Stono River Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Stono River

Bob Ullerich
Bob U.
North Charleston, South Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Red drum , amber jacks. Black drum
Bob Ullerich
Bob U. North Charleston, South Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Red drum , amber jacks. Black drum
Black Seabass Fishing in Charleston, South Carolina
Black Seabass Fishing in Charleston, South Carolina
Black Seabass Fishing in Charleston, South Carolina
Black Seabass Fishing in Charleston, South Carolina
Black Seabass Fishing in Charleston, South Carolina
Black Seabass Fishing in Charleston, South Carolina
Black Seabass Fishing in Charleston, South Carolina
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Adrian Johnson
Adrian J.
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been great to kick off the year. The reds are schooled up inshore and the sheepshead have began to move out to the nearshore reefs. Offshore has never slowed down for bottom fishing. Black Sea bass are thick.
Adrian Johnson
Adrian J. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been great to kick off the year. The reds are schooled up inshore and the sheepshead have began to move out to the nearshore reefs. Offshore has never slowed down for bottom fishing. Black Sea bass are thick.
Scup / Porgy, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Scup / Porgy, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Scup / Porgy, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Scup / Porgy, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Scup / Porgy, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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Daniel Neese
Daniel N.
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
With the temps dropping and the water clearing up, the redfish have schooled up really nice and the trout are on fire. I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and happy new year!
Daniel Neese
Daniel N. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Reported 3 years ago
With the temps dropping and the water clearing up, the redfish have schooled up really nice and the trout are on fire. I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and happy new year!
Redfish Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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Matt Simon
Matt S.
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Blackfin tuna have been thick out at the ledge. Spinning rods is my go-to tackle in targeting them with live bait. Wahoo have been hit or miss.
Matt Simon
Matt S. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Blackfin tuna have been thick out at the ledge. Spinning rods is my go-to tackle in targeting them with live bait. Wahoo have been hit or miss.
Wahoo Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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Kaleb Sherlin
Kaleb S.
Mt Pleasant, South Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Fall fishing has been absolutely incredible in the low country and its just getting better. The trout and feeding good and its increasing as the water temps keep dropping. Live shrimp is the best bait of choice under a popping cork. Fish are being reeled in left and right! Book your trip today before you miss the hot bite!
Kaleb Sherlin
Kaleb S. Mt Pleasant, South Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Fall fishing has been absolutely incredible in the low country and its just getting better. The trout and feeding good and its increasing as the water temps keep dropping. Live shrimp is the best bait of choice under a popping cork. Fish are being reeled in left and right! Book your trip today before you miss the hot bite!
Black Drum Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Black Drum Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Black Drum Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Black Drum Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Black Drum Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Black Drum Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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Matt L.
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
The fall inshore fishing is really heating up!The bull reds are staging at the inlets and jetties for their annual spawn and will readily take live or fresh cut mullet. The flats fishing has been great and will only get better as the mullet and shrimp begin to leave with the cooling water. The bait of choice has been live finger mullet. The speckled trout bite has been good on live shrimp and artificials. Look for the trout to really bunch up through November and December. The best fishing of the year is the next couple of months. Get out...
Matt Latorre
Matt L. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Reported 3 years ago
The fall inshore fishing is really heating up!The bull reds are staging at the inlets and jetties for their annual spawn and will readily take live or fresh cut mullet. The flats fishing has been great and will only get better as the mullet and shrimp begin to leave with the cooling water. The bait of choice has been live finger mullet. The speckled trout bite has been good on live shrimp and artificials. Look for the trout to really bunch up through November and December. The best fishing of the year is the next couple of months. Get out there!
Redfish Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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Matt Simon
Matt S.
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Blackfin tuna biting real good on the troll and live bait.
Matt Simon
Matt S. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Blackfin tuna biting real good on the troll and live bait.
Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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Jeremy Espiritu
Jeremy E.
Moncks Corner, South Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Inshore in the charleston area the redfishing has been incredible. This month you can expect to catch reds and seatrout.
The good quality sized sea trout should show up by the end of October.
Along the beaches the big bull redfish should be making their presence known in big numbers s the water Temps begin to cool down. But currently if you want to go fishing, the Inshore bite has been great, with lots of big redfish being caught Inshore! If you would like to fish in Charleston or the surrounding book your trip with me and will get into...
Jeremy Espiritu
Jeremy E. Moncks Corner, South Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Inshore in the charleston area the redfishing has been incredible. This month you can expect to catch reds and seatrout.
The good quality sized sea trout should show up by the end of October.
Along the beaches the big bull redfish should be making their presence known in big numbers s the water Temps begin to cool down. But currently if you want to go fishing, the Inshore bite has been great, with lots of big redfish being caught Inshore! If you would like to fish in Charleston or the surrounding book your trip with me and will get into
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Redfish fishing in Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Redfish fishing in Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Redfish fishing in Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Redfish fishing in Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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Will A.
Johns Island, South Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
September is the month to remember. Sheepshead, flounder, and trout are gonna be looking to feed now that water temp is slowly dropping. Always look for moving water and depth with structure around. I personally go during the low tide and look for areas that has both and come back during the high tide and set up for the stopping tide. Usually i do the best the first three hours of the dropping tide. I've found that smaller baits do well such as mud minnows and finger mullet. September usually has slot if rain so
if the water looks cloudy...
Will Adams
Will A. Johns Island, South Carolina Reported 3 years ago
September is the month to remember. Sheepshead, flounder, and trout are gonna be looking to feed now that water temp is slowly dropping. Always look for moving water and depth with structure around. I personally go during the low tide and look for areas that has both and come back during the high tide and set up for the stopping tide. Usually i do the best the first three hours of the dropping tide. I've found that smaller baits do well such as mud minnows and finger mullet. September usually has slot if rain so
if the water looks cloudy
from sunshine the run off use finger mullet. Finger mullet can be seen easier than mud minnows, they are white and not dark like the mud minnows. With using shrimp, one also noticed if you use large shrimp that they too can be seen easier and it can keep the trash fish away due to the size but not always. Popping corks will be starting their way back into my tackle box as well. Along with artificial baits such as the Vudu shrimp. Con't forget your Pro Cure and please don't over do the amount needed. It can and will ruin not only the color but also the dexterity of the bait.
Sheepshead fishing in Johns Island, South Carolina
Sheepshead fishing in Johns Island, South Carolina
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Recent Stono River Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Had a wonderful time. Captain Griffin is great. Thanks so much.

