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 6 - 10 AM on Sunday.

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 58 local reports and 9 species of fish for December in Charleston.

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Top Charleston Fishing Charters & Guides

Charleston Charter Fishing
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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.

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

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

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Top Charleston Marinas

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