Coastal Georgia is dotted with numerous islands perfect for an angling getaway, and St. Simons Island is one of them. As one of the Golden Isles’ largest barrier islands, St. Simons is a true fishing paradise. Be it an inshore or offshore adventure, St. Simons fishing charters promise to take you where the fish are biting.
Speaking of fish, the island's fisheries are brimming with different potential catches. Blessed with a bay, sound, inlet, and deep blue waters, St. Simons is home to numerous underwater celebrities such as Redfish, Black Drum, Tarpon, Snook, Permit, Sharks, King Mackerel, Cobia, Bluefish, Snappers, Groupers, Mahi Mahi, and many others.
With a plethora of species under its umbrella, St. Simons Island is a year-round fishing playground. You can cast your line whenever you want and a fish will grace the end of it. Some species, however, follow a season. Cobia, for example, are available from March to October, whereas Bluefish are up for grabs between May and February.
To secure a brag-worthy story, team up with a St. Simons fishing charter operator. Their local insight is crucial when deciding when, where, and how to pursue your trophy catch. Regardless of whether you want to go on a half day surf casting trip or a full day deep sea fishing adventure, the expertise of a local captain is invaluable.
Rules & Regulations
If you're 16 or older and plan to fish on your own, you'll need to purchase a valid fishing license before you can wet your line in these waters. In case you're angling with a certified St. Simons fishing charter operator, you don't have to worry about the license as your captain will take care of it.
Amberjack
Black Drum
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Seabass (Black)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bonnethead)
Shark (Hammerhead)
Sheepshead
Snapper (Red)
Spanish Mackerel
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Tripletail
