/r/charlestonfishing

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All things fishing - fresh, inshore, nearshore and off shore - in and around the Charleston, SC area.

All things fishing - fresh, inshore, nearshore and off shore - in and around the Charleston, SC area. Grab a seat, pop open a cold one and share a fish story or two.

Well-thought-out questions welcome.

Buy, Sell, Trade posts welcome, in moderation.

Community Rules

Rule 0: Follow Reddit Rules, Redditquitte - and don't be a jerk.
Rule 1: Submissions must be related to fishing (crabs, oysters, clams and other legally taken sea-life too) in the greater Charleston, SC area
Rule 2: No self-promotion without mod permission.

The mods reserve the right to remove content, comments, and users who do not comply with our community rules or that otherwise diminish the value of the community

Resources

SC DNR Fishing Portal
Berkeley County Bank & Pier List
Charleston County Bank & Pier List
Dorchester County Bank & Pier List
Coastal Piers, Docks, Bridges

/r/charlestonfishing

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Surf fishing spots with a dog

Hello everyone. Visiting Charleston next week. Are there any recommended locations we can just pull couple chairs, cast without expectations and let our German Shepherd run without a leash at the beach? Also, any local favorite dog friendly restaurants you can recommend?

We usually head out to Ocracoke island but missed the good weather this year.

Thanks in advance.

5 Comments
2024/11/04
21:31 UTC

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Kayak Fishing

Trying to go kayak fishing for the first time in the next few weeks. Does anyone have spots they recommend fishing / launching kayaks from?

2 Comments
2024/10/31
14:01 UTC

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Redfish from the bank

Hey guys,

Any good ideas on where I can go to target some reds from the shore? Don't have a boat, unfortunately. I live on West Ashley, but I don't mind a drive anywhere in Charleston.

I've tried Cosgrove, breach inlet, and several other boat landings to no success.

11 Comments
2024/09/23
17:50 UTC

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Looking for Tips - New to the Area

I am new to the Charleston area and am trying to figure out how to get started fishing here. Looking for any guidance on surf fishing and would also really love to do some inland fishing, but I don’t have a boat. Any tips on locations, techniques, or suggestions on inland fishing without a boat would be really appreciated. Mostly just want to learn as much as I can about the area and get out there. Also if anyone is looking for some company out on the water feel free to shoot me a DM!

6 Comments
2024/08/25
22:06 UTC

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Good tide/bait for bull reds off of Sullivan’s island or surf in general here

I want to go surf fishing for bull reds and want to try Sullivan’s island, I’m just not sure if it’s worth my time to go on a falling high tide as I’ve heard an incoming low is good to get the bait in the right spot and wait it out. I was also going to use live finger mullet

2 Comments
2024/08/14
16:40 UTC

3

Offshore

Hey guys! So I’m here in Beaufort visiting for a few days… I was hoping to find someone going out to do some offshore fishing that wouldn’t mind a lil extra company in the next day or two.. Would be happy to throw in on gas/bait.. it has honestly been one of my dreams since I was young to have the opportunity to go! Yes.. there may be tons of offshore charter fishing companies, I know, but their fees are just entirely too high for me right now

0 Comments
2024/08/01
04:21 UTC

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Gigging

Is there any good gigging spots you don’t need a boat to get to?

1 Comment
2024/06/30
00:26 UTC

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Planning a surf fishing trip tomorrow if the weather holds. Should I fish between IOP and Sullivans or north folly?

0 Comments
2024/05/17
22:49 UTC

3

Fishing Spots

Hey everybody, I’m fairly new tot he fishing in the Charleston area - at least inshore saltwater from a boat. I’m not really looking for specific fishing spots, just some advice on where to target fish this time of year! Should I be fishing the jetties? Under docks? Any advice is appreciated!

1 Comment
2024/05/04
23:22 UTC

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Pier fishing in December

Getting into town on Monday. Relatively inexperienced with saltwater fishing. Is there any point trying to pier fish this time of year around Charleston?

0 Comments
2023/12/23
02:05 UTC

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I'm looking for a good fishing guide in the Charleston area. I will be staying in the isle of palms from September 24-29. Any recommendations for offshore fishing?

3 Comments
2023/09/10
21:25 UTC

3

Where to get a bull red

Been all over charleston this summer jetties, isle of palms, sullivans flats etc in my boat but have yet to get a big redfish. Mostly using shrimp and artificial shrimp to catch it. Any tips or spots?

