;ll find no shortage of inshore waters to test your skills in. You&#8217;ll discover extensive marshes, flats, and inlets that provide a habitat for numerous fish you can chase. Move offshore, and there&#8217;s the Gulf Stream, where some of the fiercest game fish roam. Meanwhile, freshwater enthusiasts will have several world-class lakes to enjoy at their leisure.<\/p><p>Sounds exciting, right? Then read on and we&#8217;ll cover everything you need to know about fishing in South Carolina.<\/p><p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>What are you interested in?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#best-fish-to-catch-in-south-carolina\" style=\"border-radius:100px;background-color:#2185c5\">Best Fish to Catch in South Carolina<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#when-to-go-fishing-in-south-carolina\" style=\"border-radius:100px;background-color:#2185c5\">When to Go Fishing in South Carolina<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#south-carolina-fishing-spots\" style=\"border-radius:100px;background-color:#2185c5\">South Carolina Fishing Spots<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#how-to-go-fishing-in-south-carolina\" style=\"border-radius:100px;background-color:#2185c5\">How to Go Fishing in South Carolina<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#south-carolina-fishing-trips\" style=\"border-radius:100px;background-color:#2185c5\">South Carolina Fishing Trips<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#south-carolina-fishing-regulations\" style=\"border-radius:100px;background-color:#2185c5\">South Carolina Fishing Regulations<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"best-fish-to-catch-in-south-carolina\">Best Fish to Catch in South Carolina<\/h2><p class=\"has-text-align-left\">When you consider that there&#8217;s a whole ocean full of fish to explore, as well as freshwater rivers and lakes, you can imagine that there are many species you can catch in the Palmetto State. The list of record fish is so long that we have a <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/south-carolina-fish-records\/\">dedicated article to them<\/a>! In the meantime, take a look at the most popular fish that we hope you&#8217;ll enjoy hunting:<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-wp-image-link-list-block\"><div class=\"custom-row\"><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/south-carolina-redfish\/\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/06\/14135608\/Redfish-Boca-Grande.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Redfish<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/spotted-seatrout\/us\/SC?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=41872\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/03\/14134047\/Speckled-Trout-Perdido-Pass.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Spotted Seatrout<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/tarpon-fishing-in-south-carolina\/\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14131007\/tarpon-fly-fishing-sc.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Tarpon<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-wp-image-link-list-block\"><div class=\"custom-row\"><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/king-mackerel-kingfish\/us\/SC?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=41872\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/03\/14134045\/King-Mackerel-Perdido-Pass.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">King Mackerel<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/dolphin-mahi-mahi\/us\/SC?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=41872\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/09\/14134839\/Mahi-Mahi-10.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Mahi Mahi<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/wahoo\/us\/SC?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=41872\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/07\/14141019\/Wahoo-1.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Wahoo<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><h3 id=\"best-freshwater-targets-in-south-carolina\">Best Freshwater Targets in South Carolina<\/h3><p>For freshwater anglers, South Carolina&#8217;s waters are a treasure trove. The state&#8217;s lakes and rivers play host to various game fish, with some of them also serving as popular venues for fishing tournaments. What this should tell you is that the action is good enough to draw in anglers from all over the country. So let&#8217;s review some of the species you&#8217;ll get to target here.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14140225\/Largemouth-Bass-South-Carolina.jpg\" alt=\"An angler in a cap and sunglasses, posing with a big Largemouth Bass he caught fishing on Lake Hartwell in South Carolina on a sunny day.\" class=\"wp-image-41887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14140225\/Largemouth-Bass-South-Carolina.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14140225\/Largemouth-Bass-South-Carolina-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14140225\/Largemouth-Bass-South-Carolina-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of Electric City Fishing Charters.