Johns Island Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Johns Island

Matt S.
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Reported 3 years ago

Blackfin tuna biting real good on the troll and live bait.

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 E.
Moncks Corner, South Carolina
Reported 3 years ago

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 ’em

Redfish fishing in Charleston, South Carolina, USA

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Will A.
Johns Island, South Carolina
Reported 3 years ago

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

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8 Hour Blackfin Tuna

100% (19) Guided by Matt

26 ft 1 - 10 People From $1,800

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Inshore Light Fishing Trip

100% (36) Guided by Adrian

23 ft 1 - 5 People From $400

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Half Day Charleston Adventure

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24 ft 1 - 8 People From $525

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Carolina Offshore Adventure

100% (36) Guided by Adrian

23 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,150

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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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Charleston Inshore Excursion

100% (29) Managed by Carlo

24 ft 1 - 12 People From $350

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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)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Johns Island

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8 Hour Blackfin Tuna

Inshore Light Fishing Trip

Half Day Charleston Adventure

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3-6 Hr "REEF" Trip

Charleston Inshore Excursion

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