4 Comments
2023/08/22
19:14 UTC

3

Ponds Charleston National

Just wondering has anyone ever fished the ponds in the Charleston National golf course neighborhood? I’m prepared to encounter a Karen if I have to.

2 Comments
2023/08/22
14:38 UTC

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fishing report lately???

Headed down to charleston in a few days for some bank fishing as I don’t have a boat. What all is biting this time of year?? Also if anyone has some park/pier recommendations i’d be appreciative! Plan on using a basic bottom rig and frozen shrimp

2 Comments
2023/02/21
02:20 UTC

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Moving to Charleston...Pros Cons??

My Wife potentially has a new job lined up at Joint Base Charleston - and we'd be moving with a 1.5 year old Little Boy and looking to set down some roots and raise a family.

Currently living in El Paso TX and love it here as well besides it being in the middle of the desert. Have visited Charleston twice and loved it.

But would be great to hear from some locals about raising a family?

We love Fishing, Boating, Outdoor Activities, Volleyball, Golf, and a great local active Church community.

6 Comments
2023/01/26
03:45 UTC

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end of 2022 winter fishing

0 Comments
2023/01/23
18:19 UTC

6

Where should I fish in the winter?

I'm relatively new to saltwater fishing and don't get to go out often, but last summer I used to fish the Cooper river on the navy base before a freighter put a hole in the wharf. I went out a few times this past week with no luck. I'm thinking about renting a kayak but I'm not sure where to go. Mainly looking for Reds, Trout, and Black drum, But I'll take anything.

5 Comments
2023/01/17
01:10 UTC

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Gafftopsail catfish copahee sound

0 Comments
2022/09/25
17:37 UTC

3

Help identify

8 Comments
2022/09/06
18:58 UTC

2

Fishing spots

I am in mount pleasant area and we just can’t find any good fresh or salt water spots all fresh water ponds we get 1 fish and then bust and salt we just can’t find any good.

Does anyone have tips to find a good spot or know any?

4 Comments
2022/07/19
23:47 UTC

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Can't wait to get back out there with the kids

0 Comments
2022/07/06
20:50 UTC

4

Hey neighbors 👋🏼 Fishing For Fall Speckled Trout and Flounder in NC!

0 Comments
2021/11/20
03:50 UTC

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Veteran's day fishing...bust!

I went fishing on on Veterans day (Thurs) and friday. Fished a few spots down the stono towards kiawah and then back up in the ashley. The bite was SLOW to none. Was fishing along the grass with cut mullet and shrimp, along with with jigging in there too. Just wondering what anyone else's experience was like.

4 Comments
2021/11/13
09:41 UTC

2

Fish ID please? Caught at jetties

5 Comments
2021/09/26
20:31 UTC

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I love catching these buggers. What setup does everyone use for sheepahead?

1 Comment
2021/09/23
23:46 UTC

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Sheeps in Bulls Bay area?

Can sheepshead be found in the bulls bay area near the structure of the docks on the ICW?

0 Comments
2021/08/04
19:34 UTC

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Fishing spots on the Ashley?

Anyone have any fishing spots on the Ashley you don’t mind sharing? I’ve just started fishing the area and have had limited luck. Caught one speckled trout off the cut in front of the bridge to nowhere and a small redfish just inside old town creek. Thanks for any tips.

1 Comment
2021/07/27
23:28 UTC

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Visitor tips

Gonna be visiting the Charleston area next month for several days. My buddy says there are several little ponds in his neighborhood and I'm curious if your pond fish will hit any hard baits(crankbaits, jerkbaits or swimbaits) as well as buzzbaits, spinner baits or poppers. Also curious what colors are successful in the area(color of the local baitfish) and if they will likely be prespawn, spawning or post spawn the last 10 days of May? Appreciate any tips I can get.

5 Comments
2021/04/29
03:44 UTC

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West AshleyFishing

I’ve recently moved to the Carolina bay community from Long island New York and I’m very unfamiliar with the are but I wanna rip lips, where are the best wading/ pier spots for anything salt water within a 30 minute or so drive and what should I be running to slay them! Thankful for any advice that gets dropped below guys!

2 Comments
2021/04/01
18:10 UTC

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