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Largemouth Bass<\/strong>: We&#8217;ll kick things off with a freshwater superstar &ndash; Largemouth Bass. They&#8217;re the most popular game fish in the US, period. Lakes such as <strong>Murray<\/strong>, <strong>Santee<\/strong> <strong>Cooper<\/strong>, and <strong>Greenwood<\/strong> are just some of the waters where elite-level Bass fishing awaits. Largemouth are available from early spring to late fall, with the fishing patterns changing each season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Striped Bass<\/strong>: Known for their bulkiness and power, Striped Bass are another beloved fish you&#8217;ll encounter in South Carolina. Some of the spots to catch Stripers include Lakes <strong>Hartwell<\/strong> and <strong>Murray<\/strong>, but also the <strong>Intracoastal<\/strong> <strong>Waterway<\/strong> and the <strong>Savannah<\/strong> <strong>River<\/strong>. Spring and fall are generally the best times to go for them, though they&#8217;ll bite in summer, too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Catfish<\/strong>: Capable of growing to monstrous sizes, Catfish are among the most exciting fighters you can face while fishing in freshwater. Three species prowl the state&#8217;s waters, including Flathead, Channel, and Blue Catfish. For the best action, you should make your way to the <strong>Santee<\/strong> <strong>Cooper<\/strong> <strong>Lakes<\/strong>, though they&#8217;re certainly not the only place to find Cats. And while they&#8217;ll bite throughout the year, early spring through summer is when the fishing is the hottest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crappie:<\/strong> Rejoicing everyone from kids to experienced anglers, Crappie are always a welcome sight. They&#8217;re equal parts delicious and fun to catch, making them true sought-after targets in South Carolina&#8217;s waters. The bite catches fire in spring when these fish move to the shallows. Visit lakes such as <strong>Clarks<\/strong> <strong>Hill<\/strong>, <strong>Fishing<\/strong> <strong>Creek<\/strong>, and <strong>Blalock<\/strong>, among others, and you&#8217;ll soon have some Crappie to put on the pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trout<\/strong>: Anglers privy to the fine art of fly fishing will be glad to know there are also Trout swimming in the Palmetto State&#8217;s rivers and lakes. To catch them, you&#8217;ll have to venture upstate and explore the mountain waters. Beautiful <strong>Lake<\/strong> <strong>Jocassee<\/strong> is one of the prime locations to target Trout, but so are the <strong>Chattooga<\/strong>, <strong>Saluda<\/strong>, and <strong>Chauga<\/strong> Rivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"best-inshore-targets-in-south-carolina\">Best Inshore Targets in South Carolina<\/h3><p>Once you move away from rivers and lakes to South Carolina&#8217;s shores, there&#8217;ll be a whole new world of fishing to experience. And what a world it is. This part of the Atlantic coastline boasts a fantastic inshore fishery, with a range of species that&#8217;ll provide you with a challenge and serve some delicious meals.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/04\/14133939\/South-Carolina-Redfish.jpg\" alt=\"A bearded angler in sunglasses and a hat, kneeling on one knee on the bow of his boat, holding a Redfish he caught inshore fishing in South Carolina, with the blurred waters and skies in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-49097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/04\/14133939\/South-Carolina-Redfish.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/04\/14133939\/South-Carolina-Redfish-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/04\/14133939\/South-Carolina-Redfish-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/04\/14133939\/South-Carolina-Redfish-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of On The Fly Outfitter.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/redfish\/us\/SC?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=41872\">Redfish<\/a><\/strong>: Bestowed with both brawn and beauty, Redfish are a staple species of South Carolina&#8217;s inshore fishing grounds. Anglers love catching them, whether it&#8217;s for the challenge or for food. Better yet, Redfish are readily available <strong>throughout the year<\/strong>, eagerly biting on a variety of baits and lures. The biggest, Bull Redfish, show up in <strong>April and May<\/strong> and <strong>September and October<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/spotted-seatrout\/us\/SC?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=41872\">Spotted Seatrout<\/a><\/strong>: Also known as Speckled Trout (or Specks), these are another fish you&#8217;ll commonly catch while inshore fishing in South Carolina. Besides being fun to catch, Seatrout are also excellent table fare. Furthermore, you can catch them almost whenever you visit, but <strong>late fall<\/strong> and <strong>early winter<\/strong> are especially prolific.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/spanish-mackerel\/us\/SC?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=41872\">Spanish Mackerel<\/a><\/strong>: Like many other species, Spanish Mackerel follow bait fish, meaning you&#8217;ll find them close to shore or further away, depending on how their food migrates. They visit South Carolina&#8217;s shores in <strong>spring<\/strong> and stay inshore and nearshore <strong>through fall<\/strong>. You can catch them from beaches and piers or aboard charter boats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/sheepshead\/us\/SC?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=41872\">Sheepshead<\/a><\/strong>: Another delicious fish you&#8217;ll find in South Carolina&#8217;s waters are Sheepshead. They feed primarily on crustaceans, giving them a Shellfish taste. This is why you&#8217;ll sometimes hear anglers calling them &#8220;Poor Man&#8217;s Lobster.&#8221; In South Carolina, you can catch Sheepshead <strong>year-round<\/strong>, with summer yielding the best numbers and winter the biggest fish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flounder<\/strong>: In the different inlets, bays, marshes, and flats, Flounder have found a perfect home in South Carolina. You can catch them everywhere along the Atlantic coast, although the Myrtle Beach area is the most famous for its Flatfish action. <strong>Summer<\/strong> and <strong>fall<\/strong> are considered the best times to catch these tasty critters.