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Fishing Seasons for Myrtle Beach South Carolina

guide- jeff lattig by Jeff Lattig on August 1, 2019
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Best Times to Fish The Myrtle Beach Area

Clients often call and ask  “hows the fishing and is this a good time to book a fishing charter? ” and I usually answer with there are no bad time to fish South Carolina.   Myrtle Beach South Carolina fishing seasons may change but each season offers something special. South Carolina is year round fishery!

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Myrtle Beach Fishing Seasons

Spring Fishing Myrtle Beach

The marshes around the Myrtle Beach area in the spring is a transitional time. The cold winter water begins to warm and the bait-fish slowly make their way back in to our estuary.  Blue Crabs begin the shedding (molting) process.  The schools of Red Drum begin breaking up in to smaller groups or as singles.  By the end of March  FLOUNDER will start moving out of the ocean and into the inlets and beaches.  SPECKLED SEA TROUT will transition out deeper holding areas around the IntraCoastal and move into shallower water to feed.  Fishing in the spring can be very tricky but with the right weather and tactics it can be fantastic!

Myrtle Beach fishing seasons - Speckled Sea trout fishing

 

Summer Fishing

Warm water, BBQ,  sweet tea, and unforgettable sunsets.  Summer is very great time to fish.   Anglers can target a variety species.  Redfish,  Tarpon, sharks, Black Drum, Flounder, and Sea Trout to name a few. Once we get into the heat of Summer we are primarily focusing on catching Tarpon and big Redfish.  If you enjoy wade fishing summer offers plenty of opportunities for Redfish on flood tides.  Flood tide fishing charters are usually scheduled in the evening.

tarpon fishing

South Carolina Tarpon

Fall Fishing

Fall along the Grand Strand is without a doubt my favorite time to spend a day on the water. The mullet run is in full swing and the shrimp are full grown.  Tarpon, Sharks and Trophy Red Drum gorge themselves packing on the pounds for winter.  Redfish and Speckled Sea Trout begin to gather in schools and can be found feeding under birds or chasing shrimp in the shallows.  I really watch weather patterns in the fall.  Fishing prior to cold front can be epic with feeding activity in high gear.  If your planning a chartered fishing trip in the Myrtle Beach area I highly recommend fall.

Winter fishing

Mild weather and crystal clear water can make for great sight fishing.  Redfish are the primary targets along with Speckled Seat trout.  Redfish gather into large schools of 10-50 often sunning them selves on shallow water flats.  Sight fishing in the winter moths can be spectacular with the right weather and tides.  When guiding multiple anglers we can often double up casting in to the school simultaneously.  If water temps drop reddish will move out to deeper waters as the temps are more stable.

fly fishing winyah bay - south carolina

The great thing about fish is they often live in beautiful places.  Give us a call if you plan on visiting as the best tides and days  fill up quickly.

Tight Lines ,

Captain Jeff Lattig

843-997-4655

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Comments

  1. Chong Yang

    May 25, 2018 at 1:13 pm

    I’d caught a red drum about 25″ in 3 yrs ago cherry grove,so north myrtle beach I love it and it was the first red drum i have ever caught in my life. He is the mostbeautifyl fish. I love to fish the red again.

    Reply
  2. Scott

    September 19, 2019 at 9:39 pm

    I keep hearing about the fish running around this time of year….has this started yet and what would a charter be for 4 ppl….

    Reply
  3. Thomas David Dubach

    September 25, 2019 at 5:35 am

    How and what kind of fish are biting in April and where

    Reply
    • guide- jeff lattigJeff Lattig

      September 25, 2019 at 5:51 am

      Thomas, The month of April we target Redfish, Sea trout and Flounder.

      Reply
  4. John L Matthews

    September 26, 2019 at 2:03 pm

    I will be staying in cherry grove this Dec. – March, do I need to bring pier equip. or just smaller rods? Never fished there, help on this would be appreciated.

    Reply
    • guide- jeff lattigJeff Lattig

      September 29, 2019 at 5:27 pm

      John there’s not much going on that time of year off the piers. Id be looking to fish the creeks of Cherry Grove on foot or kayak with med/light spinning tackle. Enjoy your stay!

      Reply
  5. Jennifer Carter

    October 2, 2019 at 10:48 am

    My family and I wanna come this month of October, is there a better week of the month to come? My dad wants to pier fish in Cherry Grove. Thanks in advance!

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    • guide- jeff lattigJeff Lattig

      October 4, 2019 at 6:02 am

      October is a great time to fish SC. The piers should be fishing well.

      Reply
  6. Alex j

    October 4, 2019 at 12:16 am

    Want to fish from pier or bank in mid oct whats bitin and whats a good area

    Reply
    • guide- jeff lattigJeff Lattig

      October 4, 2019 at 6:01 am

      October is a great time to fish. Any of the piers should be fishing well. Drum, Spanish,Kings and trout.

      Reply
  7. Dave

    January 14, 2020 at 7:28 pm

    I will be in Myrtle Beach the second week of March and would like to get fishing. Do you offer charters then if so what am
    I looking at for cost? Also what would we be fishing for?

    Reply
    • guide- jeff lattigJeff Lattig

      February 3, 2020 at 11:17 am

      See the rates page. That time of year our primary target is Redfish and Trout.

      Reply
  8. Larry Campbell

    January 31, 2020 at 11:20 am

    What can u fish for surf fishing in February Thanks

    Reply
    • guide- jeff lattigJeff Lattig

      February 3, 2020 at 11:15 am

      Not much going on in Feb in the surf.

      Reply
  9. James DiDonato

    November 7, 2020 at 8:45 am

    I’m interested in guiding with you for some fly fishing in December, and I’d like to know what the realistic chances are of getting into some redfish that time of year. What other species could we target. Thanks.

    Reply
    • guide- jeff lattigJeff Lattig

      November 10, 2020 at 7:10 pm

      December can offer some great fishing . Feel free to give us a call.

      Reply
  10. Sara Winterfeld

    February 15, 2021 at 8:04 pm

    Late July, what type of fishing are we looking at?

    Reply
    • guide- jeff lattigJeff Lattig

      February 17, 2021 at 1:24 pm

      Late July we will be targeting Tarpon, Redfish, Trout and flounder.

      Reply

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