Hilton Head Island Fishing Reports (April 2026)

Scott Wagner
Savannah, Georgia
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Been banging reds. That's about all I have until the water warms and the migratory fish show up. Cobia should be around and the triple tail around Jekyll island should be going good now with the water getting in the upper 60's.

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Scott Wagner Savannah, Georgia Reported: 3 weeks ago

Been banging reds. That's about all I have until the water warms and the migratory fish show up. Cobia should be around and the triple tail around Jekyll island should be going good now with the water getting in the upper 60's.

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Tyler Rudd
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Reported: 1 month ago

Before this last cold front the water tempt go to 70 in the creeks and the bite went off great for trout and reds. Was averaging 50-60 fish per 4 hr trip

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Tyler Rudd Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Reported: 1 month ago

Before this last cold front the water tempt go to 70 in the creeks and the bite went off great for trout and reds. Was averaging 50-60 fish per 4 hr trip

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Stratton Pollitzer
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Reported: 1 month ago

Had a trip last week and we got on the sheepshead pretty good. They are great for eating and a 5 hour trip is usually perfect to get plenty for dinner.

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Stratton Pollitzer Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Reported: 1 month ago

Had a trip last week and we got on the sheepshead pretty good. They are great for eating and a 5 hour trip is usually perfect to get plenty for dinner.

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Scott Wagner
Savannah, Georgia
Reported: 2 months ago

Reds are chewing and happy when sun is out. Stripers are the go to on cloudy days. I haven't been out on the water too much so as of late it has been so nasty out.

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Scott Wagner Savannah, Georgia Reported: 2 months ago

Reds are chewing and happy when sun is out. Stripers are the go to on cloudy days. I haven't been out on the water too much so as of late it has been so nasty out.

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Stratton Pollitzer
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Reported: 4 months ago

Lots of big sea bass and a few big 30-40 pound red drum still hanging around. The water is chilly but it's usually worth it for the dinner table. We are also in the perfect months for the 8 hour offshore trip to catch trigger fish, sea bass, snapper, amberjack,...

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Stratton Pollitzer Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Reported: 4 months ago

Lots of big sea bass and a few big 30-40 pound red drum still hanging around. The water is chilly but it's usually worth it for the dinner table. We are also in the perfect months for the 8 hour offshore trip to catch trigger fish, sea bass, snapper, amberjack, and all sorts of good eating stuff.

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David Newlin
Richmond Hill, Georgia
Reported: 8 months ago

One of the bigger redfish from today. Redfish bite has been really good. Caught 43 on a four hour this afternoon from 12 to 34 inches. Should be plenty of slot limit fish in a couple of weeks. Shark bite is wide open. Bunches of 3 to 5 footers with

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David Newlin Richmond Hill, Georgia Reported: 8 months ago

One of the bigger redfish from today. Redfish bite has been really good. Caught 43 on a four hour this afternoon from 12 to 34 inches. Should be plenty of slot limit fish in a couple of weeks. Shark bite is wide open. Bunches of 3 to 5 footers with a lot of 6 to 8 footers.

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