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Of course, the fish we named thus far are just a few of the many available inshore in South Carolina. <strong>Black<\/strong> <strong>Drum<\/strong> are popular targets, and so are <strong>Weakfish<\/strong>, <strong>Whiting<\/strong>, and many other species. The state even enjoys an exciting <strong>Tarpon<\/strong> season each August and September, so there&#8217;s plenty on offer whenever you visit.<\/p><h3 id=\"best-nearshore-and-offshore-targets-in-south-carolina\">Best Nearshore and Offshore Targets in South Carolina<\/h3><p>If you think of inshore fishing as an appetizer, then South Carolina&#8217;s nearshore and offshore waters are a smorgasbord. The list of species you can catch grows the further you go off the coast, and the fish get bigger, too. While it&#8217;d take a whole another article to cover them all, we&#8217;ll name some of the most common nearshore and offshore catches you&#8217;ll face in the Palmetto State.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14140226\/King-Mackerel-South-Carolina.jpg\" alt=\"An angler in sunglasses and a hat sitting on the side of a boat, holding a huge King Mackerel he reeled in on a sunny day with the water behind him.\" class=\"wp-image-41885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14140226\/King-Mackerel-South-Carolina.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14140226\/King-Mackerel-South-Carolina-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14140226\/King-Mackerel-South-Carolina-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of Four Sons Charters.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Black Seabass<\/strong>: For anglers looking to put something in the cooler, there are hardly better targets than Black Seabass. They&#8217;re feisty creatures, fighting well for their size. You&#8217;ll also find them just a few miles offshore, on the reefs, making them reachable even on half-day trips. For the best shot at catching Black Seabass in South Carolina, fish during <strong>winter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cobia<\/strong>: South Carolina was once famous as one of the best Cobia fisheries out there. And while the glory days have somewhat passed, there are still plenty of opportunities to catch these curious fish. The action is best off <strong>Beaufort<\/strong> and <strong>Hilton Head Island<\/strong>, but you&#8217;ll find them elsewhere along the coast, too. Cobia often follow Sharks and Rays, and will sometimes even swim up to your boat. But while getting them to bite isn&#8217;t too hard, the battle itself is intense and supremely exciting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/king-mackerel-kingfish\/us\/SC?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=41872\">King Mackerel<\/a><\/strong>: With streamlined bodies and jaws full of razor-sharp teeth, King Mackerel are born predators. They&#8217;ll strike your bait with force and grace you with a thrilling battle. In South Carolina, King Mackerel season runs from <strong>April to November<\/strong>, with the biggest specimens showing up around August. Depending on their moving patterns, they&#8217;re caught everywhere from the beach to the Gulf Stream, though the best fishing is usually around offshore ledges, reefs, and live bottoms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/dolphin-mahi-mahi\/us\/SC?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=41872\">Mahi Mahi<\/a><\/strong>: Known for their striking colors and exquisite taste, Mahi Mahi are an ever-popular target for South Carolina anglers. They show up in the offshore waters around <strong>May<\/strong> and the fishing stays hot through <strong>August<\/strong>. During this time, you can hunt for them by boarding charter boats in places such as <strong>Murrells Inlet<\/strong>, <strong>Charleston<\/strong>, and <strong>Myrtle<\/strong> <strong>Beach<\/strong>, among others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/wahoo\/us\/SC?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=41872\">Wahoo<\/a><\/strong>: In terms of appearance, Wahoo resemble King Mackerel. But between the two, Wahoo grow larger, swim faster, and pull harder. They&#8217;re game fish on steroids and their battles are nothing short of epic. In South Carolina, you&#8217;ll get to encounter Wahoo starting <strong>April<\/strong>, but <strong>late summer<\/strong> and <strong>early<\/strong> <strong>fall<\/strong> bode even better. They&#8217;ll wait for you offshore in the Gulf Stream.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>In addition to these five species, there are at least a dozen more you&#8217;ll find dangling off the end of your line. Big <strong>Amberjack<\/strong>, <strong>Grouper<\/strong>, and <strong>Red<\/strong> <strong>Snapper<\/strong> stalk the underwater reefs. Meanwhile, the <strong>Gulf<\/strong> <strong>Stream<\/strong> enjoys yearly visits from <strong>Marlin<\/strong> and <strong>Sailfish<\/strong>, as well as <strong>Yellowfin<\/strong> and <strong>Bluefin<\/strong> <strong>Tuna<\/strong>. They&#8217;re the kind of fish anglers live to contend with.