Charleston Harbor Fishing Reports (September 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Charleston Harbor

Kendra K.

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Reported 2 months ago

The bite has been 🔥🔥, Capt Ronnie & Capt Chris getting it done in the harbor with lots of bull reddrum catches.

Kendra K. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Reported 2 months ago

The bite has been 🔥🔥, Capt Ronnie & Capt Chris getting it done in the harbor with lots of bull reddrum catches.

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Tim M.

Charleston, South Carolina

Reported 2 months ago

Fishing report offshore 7/6/26
King mackerel and cobia fishing has been solid. Bottom fishing also continues to be pretty consistent. All done on our 6 and 8hr offshore trips.

Tim M. Charleston, South Carolina Reported 2 months ago

Fishing report offshore 7/6/26
King mackerel and cobia fishing has been solid. Bottom fishing also continues to be pretty consistent. All done on our 6 and 8hr offshore trips.

Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Charlie N.

Charleston, South Carolina

Reported 2 months ago

Update 6/12 fished south today and caught a sail right off in about 200 ft. Pushed in to the ledge and fought scattered grass. Could not keep the lines clean Managed 3 dolphin and pulled the hook on a large dolphin We have openings next week and weekend fishing has been good for the most part but the scattered weed put a damper on catching.

Charlie N. Charleston, South Carolina Reported 2 months ago

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Kendra K.

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Reported 3 months ago

We had a fun family outing today, spent 2.5hrs in the harbor fishing for bull reddrum using fresh caught menhaden. Our eldest son only has use of one arm so forgive his way of holding the bull, but he got him to the boat so had to get a photo!

Kendra K. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Reported 3 months ago

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Brian H.

Folly Beach, South Carolina

Reported 5 months ago

The redfish bite is heating up. Black drum bite is on fire.
The sheepshead bite is not stop action.

Brian H. Folly Beach, South Carolina Reported 5 months ago

The redfish bite is heating up. Black drum bite is on fire.
The sheepshead bite is not stop action.

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Kendra K.

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Reported 5 months ago

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Kendra K. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Reported 5 months ago

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Carlo M.

Charleston, South Carolina

Reported 7 months ago

Water is in the mid ti upper 40s, reds are schooled up in the shallows and rivers in big numbers. Bite is great when they decide to chew!

Carlo M. Charleston, South Carolina Reported 7 months ago

Water is in the mid ti upper 40s, reds are schooled up in the shallows and rivers in big numbers. Bite is great when they decide to chew!

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Matt S.

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Reported 7 months ago

Lots of slow-pitch jigging recently! Big sea bass are all over and limiting out on them nearshore has been simple.

Matt S. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Reported 7 months ago

Lots of slow-pitch jigging recently! Big sea bass are all over and limiting out on them nearshore has been simple.

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Carlo M.

Charleston, South Carolina

Reported 8 months ago

Winter patterns are in full force. We are seeing large schools of red drum stacked. Landing 50 plus reds most trips

Carlo M. Charleston, South Carolina Reported 8 months ago

Winter patterns are in full force. We are seeing large schools of red drum stacked. Landing 50 plus reds most trips

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Carlo M.

Charleston, South Carolina

Reported 11 months ago

Fall in here and the bite is fire! Top water in morning! Live shrimp, mullet, and artificial all smoking the fish! Our fall bite is Red Hot!

Carlo M. Charleston, South Carolina Reported 11 months ago

Fall in here and the bite is fire! Top water in morning! Live shrimp, mullet, and artificial all smoking the fish! Our fall bite is Red Hot!

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★★★★★
Tim was great. The fishing conditions were tough but he pulled out all the stops to ensure we still landed a few. Very knowledgeable and great company on the boat.
Ryan B. | August 31, 2026

Trip: 4hr Mount Pleasant Inshore
★★★★★
Hayden was a great Captain! We all had a great time, took home some, fish and enjoyed the whole day. I would recommend him highly.
Frederick W. | August 18, 2026

Trip: 3 HR Inshore 24.5' Bay Boat 7AM
★★★★★
We had a great time fishing with Adrian. He knew some great spots to fish and he was very patient with us novices. He has a great boat and gear and there were no flaws at all. We will all look forward to going out with him again!
Vince G. | August 17, 2026

Trip: Inshore Light Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Amazing Shark Fishing Experience! We had an absolutely incredible experience with Captain Experiences, and we cannot say enough good things about Captain Chris and Kendra! We were originally booked with a different guide the day before our trip, but unfortunately, the guide was a no-show. Captain Experiences immediately stepped in to make the situation right. Kendra personally contacted us, worked quickly to get everything resolved, and booked us with Captain Chris for the following day. They handled the situation professionally and made sure our family still had the experience we had been looking forward to. And what an experience it was! We had a four-hour shark fishing charter with four kids and two adults, and every single one of us caught sharks! Captain Chris was absolutely fantastic with the kids. He was patient, kind, incredibly knowledgeable, and so personable. He kept everyone engaged throughout the entire trip and shared information about Charleston, local history, fishing, and all kinds of interesting random facts that made the experience even more enjoyable. At one point, we had three fishing poles go off at the same time with a boat full of excited kids—and Captain Chris handled the chaos with complete composure and professionalism. He never once seemed overwhelmed and made sure everyone had a chance to participate and have fun. The kids had an absolute blast, and honestly, so did the adults. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Charleston, and we are so grateful to Captain Chris for making it such a memorable experience. A huge thank-you to Kendra and Captain Experiences for taking care of the initial situation and going above and beyond to make it right, and an even bigger thank-you to Captain Chris for giving our family such an amazing day on the water. We would absolutely book with Captain Chris again the next time we’re in Charleston. If you’re looking for a fun, knowledgeable, patient, and family-friendly captain, we highly recommend him!
Ashley C. | August 12, 2026

Trip: Charleston Inshore Fishing Charter
★★★★★
Andrew was a great guide, very knowledgeable per the fishing and the entire area. I highly recommend him
Mick B. | August 12, 2026

Trip: Inshore Fishing - 24’ Blazer Bay
★★★★★
My wife and I had an awesome morning fishing with Carlo! His knowledge of the waters and best spots to target set us up for success.. I would highly recommend booking a charter with him if you’re visiting Charleston and looking for a great Captain to spend time with. I know we can’t wait to come back!
Corey C. | July 29, 2026

Trip: Besting Charleston's Beasts
★★★★★
Scott was great. Very friendly. Weather didn’t cooperate to the fullest, not at all Scott’s fault. Was a great day out in the water. My sons were thrilled to have caught a fish (shark and lady fish).
Amanda V. | July 24, 2026

Trip: 4 Hr Bull Redfish And Shark Trip
★★★★★
Had an incredible morning with Captain Carlo! He took me and my wife out and we both caught fish and really enjoyed the captain’s company. HIGHLY recommend!
Chase K. | July 24, 2026

Trip: Charleston Inshore Excursion
★★★★★
Our first fishing expedition on the high seas did not disappoint! We greatly appreciated everyone's patience and kindness considering we had two young boys. Highly recommend!
Lee G. | July 21, 2026

Trip: 3 HR Inshore 24.5' Bay Boat 7AM
★★★★★
Great experience. Would highly recommend this charter!
Randy D. | July 21, 2026

Trip: 3 HR Inshore 24.5' Bay Boat 7AM

Charleston Harbor Fishing Reports (September 2026)

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Charleston Harbor Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Charleston Harbor

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4hr Mount Pleasant Inshore

Inshore Fishing For The Whole Fam

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