Nov. 24, 2011
Saltwater Fishing Trends:


Little River - Grand Strand - Charleston - Beaufort - Tides - S.C. marine recreational fishing regulations (PDF file). Saltwater Fishing License site.

Fishing trends courtesy www.SCFishingReport.com. Check the site for recent updates and detailed reports.

Little River

A few spot have been caught as well as some bluefish, flounder, whiting and pompano.

Grand Strand

Flounder: Good. In the creeks, off the beach and around jetties the fish have turned on. Pulling live mud minnows or finger mullet on the bottom, particularly around structure with moving water, will catch fish.

Charleston (unchanged from Nov. 17)

Haddrell's Point reports the sheepshead bite has turned on full swing. Redfish bite has been good for the most part. Reds are schooling in good numbers at low tide on the mud flats, but are also still holding around structure in strong numbers. Live shrimp, minnows, Gulp! jerkshads, and ZMAN PaddlerZ have all been choices for baits to throw to them. The fall trout bite has still been a little bit inconsistent, but Haddrell's Point reports anglers trolling soft plastics along the banks near high tide and producing 15-25 fish in a trip. ZMAN MinnowZ, live shrimp under a rattle float, DOA shrimp, and the infamous Chicken on a Chain have all been solide bets for tangling with some specks.

Beaufort (unchanged from Nov. 17)

Captain Dan Utley reports the incoming tide is best to fish since the water has started to cool. Also, the winds have calmed a bit the water is starting to clear so artificial baits like Gulp Shrimp in the New Penny color are working great. Fish the grass edges on the rising water and also back in the grass as the water gets higher. On low tide Redfish are also starting their schooling pattern and can be caught with 1/4 ounce jigs and a Gulp Shrimp or Gold Spoons. The best time of the year for sight fishing Redfish is right around the corner.