<\/p><div class='reviews-fetcher-container' data-destination-id='243' data-destination-title='South Carolina' 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 South Carolina<\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 id=\"when-to-go-fishing-in-south-carolina\">When to Go Fishing in South Carolina<\/h2><p>South Carolina is blessed with excellent <strong>year-round fishing<\/strong>, though what you can catch each <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/south-carolina-fishing-seasons\/\">season<\/a> varies. During winter, most of the saltwater angling is concentrated inshore. At that time, you&#8217;ll have your pick between <strong>Redfish<\/strong>, <strong>Black<\/strong> <strong>Drum<\/strong>, <strong>Sheepshead<\/strong>, and <strong>Speckled<\/strong> <strong>Trout<\/strong>. There&#8217;s also some action on the nearshore reefs, provided the weather allows you to get out.<\/p><p>The fishing improves as waters warm up, with April bringing the likes of <strong>Wahoo<\/strong> and <strong>Tuna<\/strong> to South Carolina&#8217;s part of the Gulf Stream. They&#8217;re followed by <strong>Mahi Mahi<\/strong>, <strong>Marlin<\/strong>, and <strong>Sailfish<\/strong>. By the time summer arrives, deep sea fishing will be on fire, teeming with all kinds of game fish. Inshore angling will stay solid as well, even improving during fall, once <strong>Bull<\/strong> <strong>Redfish<\/strong> and big <strong>Seatrout<\/strong> show up. Have a look at the chart below for a month-by-month breakdown.<\/p><table class=\"table table-bordered table-hover\">\n   <thead>\n      <tr>\n         <th>Species<\/th>\n         <th>Jan<\/th>\n         <th>Feb<\/th>\n         <th>Mar<\/th>\n         <th>Apr<\/th>\n         <th>May<\/th>\n         <th>Jun<\/th>\n         <th>Jul<\/th>\n         <th>Aug<\/th>\n         <th>Sep<\/th>\n         <th>Oct<\/th>\n         <th>Nov<\/th>\n         <th>Dec<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n   <\/thead>\n   <tbody>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Amberjack<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Black Drum<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Bluefish<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Cobia<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Flounder<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\t  <tr>\n         <td><strong>Kingfish<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Mahi Mahi<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Marlin<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Redfish<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Sailfish<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Speckled Trout<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Tarpon<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Tuna<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Wahoo<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n   <\/tbody>\n<\/table><p>Meanwhile, freshwater fishing in South Carolina follows a separate pattern. <strong>Spring<\/strong> and <strong>fall<\/strong> are arguably the best seasons to catch most of the state&#8217;s stillwater denizens. This is because many fish tend to move to shallow waters during these times, making it that much easier to find them and entice the bite. <\/p><p>Summer fishing is very solid as well, though the fish will hide in deeper waters. Lastly, while winter might be the slowest season, there&#8217;s still good <strong>Catfish<\/strong> and <strong>Bass<\/strong> fishing on lakes such as Santee Cooper. Here&#8217;s how it all looks on a calendar:<\/p><table class=\"table table-bordered table-hover\">\n   <thead>\n      <tr>\n         <th>Species<\/th>\n         <th>Jan<\/th>\n         <th>Feb<\/th>\n         <th>Mar<\/th>\n         <th>Apr<\/th>\n         <th>May<\/th>\n         <th>Jun<\/th>\n         <th>Jul<\/th>\n         <th>Aug<\/th>\n         <th>Sep<\/th>\n         <th>Oct<\/th>\n         <th>Nov<\/th>\n         <th>Dec<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n   <\/thead>\n   <tbody>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Catfish<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n\n      <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n         <td><strong>Crappie<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Striped Bass<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Largemouth Bass<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n<tr>\n         <td><strong>Perch<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Trout<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table><h2 id=\"south-carolina-fishing-spots\">South Carolina Fishing Spots<\/h2><p>By now, you might be thinking, &#8220;Okay, but where do I go to reel in all these fish?&#8221; If so, we have the exact thing you&#8217;re looking for. Click the images for more information on some of the best places to start your South Carolina adventure.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-wp-image-link-list-block\"><div class=\"custom-row\"><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/charleston-fishing\/\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2018\/12\/14134338\/Charleston-1.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Charleston<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/myrtle-beach-fishing\/\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2018\/12\/14134337\/Myrtle-Beach.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Myrtle Beach<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/murrells-inlet-fishing\/\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14140225\/Murrells-Inlet-.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Murrells Inlet<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-wp-image-link-list-block\"><div class=\"custom-row\"><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/hilton-head-fishing-complete-guide\/\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14140224\/Hilton-Head-Island.