Johns Island Fishing Reports (May 2026)

Johns Island Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Johns Island

Brian H.
Folly Beach, South Carolina
Reported 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month ago

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Kendra K. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Reported 1 month ago

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Carlo M.
Charleston, South Carolina
Reported 3 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 3 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!

Fishing in North Charleston, South Carolina

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Matt S.
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Reported 4 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 4 months ago

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

Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Carlo M.
Charleston, South Carolina
Reported 5 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 5 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 8 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 8 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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Brian H.
Folly Beach, South Carolina
Reported 1 year ago

Winter reef fishing.

Brian H. Folly Beach, South Carolina Reported 1 year ago

Winter reef fishing.

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Matt S.
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Reported 1 year ago

Fishing has been very good inshore and offshore. Offshore the grouper bite is fantastic and that will last through December. People should take advantage of it! I know how to find em.

Matt S. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Reported 1 year ago

Fishing has been very good inshore and offshore. Offshore the grouper bite is fantastic and that will last through December. People should take advantage of it! I know how to find em.

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Top Fishing Trips in Johns Island

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Eco Tour, Boat Cruise, Dolphin Watching in Folly Beach

Morris Island & Eco Tours

100% (4) Guided by Michael

26 ft 1 - 6 People From $450

Inshore, Jetty, Flats in Mount Pleasant

Inshore Fishing For The Whole Fam

100% (2) Guided by Jeremy

24 ft 1 - 10 People From $500

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Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in North Charleston

Besting Charleston's Beasts

100% (29) Managed by Carlo

24 ft 1 - 12 People From $350

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Nearshore Fishing in Folly Beach

3-6 Hr "REEF" Trip

100% (4) Guided by Michael

26 ft 1 - 4 People From $800

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Deep Sea Fishing in Mount Pleasant

Carolina Offshore Adventure

100% (36) Guided by Adrian

23 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,150

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Inshore Fishing in Folly Beach

2 Hour Trip – Shark

100% (4) Guided by Michael

26 ft 1 - 6 People From $450

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Recent Johns Island Reviews

★★★★★
We had an absolute blast on our inshore fishing excursion with Captain Carlo. He was knowledgable about the area, knew the best spots to put us on top of the fish, and shared some great stories along the way. He was extremely attentive to anything we needed, had the bait on the hook before we knew we needed it, and made sure we were having fun at all times. Look forward to the next trip!
Clayton P. | May 15, 2026

Trip: Besting Charleston's Beasts
★★★★★
Captain Hayden did a great job for us. He put us on fish, was very professional and we will definitely book with him again. Highly recommend
Josh P. | May 11, 2026

Trip: 6 HR Reef/Nearshore/Jetties/Harbor
★★★★★
Carlo was great. We had an amazing time and caught a bunch of different species. Lot of fun and great trip!!
Michael B. | May 11, 2026

Trip: Charleston Inshore Excursion
★★★★★
Hayden was a great caption and the kids had a blast!
John G. | May 8, 2026

Trip: 3 HR Inshore 24.5' Bay Boat
★★★★★
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

Johns Island Fishing Reports (May 2026)

What's biting right now in Johns Island? Check out the latest Johns Island fishing reports below.

Johns Island Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Johns Island

Target Species

What's Biting in Johns Island

Top Fishing Trips in Johns Island

Morris Island & Eco Tours

Inshore Fishing For The Whole Fam

Besting Charleston's Beasts

3-6 Hr "REEF" Trip

Carolina Offshore Adventure

2 Hour Trip – Shark

Recent Johns Island Reviews

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