Folly Beach Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Carlo M with Fishing Charleston 101
Charleston, South Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

The Inshore, Harbor, Jetties, and Coastal bite are fire right now! The bite will stay amazing all through May, water Temps are perfect for feeding fish. The sharks are finally in thick.

Carlo M with Fishing Charleston 101 Charleston, South Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

The Inshore, Harbor, Jetties, and Coastal bite are fire right now! The bite will stay amazing all through May, water Temps are perfect for feeding fish. The sharks are finally in thick.

Redfish Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Carlo M with Fishing Charleston 101
Charleston, South Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

The Inshore, Harbor, Jetties, and Coastal bite are fire right now! The bite will stay amazing all through May, water temps are perfect for feeding fish. The sharks are finally in thick.

Carlo M with Fishing Charleston 101 Charleston, South Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

The Inshore, Harbor, Jetties, and Coastal bite are fire right now! The bite will stay amazing all through May, water temps are perfect for feeding fish. The sharks are finally in thick.

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Carlo M with Fishing Charleston 101
Charleston, South Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Carlo M with Fishing Charleston 101 Charleston, South Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

March Fishing has brought a lot of fish over the rail. Reds, trout, and a great sheephead bite inshore. Offshore bottom has been awesome on the days the wind lays down allow us to fish off the coast. The much anticipated mahi run starts any day now in April and usually last til june. Fishing only gets better and better as the water warms and reaches it peak in the Fall. Our Fishing here in Charleston SC is awesome in the spring from inshore to offshore, we love getting our rod tugged!

Sheepshead Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Bob Ullerich
North Charleston, South Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Cobia are starting to show up as well as kingfish reef trips have been hit with daily limits full. Amber Jacks are big and thick. Bonita and False Albacore are thick.

Bob Ullerich North Charleston, South Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Cobia are starting to show up as well as kingfish reef trips have been hit with daily limits full. Amber Jacks are big and thick. Bonita and False Albacore are thick.

Red Snapper Fishing in Charleston, South Carolina

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Bob Ullerich
North Charleston, South Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

8hr reef out of Charleston limits of Vermilion , Amberjacks, huge Cobia take down

Bob Ullerich North Charleston, South Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

8hr reef out of Charleston limits of Vermilion , Amberjacks, huge Cobia take down

Cobia Fishing in Charleston, South Carolina

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Bob Ullerich
North Charleston, South Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Red drum , amber jacks. Black drum

Bob Ullerich North Charleston, South Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Red drum , amber jacks. Black drum

Black Seabass Fishing in Charleston, South Carolina

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Adrian Johnson
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 Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Scup / Porgy, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Daniel Neese
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 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!

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★★★★★
Hayden did a great job making us feel comfortable, helping teach us, and was a pleasure to be around. We had a tough day out there, to no fault of Hayden. He was a true professional when we havi g trouble getting bites and did a great job getting us to other locations.
Benjamin P. | April 20, 2026

Trip: 4 HR Inshore/Harbor/Jetties PM
★★★★★
We had a fantastic experience fishing with Captain David. He was extremely personable, he had great communication and was very knowledgeable about the area. He was clear on what the plan for the day was and was quick to adapt to changing conditions. Captain David put us on the fish and helped create a memorable experience! We will definitely use him again on our next visit.
Corey C. | April 12, 2026

Trip: Inshore Saltwater
★★★★★
We had an amazing 3-hour inshore fishing trip Easter morning with Captain Carlos! From start to finish, he was punctual, communicative, and incredibly accommodating, keeping us informed with helpful texts and making everything easy. It was just me, my 32-year-old son, and my 18-year-old daughter, and he truly made the experience special for each of us. He was patient, energetic, and so friendly, never once showing frustration, just making sure we were all having a great time. It was a perfect outing, and we couldn’t have asked for a better captain. We will book with Carlo again in the future! Highly recommend!
Stacey W. | April 6, 2026

Trip: Charleston Inshore Excursion
★★★★★
Had a good trip with Captain Chris. Beautiful day and some good fish …Drum and trout!
Patrick B. | March 30, 2026

Trip: Low Country Inshore Fishing
★★★★★
Excellent communicator. Very nice, clean boat, knowledgeable captain and very personable. Put us on a lot of fish in tough conditions, will definitely go back out with Captain Adrian again!
Matt H. | March 25, 2026

Trip: Half Day Charleston Adventure
★★★★★
super fun time, Hayden was a great guide. We went out in the early morning and he was right on time. It was him and 6 guys, we went out caught a few fish and had a good time.
Magnus R. | March 23, 2026

Trip: 4 HR Inshore/Harbor/Jetties AM
★★★★★
Brain was a great Captain. He was very knowledgeable of the area, put us on some great fish. He was really good for having four teenage boys on his boat. We will use them again.
Raquel R. | March 23, 2026

Trip: Low Country Flats Action
★★★★★
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: Low Country Inshore Fishing
★★★★★
We had an epic offseason trip with Matt down in Charleston. We were in town for a wedding and had a tight morning slot — Matt was able to accommodate and was super upfront with the fact that the fishing hadn't yet heated up in Feb. We hit a number of spots but given the cold front and it being high tide, didn't have much luck. The Twin Vee cat hull is super smooth and gets you there fast and dry, and it's totally tricked out with trolling motor, restroom and all. Thanks Matt, will be back!
Jonathan N. | March 17, 2026

Trip: Inshore Fishing On Our New Boat!
★★★★★
Great trip. Even in cold rainy weather!
Lane R. | December 13, 2025

Trip: 3-6 Hr – Inshore Trip

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