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Hilton Head Island<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-on-santee-cooper\/\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/14135545\/santee-cooper-general-.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Santee Cooper<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/folly-beach-fishing\/\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14140222\/Folly-Beach.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Folly Beach<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-wp-image-link-list-block\"><div class=\"custom-row\"><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/georgetown-fishing\/\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/03\/14133956\/Georgetown-aerial-1.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Georgetown<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/lake-hartwell-fishing\/\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135958\/Andersonville-Island-Lake-Hartwell.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Lake Hartwell<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/mount-pleasant-fishing\/\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14133120\/MP-Shoreline.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Mount Pleasant<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-wp-image-link-list-block\"><div class=\"custom-row\"><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/little-river-fishing-the-complete-guide\/\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/07\/14132923\/little-river-aerial-2.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Little River<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/kiawah-island-fishing\/\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130832\/kiawah-island-aerial.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Kiawah Island<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"how-to-go-fishing-in-south-carolina\">How to Go Fishing in South Carolina<\/h2><p>You can probably tell just how diverse fishing in South Carolina is. Therefore, there are also different techniques you can use to entice the bite, whether it&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/technique\/fly-fishing\/us\/SC?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=41872\">fly fishing<\/a>, trolling, bottom fishing, or anything else. Here, we&#8217;ll focus on the main <em>types<\/em> of fishing you can experience in the Palmetto State.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-wp-image-link-list-block\"><div class=\"custom-row\"><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/charters\/search\/us\/SC?search_location=u0026booking_date%3Du0026booking_days%3D1u0026booking_persons%3D2u0026booking_children%3D0u0026orderby%3Drecommendedu0026offset%3D0u0026limit%3D15u0026fishingTypeFilter%5B%5D%3Dfishing_type_inshore&amp;utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=41872\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/02\/14150729\/Charleston-Charter-Fishing-scaled.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Inshore Fishing<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/technique\/big-game-fishing\/us\/SC?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=41872\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14140217\/Bluefin-Tuna-Fishing-in-San-Diego-Trolling.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Deep Sea Fishing<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/charters\/search\/us\/SC?search_location=u0026booking_date%3Du0026booking_days%3D1u0026booking_persons%3D2u0026booking_children%3D0u0026orderby%3Drecommendedu0026offset%3D0u0026limit%3D15u0026fishingTypeFilter%5B%5D%3Dfishing_type_lake&amp;utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=41872\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135958\/Shore-Fishing-Lake-Hartwell.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Freshwater Fishing<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inshore Fishing<\/strong>: South Carolina&#8217;s coast is comprised of different marshes, inlets, channels, and bays. Along these, you&#8217;ll find a whole range of inshore species to hunt for. Whether it&#8217;s sight fishing for Redfish or bottom fishing for Flounder and Sheepshead, there&#8217;s always something to do here. Compared to the open ocean, the coastal waters are much calmer, making inshore fishing in South Carolina the ideal <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/5-best-south-carolina-family-fishing-locations\/\">family activity<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deep Sea Fishing<\/strong>: But some anglers love hearing that drag scream. If you belong to that group, you&#8217;ll be right at home in South Carolina&#8217;s offshore waters. To recap from before, this part of the Atlantic Ocean is visited by Marlin, Tuna, Sailfish, and Wahoo every year. These big, speedy fish are some of the toughest fighters you can hope to encounter. Deep sea trips can start from anywhere on the coast of South Carolina, but <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/deep-sea-fishing-in-charleston\/\">Charleston<\/a> and Hilton Head, in particular, are popular starting points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freshwater Fishing<\/strong>: South Carolina&#8217;s lakes and rivers are a freshwater angler&#8217;s dream. Marion and Moultrie, together known as the Santee Cooper Lakes, are the most popular destinations. However, other lakes such as Joccassee, Hartwell, and Murray, as well as the Waccamaw and Savannah Rivers are also top-tier locations. They all hold the promise of big Bass, hungry Catfish, chubby Stripers, and more. There&#8217;s also great fly fishing for Trout in the western part of the state.