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 4 - 8 AM on Friday.

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:

Recommedations above based on 453 local reports and 36 species of fish for May in Charleston.

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Latest Charleston Fishing Reports

Charleston Fishing Report – March 2019
3/25/2019 3:56:27 PM - One of the warmest Winters on record has our fishery set to get going early this year. You could even say it never fully turned off as days in the...

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Fly Fishing Charleston SC
3/17/2019 7:36:25 AM - We have had a great last month here in Charleston SC. The weather has been relatively warm and thankfully the wind hasn’t been a huge problem on most days. FishWater Outfitte

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Charleston Fishing Report – March 1st 2019
3/8/2019 3:26:09 AM - One of the warmest Winters on record has our fishery set to get going early this year. You could even say it never fully turned off as days in the 70s have kept water temperat

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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

The Charleston Angler
Live the Lowcountry Lifestyle with Your Premier Fishing and Fly Tackle Shop! Shops are in Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Summerville, Downtown, and South Windermere.

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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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Atlantic Game & Tackle
Atlantic Game and Tackle is Charleston's premiere outfitter for all your offshore fishing.

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Top Charleston Marinas

Charleston City Marina
Charleston South Carolina’s premier marina since 1994, Charleston City Marina is located on mile marker 469.5 of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Historic Downtown Charleston. Named the 2005 National Marina of the Year by Marina Dock Age Maga

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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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The Bristol Marina
Downtown Charleston's newest marina, The Bristol Marina, is second to none. Located on the Ashley River, The Bristol Marina offers 148 wet slips and 38 drive-on docks, all featuring state-of-the-art amenities and premier customer service.

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