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Fishing in Charleston, South Carolina
The Lowcountry's marshes and creeks are redfish and speckled trout country, with flood-tide tailing reds on the grass flats a signature experience.
See live conditions & Bite Score for Charleston →Best time to fish
Year-round (sight-fishing best spring-fall)
Where fish hold
Spartina grass flats, oyster bars, and creek mouths
What you can catch in Charleston
Tactics & tides
Sight-cast crab flies and soft plastics on the flood tide, live shrimp under a cork for trout, fiddler crabs for sheepshead.
Big spring flood tides push reds onto the grass to feed on crabs - time the top of the tide.
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Fishing in Charleston: FAQ
What fish can you catch in Charleston?
Popular targets in Charleston include Redfish (Red Drum), Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, Sheepshead, and 1 more. The mix shifts with the season and conditions.
When is the best time to fish in Charleston?
The prime season is Year-round (sight-fishing best spring-fall). Day to day, the bite is usually best on moving water around dawn and dusk. Big spring flood tides push reds onto the grass to feed on crabs - time the top of the tide.
Where should you fish in Charleston?
Focus on Spartina grass flats, oyster bars, and creek mouths. Sight-cast crab flies and soft plastics on the flood tide, live shrimp under a cork for trout, fiddler crabs for sheepshead.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish in Charleston?
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