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 id=\"south-carolina-fishing-trips\">South Carolina Fishing Trips<\/h2><p>Between all the lakes, rivers, inshore hotspots, and deep sea hunting grounds, it can be hard to decide where to begin. Luckily, <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/charters\/search\/us\/SC?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=41872\">South Carolina&#8217;s charter captains<\/a> are there to help you figure it out. They&#8217;re specialists in what they do, whether it&#8217;s inshore, offshore, or freshwater fishing. So all you need to do is find one you like. Check them out.<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='243' data-destination-title='South Carolina' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field=''data-filter-value=''data-headline='Top Fishing Charters in South Carolina'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><p><\/p><h2 id=\"south-carolina-fishing-regulations\">South Carolina Fishing Regulations<\/h2><p>In South Carolina,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/south-carolina-fishing-license\/\">anglers aged 16 and older<\/a>&nbsp;must have fishing licenses to fish legally. However, when you fish on board saltwater charter boats, your captain will cover you. If you&#8217;re unsure whether you need a freshwater or a saltwater license,&nbsp;<strong>Highway 17<\/strong>&nbsp;is considered the official dividing line. The waters west of the highway are considered freshwater, while everything east is saltwater. Check out the video below for a further breakdown:<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/4jagfixoc2.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='4jagfixoc2']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/4jagfixoc2\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style><wistia-player media-id=\"4jagfixoc2\" 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;\">So you&#039;re ready to head out on a South Carolina fishing trip, and just one thing stands between you and the water, getting a South Carolina fishing license. You may be asking yourself questions like, do I even need one or which one should I get? We&#039;re answering those and more in today&#039;s video. But before we get started, make sure you hit the like and subscribe buttons below to stay up on all the latest fishing videos.\r\n\r\nThe first thing you&#039;ll need to figure out is who in your party needs a license.\r\n\r\nThe general rule is that every person over the age of sixteen has to have a valid fishing license on them before hitting the water.\r\n\r\nThere are a few exceptions, though. Like if you&#039;re fishing with a licensed charter captain aboard a charter boat, the cost of your license will be included in the price of the trip. Other cases where you won&#039;t need a fishing license include if you&#039;re military personnel on active duty or on leave in South Carolina, a veteran with total disability, as well as if you have permission to fish in someone&#039;s or your own private pond. The state also hosts two free fishing days a year on May thirty first and July fourth, where anyone and everyone can get in on the action.\r\n\r\nIf you fall into the category of people needing a fishing license, the next thing you&#039;re probably wondering is which one to get. It depends on a few factors, namely whether you&#039;re a South Carolina resident or not and whether you&#039;re fishing in saltwater or freshwater. The first difference between resident and non resident licenses is price. The cost of resident licenses is lower than for non residents, which is common in most states.\r\n\r\nYou can find full price breakdowns for South Carolina fishing licenses in our extensive blog article linked in the description box below. There are also some licenses that are only available to residents or non residents, so let&#039;s take a closer look at all of your options.\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina residents can choose between long term or short term licenses. If your annual fishing trip is the only time you get out on the water, the fourteen day license is your best bet. These are available to purchase for either saltwater or freshwater fishing and are the most affordable option you don&#039;t fish often. On the other hand, if you&#039;re an avid angler who&#039;s out on the water every chance they get, the one year or three year saltwater or freshwater fishing licenses give you more bang for your buck. Another special perk for South Carolina residents is the option to buy Sportsman licenses, which give you both fishing and hunting privileges. If you&#039;re over the age of sixty four, you can also apply for a lifetime fishing and hunting license and spend the rest of your days worry free.\r\n\r\nNon residents visiting South Carolina for a good time but not a long time have a few short term license options. In the case that you&#039;re saltwater fishing, you can purchase one day or seven day licenses.\r\n\r\nThere&#039;s also a one year saltwater license available to nonresidents who know they&#039;ll be casting a line in South Carolina&#039;s Atlantic waters more than once or twice. For those of you more interested in checking out the state&#039;s lakes, rivers, and streams, the fourteen day freshwater license is your shortest term option. If you know you&#039;ll be visiting multiple times a year, the one year and three year freshwater fishing licenses are a better choice. If you&#039;re not sure whether you need a freshwater or a saltwater license, there&#039;s a rule that can help you Highway seventeen is considered the official dividing line between freshwater and saltwater fisheries. Everything west of the highway is considered freshwater, while the coastal waters to the east are saltwater.