Charleston Fishing Seasons
Inshore fishing remains constant throughout the year in Charleston, SC.
You can view a chart of the inshore and offshore seasons by following this link
Inshore species include:
- Red Drum – Year Round
- Sea Trout – Year Round
- Flounder – Spring, Summer, Fall
- Black Drum – Year Round
- Bluefish – Year Round
- Sheepshead – Year Round, Best in Spring
- Ladyfish – Spring, Summer, Fall
- Sharks – Summer, Fall
- Tarpon – July, August, September
- Weakfish – Spring, Summer, Fall
Offshore fishing is best in the warm months (Mar – Nov)
Offshore species include:
- Billfish – Spring, Summer, Fall
- Wahoo – Spring, Summer, Fall
- Tuna – Spring, Summer, Fall
- Dolphin (Mahi) – Spring, Summer, Fall
- King Mackerel – Spring, Summer, Fall
- Spanish Mackerel – Spring, Summer, Fall
- Barracuda – Spring, Summer, Fall
- Amberjack – Year Round
- Little Tunny (False Albacore) – Year Round
- Red Drum – Year Round
- Black Drum – Year Round
- Tarpon – Summer
- Black Sea Bass – Year Round
- Snapper – Year Round
- Grouper – Year Round
- Cobia – Spring, Summer, Fall