    Chal B. | June 13, 2026

    Trip: Charleston Inshore Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Had a good trip with Captain Chris. Beautiful day and some good fish …Drum and trout!

    Patrick B. | March 30, 2026

    Trip: Charleston Inshore Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    We had an awesome time fishing Charleston with Capt. Chris. Chris, Ronnie, and Kendra were super communicative leading up to the trip, and were straight with fishing conditions (high tide, full moon, etc.). We had a tight window and they made it work. While the fishing was slow, Chris gunned it to a number of spots up the rivers, out to Fort Sumter, and even out to the jetties. He was super outgoing the whole time sharing stories about the area and history of the forts, and cracking some hilarious jokes. Thanks Chris, Ronnie, and Kendra, we'll be back!

    Jonathan N. | March 17, 2026

    Trip: Charleston Inshore Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Had an excellent morning inshore trip with Chris! Nice boat, very friendly, great conversation, music, and put us on some fish right away! Would absolutely recommend and will absolutely be calling them again when we’re in town again!

    Kenneth W. | September 13, 2025

    Trip: Charleston Inshore Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Adam was early and ready to go at 6:30am. We had a tough day with clouds and wind but made the most of it. He was very helpful with providing tips and tricks to improve my casting in a respectful way. He taught me a lot about the redfish habitat and their mannerisms. Coming from Canada, I had never salt water fly fished before, but Adam was welcoming and showed me the ropes. Would definitely gonaga

    Steven G. | March 8, 2025

    Trip: Reds On The Fly And Light Tackle

  • ★★★★★
    Chris was an amazing guide and damn fun to talk to. Incredibly knowledgeable but humble and a great guy to talk to. Kendra was exceptional at the organization and communication.

    Paul R. | October 11, 2024

    Trip: Charleston Inshore Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip and they were able to book a different Captain on a days notice when the original Captain had a boat malfunction. Thank you!

    Dave B. | September 29, 2024

    Trip: Charleston Inshore Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    What an AMAZING trip we had out on the water with Ronnie. Seriously couldn’t have asked for a better day from catching bait to catching our dream fish! Ronnie is very experienced and had so much to offer! If you are looking for a lifetime experience in Charleston, SC. BOOK with Ronnie!

    Zachary W. | August 16, 2024

    Trip: Charleston Inshore Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Just finished a great four hour charter, guided by Cpt. Chris. Harbour fishing for Red Fish and Shark. The boat and gear where top notch. Cpt. Chris was awesome, good captain, fun guy, made it a pleasure to fish. Hope we get to fish with him again.

    Rick H. | June 15, 2024

    Trip: Charleston Inshore Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Adam was great. This was my first time fly fishing for reds. He did a wonderful job coaching me through the trip. His boat and gear are top notch. Definitely going to return.

    Marcy B. | April 28, 2024

    Trip: Reds On The Fly And Light Tackle

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