\r\n\r\nSo far, choosing a fishing license in South Carolina is pretty straightforward, but\r\n\r\nthere are some additional requirements to take into account if you plan on using special equipment to catch non game freshwater fish. That means that using gear like eel pots, trots, and juglines will require you to obtain some additional permits alongside your regular fishing license.\r\n\r\nYou can purchase both fishing licenses and additional permits in a few different ways. You can buy one from the comfort of your own home or in person, whatever works best for you.\r\n\r\nTo buy a fishing license online, just head to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources website. After that, print out the license and you&#039;re all set. If you&#039;d rather have someone talk you through it, you can give the folks at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources a call or visit one of the five hundred licensed vendors in South Carolina that can sell you one.\r\n\r\nIf you&#039;ve already bought a fishing license but lost it in the meantime, don&#039;t worry. It&#039;s easy to get a replacement. All you need to do is pay a visit to South Carolina Department of Natural Resources offices or to a local license vendor and submit a written statement confirming you&#039;ve lost your license. After that, you&#039;ll pay a three dollar fee for a replacement. For duplicate tags or special permits, email or call the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and they&#039;ll help you out.\r\n\r\nSo you see, choosing and getting the right South Carolina fishing license is pretty simple. If you&#039;re looking for even more detailed information on license types as well as full price breakdowns, hit the link in the description box and check out our extensive blog post. You can also drop us a line in the comments below. And that&#039;s it. You&#039;re ready to fish. Pack up your gear, book a South Carolina fishing charter with FishingBooker, and let the fun begin. See you on the water.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/wistia-player><p>If you&#8217;re fishing on your own, make sure to check out the&nbsp;DNR website and get up to date on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.sc.gov\/regs\/fishing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fish size and bag limits<\/a>&nbsp;before you head out. The fishing takes place year-round, but some species may be closed for harvest around the time you might be planning your trip. On charter boats, the captain will usually keep track of what&#8217;s legal to keep and what&#8217;s not, so you can relax and focus on the fishing.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"south-carolina-fishing-faqs\">South Carolina Fishing FAQs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"fbgb-faq-69d8824ae2ec2\" 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-69d8824ae2ec2-item-0\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Does South Carolina have good fishing?<\/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-69d8824ae2ec2-item-0\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Yes, some of the best! The action is top-notch across the Palmetto State. A testament to this are the numerous fresh and saltwater fishing tournaments that take place in South Carolina each year. So whether you\u2019re looking for food fish or your next trophy, both are possible here!<\/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-69d8824ae2ec2-item-1\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">What kind of fishing is there in South Carolina?<\/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-69d8824ae2ec2-item-1\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Variety is the keyword when it comes to fishing in South Carolina. The state boasts a vibrant freshwater scene and even wilder saltwater angling. From trophy Bass to offshore Tuna, everything is in the cards when you\u2019re fishing these waters.<\/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-69d8824ae2ec2-item-2\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">What&#039;s the best month to fish in South Carolina?<\/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-69d8824ae2ec2-item-2\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>There\u2019s good fishing year-round in South Carolina. However, if you\u2019re a freshwater enthusiast, the angling is at its best in spring, followed by fall. For inshore and offshore fishing, it all depends on what you want to catch, but most species will be biting from spring until winter.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"3\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69d8824ae2ec2-item-3\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Can you fish without a license in South Carolina?<\/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-69d8824ae2ec2-item-3\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Most anglers aged 16 and over will need to buy fishing licenses or risk a fine. However, exceptions exist for anglers fishing aboard charter boats, totally disabled veterans, and active-duty South Carolina residents. You can also fish without a license in private ponds if the owner gives permission. Finally, South Carolina offers two free fishing days each year, falling on May 31st and July 4th.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"4\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69d8824ae2ec2-item-4\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">What is the biggest fish caught in South Carolina?<\/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-69d8824ae2ec2-item-4\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>South Carolina holds the record for the largest Tiger Shark ever caught, weighing 1,780 pounds. 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