Fishing around the nearshore waters of Pawleys Island and Georgetown has been fantastic! The cool morning temperatures, coupled with an abundance of bait has the summer bite in full swing. Whether fly fishing or using light tackle spinning tackle, summer offers up plenty of angling opportunities. Redfish, Sea trout, Tarpon and flounder will begin to aggressively …
Red Drum Fishing along the South Carolina coast has been fantastic! Large Schools of Red Drum have gathered into groups and are packing on the pounds for winter. These fish know it’s time to take advantage of the shrimp before they begin to move out with the falling water temps. The shrimp and other baits …
June is here and things are getting hot! Pawleys Island Fishing Report for early summer. Water temps are rising, large schools of mullet and menhaden are pouring into the back bays and the fish are taking advantage! Big sharks and Bull Drum have been feeding under bait pods along the beaches and deep water rips …
March plagued the Myrtle Beach area with cold temps and windy conditions, but April has brought in some great weather! Warm temperatures and sunny days have the trees, flowers and salt marsh in full bloom. Southern flounder are moving in to there summer feeding and staging points hanging around beaches, inlets, creeks and bays for …
Fishing the pristine salt marshes from Pawleys Island south to Cape Romaine. Miles of unspoiled coastline, expansive bays, tidal creeks and inlets make up this remote stretch of coast. Dolphin, Sea Turtles, Osprey and Bald Eagles are often seen travailing to and from the fishing grounds. It’s hard to believe that just a short distance from …
When fly fishing the Pawleys Island area choosing the right fly pattern can make all the difference. It can be confusing with so many patterns to choose from. My good friend and fishing buddy Mark and I enjoy talking about and tying Saltwater flies. Most conversations are about fly patterns, colors and their effectiveness on …
Speckled Sea Trout fishing means explosive bites and aggressive fights! The way sea trout fight and there beautiful colors make them a spectacular game fish! Big yellow mouths lined with teeth and fangs make them an ultimate ambush predator. Small trout feed primarily on shrimp and small bait fish. The smaller fish will be males …
Fishing has been exceptional in Murrells Inlet. The weather has been very mild for this time of year and our water is clearing up. Water temperatures are hanging in the high 50’s to low 60’s right now. Redfish and Spotted Sea Trout will begin forming into winter schools. This typically happens once the water hits …
The weather and fishing continues to be fantastic! Fall offers some of the best fishing we see all year. We are seeing great numbers of Speckled Sea Trout along with lots of schooling Redfish . Fishing around the Murrells Inlet and Georgetown jetties have been hot. Carolina rigs using live mullet or shrimp will be the …
Murrells Inlet is a quaint little fishing town rich with history. With the stunning marsh views and many seafood restaurants, Murrells Inlet is named the Seafood Capital of South Carolina. It’s a fantastic fishery that’s just a short drive south of Myrtle Beach. One of the things that makes Fishing Murrells Inlet great is how …
Summer is in full swing and it’s down right HOT here in Myrtle Beach. Heat indexes over 100 degrees calls for fishing at daybreak. On our most productive fishing days we have been using light tackle rods rigged with gulp baits. The Redfish can’t resist them and it just makes for an easy lure. …
Early Summer Fishing Report Water and air temperatures are rising making early summer fishing fantastic. Our primary targets have been Redfish and Speckled Sea Trout. Redfish aka Red drum have been ravenous on all cycles of the tide, crushing anything in their path. Shallow water creeks with deep holes and lots of oysters have been holding large concentrations of finger mullet and …
Summer Fishing Charters on Pawleys Island Pawleys Island fishing charters are in full swing and has kicked off with some exceptional days on the water. We have been running half and full day charters targeting Redfish, Sea Trout and flounder around Pawleys creek. Our first fish – able FLOOD TIDE on the Island was epic! …
We have been very busy the past few months wrapping up a busy Fishing Season. At Living Water Guide Service we’re excited about all that is happening in the 2016. Back in February I was fortunate enough to attend the Orvis Guide Rendezvous. This Event was held in Asheville North Carolina and was an absolute …
Old man winter has loosened his grip and it’s feeling like spring. The dogwoods and azaleas are blooming and the temperatures have been splendid. The weather around Myrtle Beach has finally become stable for longer than a few days days making the fishing great. The past two weeks charters fishing around Myrtle Beach has been …
Another great year in the books Fishing Georgetown South Carolina with some big life changes and few steps of faith. 2015 was extra special as my wife April and I welcomed our baby girl into the world . Summer Grace , born in September weighing in a 6.15 lbs on the boga grip. (I didn’t really …
Fly Selection for South Carolina My fly fishing clients always asked about flies and what my top choices. Flies for saltwater in South Carolina are pretty simple. A few months back I was fortunate enough to have spent a day with the world renowned fly designer and tier Bob Clouser. A small group of us …
Fishing Report for DeBordieu, Pawleys Island and Georgetown It’s finally feeling like Fall. I woke up this morning with a frost on my truck and that long awaited crisp morning. November is hands down my favorite month here in Georgetown South Carolina for all that it offers the outdoorsmen. Deer hunting, duck hunting , Marsh Hens, …
Pawleys Island Premier Fishing Guide Service An Orvis Endorsed Guide Service base in Pawleys Island South Carolina. Offering half and full day private fishing charters aboard an 18′ Hell’s Bay Professional. Pawleys Island Charter fishing guides the waters surrounding Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island, DeBordieu, Georgetown and McClellanville. With countless miles of expansive tidal marsh and …
July has been a hot one and fishing has been fantastic considering the air temps in the high 90’s and low 100’s. Summer here in Georgetown South Carolina our water can get down right HOT. Once the sun breaks the horizon the fish seem to get lazy and go deep. We have had some great …
It has been a very busy July and I hope you all had a great holiday. We have had some exciting days on the water fishing around Pawleys Island, DeBordieu and Georgetown South Carolina . The large bait-fish like mullet and menhaden have been heavily concentrated on the top of high tides and the big …
Flood tide fishing can be an incredible experience! These abnormally high tides occur mostly during full and new moon phases. King tides around Pawleys Island can reach heights greater than 6 feet. As big tides fill the grass flats, Redfish swim into nearby creeks that empty onto these shallow grass flats. Redfish use these small …
Fly fishing Georgetown for Tailing Redfish schooling Redfish. Winyah Bay / North Inlet Reserve is a pristine salt marsh. The South Carolina marsh is year round fishery teaming with Redfish and Speckled Sea trout. This particular morning the fish were tailing on mud flats and blowing up on grass shrimp. Sight fishing South Carolina’s …
Fishing enthusiasts visiting Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, are in for a treat. With its miles of coastline, abundant marine life, and a variety of fishing options, Myrtle Beach offers a fantastic experience for anglers of all levels. Understanding the tides is crucial for successful fishing in Myrtle Beach. The tidal currents influence baitfish movement and, …
