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Everything to Know About Booking a South Carolina live bait fishing charter
Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in South Carolina with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 68 live bait fishing trips in South Carolina, and the most popular trips in the area are Near Coastal Reef fishing guided by Shane, 4 HR Inshore/Harbor/Jetties Fishing PM guided by Hayden, and Offshore Tower—Troll & Live Bottom guided by Blair.
Our guides in South Carolina are rated a 4.98 out of 5 based on 4957 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.
All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.
Looking for kid friendly live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in South Carolina? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in South Carolina.
What types of live bait fishing charters are common in South Carolina?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in South Carolina as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and river fishing.
The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in South Carolina are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. flounder, 4. black drum, and 5. black seabass.
How much do South Carolina live bait fishing charters cost?
Prices for live bait fishing in South Carolina can range anywhere from about $550 to $2,800, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in South Carolina is $898. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in South Carolina is $2,032.
Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?
Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.
Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.
Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.
Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.
What month is best for on a live bait fishing charter in South Carolina?
The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in South Carolina is summer, and most anglers book their trips 8 days in advance.
Do I need a South Carolina fishing license and what are the bag limits in South Carolina?
See here for more information on fishing licenses in South Carolina, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in South Carolina. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in South Carolina.
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