South Carolina Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Stratton Pollitzer
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Reported: 4 months ago

Lots of big sea bass and a few big 30-40 pound red drum still hanging around. The water is chilly but it's usually worth it for the dinner table. We are also in the perfect months for the 8 hour offshore trip to catch trigger fish, sea bass, snapper, amberjack,...

Stratton Pollitzer Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Reported: 4 months ago

Fishing in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Ronnie Atkinson
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Reported: 5 months ago

Just few 1/2 day trips last few weeks. Good catches of keeper sea bass.

Ronnie Atkinson Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Reported: 5 months ago

Just few 1/2 day trips last few weeks.
Good catches of keeper sea bass.

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Ronnie Atkinson
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Reported: 7 months ago

Spanish mackerel bitting good.

Ronnie Atkinson Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Reported: 7 months ago

Spanish mackerel bitting good.

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Carlo M with Fishing Charleston 101
Charleston, South Carolina
Reported: 7 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 with Fishing Charleston 101 Charleston, South Carolina Reported: 7 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 Hawkins
Folly Beach, South Carolina
Reported: 1 year ago

Winter reef fishing.

Brian Hawkins Folly Beach, South Carolina Reported: 1 year ago

Winter reef fishing.

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Matt Simon
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 Simon 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.

Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Carlo M with Fishing Charleston 101
Charleston, South Carolina
Reported: 1 year ago

Live shrimp fall fishing is hot!

Carlo M with Fishing Charleston 101 Charleston, South Carolina Reported: 1 year ago

Live shrimp fall fishing is hot!

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Jeremy Espiritu
Moncks Corner, South Carolina
Reported: 1 year ago

For the months of September, redfish will be my primary target species along with sea trout and flounder. As fall approaches the bite will continue to get better and better!

Jeremy Espiritu Moncks Corner, South Carolina Reported: 1 year ago

For the months of September, redfish will be my primary target species along with sea trout and flounder. As fall approaches the bite will continue to get better and better!

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★★★★★
It was Avery enjoyable and nice trip had a good time the bite was just a little off but would go again
Jerry D. | May 12, 2026

Trip: Lake Wylie Fishing Trips
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Captain Stratton and his crewman were outstanding ! He setup a great plan for our six hour trip and executed it perfectly. We caught our fill of fish and had a great time doing it . I would recommend him to anyone who wants a great day on the water.
Jeffrey A. | April 29, 2026

Trip: Hilton Head Offshore Fishing
★★★★★
Blair is a wonderful guide! He’s friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and truly, everything you would want in a guide. I would highly recommend him, and I would definitely use him again.
Sharon J. | April 26, 2026

Trip: Family Shark Adventure Charter
★★★★★
Great trip as always been out with Keith multiple times…
Ronald E. | April 25, 2026

Trip: Little River On Light Tackle
★★★★★
He was amazing and so patient with us!! I would 100% recommend and already planning another trip with him to bring my kiddos!
Michael T. | April 22, 2026

Trip: Hilton Head Inshore Fishing
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Dave did an amazing job getting us on the fish. We caught more than we had hoped for. What a treat. Mo was so great to keep my pole baited , which was a full time job until I found my groove and learned out to fish this way. Was a fantastic day. They took great care of us!!
Jami M. | April 18, 2026

Trip: Wreck Fishing/bottom Fishing

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