Charleston Fishing

Charleston may be known as the Holy City, but it is also known for its excellent fishing. With legendary low country inshore fishing, plentiful nearshore reefs, and access to the Gulf Stream, Charleston makes a top destination for many anglers.

Inshore fishing around Charleston provides excellent Red Drum fishing year round. The Speckled Trout fishing is also great a good portion of the year, as well as Flounder fishing. With the exception of the coldest months, Cobia can be found inshore and nearshore most of the year.

Perhaps the best fishing can be found on the numerous artificial and natural reefs nearshore of Charleston. Bottom fishing and trolling around these reefs will produce good catches of a variety of reef fish, including Grouper, Snapper, King Mackerel, Black Sea Bass, Barracuda, and Sharks.

Offshore fishing Charleston can produce a variety of different tuna, including Blackfin, Skipjack, and Yellowfin. There are also many Blue Marlin, White Marlin, and Sailfish that move through during the summer months, along with the Mahi-mahi (Dolphinfish). While Wahoo can be found year round, most are caught in the Spring or during the Fall.

Charleston Fishing Prediction

Optimal fishing activity will be between 3 - 7 PM on Wednesday.

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data in Charleston, you should target one of the following top 6 species for this time of year:

1. Red Drum - 66.67% Catch Rate
   
   
   
2. Mahi-mahi - 6.67% Catch Rate
   
   
   
3. Little Tunny - 6.67% Catch Rate
   
   
   
4. Sheepshead - 6.67% Catch Rate
   
   
   
5. Spotted Seatrout - 6.67% Catch Rate
   
   
   
6. Wahoo - 6.67% Catch Rate
   
   
   

Recommedations above based on 60 local reports and 6 species of fish for January in Charleston.

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Latest Charleston Fishing Reports

Stono Flats Fishing
1/26/2021 6:36:08 PM - David had booked a charter in Janauary to see some of the huge schools of redfish building in the Winter. The fish sure didn’t disappoint today! Spent most of the...

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Charleston Fishing Report – October 2020
1/15/2021 5:31:07 PM - Fall has arrived with shorter days and cooler weather. But don’t put your boat away just yet because we’re about to experience the best fishing of the year! Fishermen can...

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Charleston Fishing Report – November 2020
1/15/2021 5:31:07 PM - Fishing in October was fantastic and we can expect November to be great as well!  Chilly nights remind redfish and trout that they had better eat soon or it will...

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Top Charleston Fishing Charters & Guides

Charleston Charter Fishing
Led by Charleston fishing guide Capt. Geoff Bennett, Charleston Charter Fishing provides fly fishing and light tackle fishing charters in beautiful historic Charleston, South Carolina. During your Charleston fishing charter, you will fish the many bo

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Exclusive Fishing Charters Charleston SC
Our guide service provides year round action and excitement to all skill levels of anglers in Charleston, SC. Exclusive Fishing Charters specializes in fishing charters in the Charleston, SC area. We specialize in catching year round inshore and n

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Knot Stressed Charters
We are currently fishing out of a 2007 20′ Pathfinder loaded with all the equipment needed to fish in the back waters of the low country.

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Top Charleston Bait & Tackle Stores

Haddrell's Point Tackle
Haddrell's Point Tackle is located in Charleston and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Locally owned and operated since 1983.

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FinAddict Fly & Light Tackle Charters

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Top Charleston Marinas

Ashley Marina
The Harborage at Ashley Marina is a large, professionally managed marina capable of accommodating vessels up to 150 feet in length. The marina consists of approximately 230 wet slips and is located in historic downtown Charleston. Among Ashley Marina

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Safe Harbor Charleston City
Previously named ‘Marina of the Year’ by Marina Dockage magazine, Safe Harbor Charleston City is home to the famed Mega Dock which hosts some of the most prestigious yachts in the world. As a premier boating destination, the marina’s state-of-the-art

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Safe Harbor Bristol
Sitting on a quiet stretch of the Ashley River neighboring Charleston's historic district, Safe Harbor Bristol bestows boaters with easy access to open water and the rich culture of one of the top cities in the country. Take your boat out for a d

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Fort Johnson Creek

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1st Sister Creek

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2nd Sister Creek

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