Known for its historic downtown, friendly locals, and incredible music scene, Charleston,
SC has emerged as one of the country’s top tourist destinations.
As if this wasn’t enough, fishing in Charleston is phenomenal.
The city is surrounded by salt marshes and tidal creeks, while further out, wrecks fill
the seafloor and currents funnel in fish from across the Atlantic.
In this video, we’ll present the top five fishing trips in Charleston.
From stalking Redfish over flats to deep dropping for delicious bottom species – this town
will send you on the adventure of a lifetime!
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Charleston is the perfect choice if you’re looking for a fun family fishing trip.
The inshore waters here are shallow and calm, making them super easy to navigate and full
of savory fish to catch.
Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, and Black Drum are great targets for the kids
and for you!
One of the best parts about Charleston is its incredible biodiversity!
While fishing, you can also spot dolphins, pelicans, and other wildlife.
This is a great way to get the kids off their phones and out into nature.
Heading out on a Charleston fishing charter couldn’t be easier.
Your captain will take care of everything including your saltwater fishing license,
gear, and safety equipment.
All you’ll need to bring are your food and drinks.
Most captains will also clean and fillet your catch, so at the end of your trip you can
take it to a local restaurant and have it cooked and prepared lowcountry-style.
Whether it’s back on shore or out on the water, a trip to Charleston is a great way
to combine a fun family vacation with an exciting fishing trip.
Speaking of exciting fishing trips, there’s nothing like Shark fishing in Charleston.
Once the inshore waters start to warm up, the Charleston Harbor becomes a breeding ground
for all kinds of inshore sharks.
These predators are small yet fierce, meaning even kids can reel ‘em in with a bit of
help from the captain.
Shark fishing trips usually last between 2 and 3 hours, making them short and affordable,
and a great way to keep the kids entertained.
They’re also an excellent choice for busy anglers with less time on their hands who
are maybe just passing through town for a few hours.
Who knows what else you’ll catch!
Charleston Harbor is teeming with a ton of other species, including the area’s most
popular target….
You guessed it…..Redfish!
Redfish are one of the most sought-after inshore species in South Carolina, and they’re pretty
much available all year-round.
If you’re looking for a true Charleston experience, you should go sight fishing in
the shallows, especially in the winter.
The colder months produce clearer waters, making it super easy to spot your target.
Just be sure to dress warmer when the temperature drops and get ready to go into stealth mode.
Redfish are known to be super active and willing to eat your bait or fly, making it a great
fish to target for all skill levels.
A great thing about sight fishing for Reds is that you can even catch huge Bulls in the
shallows.
Pick a guide and head out on one of the many flats and get ready to experience the best
of what Charleston Redfishing has to offer.
If you really wanna get your heart pumpin’, you can find a deep-sea charter that will
take you way out into the Gulf Stream.
Each year, this powerful current brings in a slew of Big Game fish from the Gulf of Mexico.
Located about 50 miles off the coast, you can target pelagic species such as Mahi Mahi,
Sailfish, and Wahoo (Mahi, Wahoo, and Sailfish).
If you don’t wanna venture out too far but you’d still like a good slice of action,
there are plenty of options that will still satisfy your needs.
Every year, Charleston comes alive with monster Kingfish.
You can often catch them inside Charleston Harbor itself or head out past the jetties.
You’ve also got dozens of wrecks and artificial reefs, all teeming with Kings.
If you’re an expert Kingfish angler looking to showcase your talents, you might want to
think about signing up for ‘The Hooked on Miracles King Mackerel Tournament.’
This is a charity tournament that has raised over $2.7 million.
At the end of the day, there’s no greater feeling than fishing for a good cause.
This leads us to our final and most exciting fishing experience in Charleston, SC!
There are plenty of productive wrecks scattered along the coast of Charleston.
Some are as close as three miles from the shore, making them super accessible to day
visitors.
The Charleston Nearshore Reef is home to a variety of inshore species including Black
Goliath Grouper, and monster Redfish.
Others are located a bit further, but these deep-water wrecks usually hold much bigger
fish.
Spots like the Charleston 60’ Reef and the Comanche Reef are go-to offshore spots for
deep dropping and bottom fishing.
Here, you can target the likes of Barracuda, Kingfish, Red Snapper, and Amberjack.
Wreck fishing in Charleston is proof that you don’t have to travel hundreds of miles
out just to catch big fish.
And that goes for anything in Charleston – great food, and friendly people are
(always) just around the corner.
If you’ve been fishing in Charleston, we want to hear about your experience.
Leave a comment below and let us know about any tips on go-to spots, top target species,
or how to best plan your trip.
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