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Sight fishing remains one of the best wa
Sight fishing remains one of the best wa
May 13, 2025
These trips I recommend no more than two peope and typically takes a little bit of prior fishimg experience. However, there is mothing more fun in the inshore scene in my opinion. Picture a cool morning before a hot day, while the other guide boats have not even touched the water. As we make are initial drive out, we see a sunrise over the marsh and dolphins playing in the river. Right as the sun is just shining enough light to make our first casts, we pull into a shallow flat in just a foot of water. Each angler holds and artificial lure as we slowly ease around looking for wakes from actively feeding redfish against the bank. Suddenly we see 20 or 30 huge wakes on the bank and shrimp getting blown oht of the water. That is when you make your first cast and have a long powerful fight with some light 10 pound line. Taking advantage of these cool mornings is great right now, because during the first hour, the redfish are active enough that you can see their wakes as the feed up aggressively from a distance. The key is to cast well ahead of them and let them swim into where your lure is. You can also buy a few furocious bites on a topwater right now during these same conditions. As the days goes on, the redfish become a bit less active. We may still be able to use the sun to our advantage after it heats up by actually seeing one sitting somewhere or perhaps switch to a bit of structure fishing woth the same lures. Although we may not always, get as many bites as live bait trips doing this, the bites you do get are far more rewarding.
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What anglers said about fishing in Cooper River

We had perfect weather so it was nice for us but I’d prepare for a cool morning and a potentially hot afternoon.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We had perfect weather so it was nice for us but I’d prepare for a cool morning and a potentially hot afternoon.
All In One Charters
All In One Charters
Go out with captain cody at top predator Avengers catch some great fish enjoy the beautiful low country of sc from a different angle
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go out with captain cody at top predator Avengers catch some great fish enjoy the beautiful low country of sc from a different angle
Top Predator Adventures
Top Predator Adventures
The scenery and landscapes in the salt marshes are exceptional, catching fish is always a bonus especially in the warm weather. The right guide like Captain Shane make it happen!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The scenery and landscapes in the salt marshes are exceptional, catching fish is always a bonus especially in the warm weather. The right guide like Captain Shane make it happen!
Barrier Island Fishing Charters
Barrier Island Fishing Charters
Captain Doug was amazing and our kids had an amazing time. We were on 5 different kinds of fish and he helped my daughter hook onto multiple fish... We had a great time and would recommend this for everyone
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Captain Doug was amazing and our kids had an amazing time. We were on 5 different kinds of fish and he helped my daughter hook onto multiple fish... We had a great time and would recommend this for everyone
Sea Breeze Charters
Sea Breeze Charters
This my first big Redfish. Expect some wind and some sun but take the time to go fish.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
This my first big Redfish. Expect some wind and some sun but take the time to go fish.
Four Sons Charters – 24’ Inshore #1
Four Sons Charters – 24’ Inshore #1
If you're looking to target a specific species of fish contact Jeffrey for a fishing report before you book a trip as he knows where they live.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you're looking to target a specific species of fish contact Jeffrey for a fishing report before you book a trip as he knows where they live.
Drumroll Fishing Charters – Folly Beach
Drumroll Fishing Charters – Folly Beach
Wear enough clothes bc it was cold in the am and pack snacks. We were good though.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Wear enough clothes bc it was cold in the am and pack snacks. We were good though.
Drumroll Fishing Charters – Folly Beach
Drumroll Fishing Charters – Folly Beach
Water temp was a little cold so fish were smaller, but Jeffrey at Drumroll charters put us on several types
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Water temp was a little cold so fish were smaller, but Jeffrey at Drumroll charters put us on several types
Drumroll Fishing Charters – Folly Beach
Drumroll Fishing Charters – Folly Beach
Booking with Captain Kaleb for his unrivaled knowledge and passion of fishing.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Booking with Captain Kaleb for his unrivaled knowledge and passion of fishing.
Captain Kaleb Charters
Captain Kaleb Charters
If you go fishing in mid to late March dress warm for morning fishing, it was very cold starting out. It warmed up later in the morning.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you go fishing in mid to late March dress warm for morning fishing, it was very cold starting out. It warmed up later in the morning.
Salty Angler Fishing Charters
Salty Angler Fishing Charters
Sudden wind made the locations a challenge. But with an experienced captain you can find the right spots.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Sudden wind made the locations a challenge. But with an experienced captain you can find the right spots.
Fisher Rose Angling
Fisher Rose Angling
Look at the type of fish you want to fish for and when the fishing is good for that fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Look at the type of fish you want to fish for and when the fishing is good for that fish.
Full Circle Fishing Charters
Full Circle Fishing Charters
Water is still a little too cold for fish to be moving actively, but you can still get some with patience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Water is still a little too cold for fish to be moving actively, but you can still get some with patience.
Atlantic Breeze Charters – Inshore
Atlantic Breeze Charters – Inshore
It was absolutely beautiful out for our trip in February! Barely any wind and super sunny! All you need to bring is a little water and get ready to catch a lot of fish!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was absolutely beautiful out for our trip in February! Barely any wind and super sunny! All you need to bring is a little water and get ready to catch a lot of fish!
Captain Kaleb Charters
Captain Kaleb Charters
Pay attention to the weather and dress appropriately. Contact the Captain for any assistance.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Pay attention to the weather and dress appropriately. Contact the Captain for any assistance.
Captain Kaleb Charters
Captain Kaleb Charters
It was a fantastic day with plenty of action inshore fishing with captain Steve!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was a fantastic day with plenty of action inshore fishing with captain Steve!
Sunshine Charters of Charleston
Sunshine Charters of Charleston
Dress in layers as the climate does change from the time you leave the dock until the time you return back. Bring a mid-sized cooler for your ride home because you will catch some nice fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Dress in layers as the climate does change from the time you leave the dock until the time you return back. Bring a mid-sized cooler for your ride home because you will catch some nice fish.
Sunshine Charters of Charleston
Sunshine Charters of Charleston
Listen to the captain. He is from the area and he knows the area and knows what to look for to out you on fish. If his spot isn't working and he can't get a fish on the line then he will continue to search to put you on some fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Listen to the captain. He is from the area and he knows the area and knows what to look for to out you on fish. If his spot isn't working and he can't get a fish on the line then he will continue to search to put you on some fish.
Salty Habit Charters
Salty Habit Charters
Dress in layers. Started out pretty chilly but got quite warm during the afternoon.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Dress in layers. Started out pretty chilly but got quite warm during the afternoon.
Sunshine Charters of Charleston
Sunshine Charters of Charleston
Be prepared for the weather, you never know what to expect with the wind and surf
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Be prepared for the weather, you never know what to expect with the wind and surf
Charleston Shark and Surf
Charleston Shark and Surf