Post by Steve Sutton on May 6, 2010 18:15:01 GMT -5
The following information is provided courtesy www.SCFishingReport.com. Check the site
for recent updates and detailed reports. DHEC Fish Consumption Advisories:
www.scdhec.net/environment/water/fish.
Little River
Inshore: Captain Michael Rutenberg reports that fishing is getting better by the day.
Water temperatures hovering around 70 degrees are causing species like trout and redfish
to move from their winter grounds towards open channels and the jetty. Find the warmest
layers of moving water around structure and you should be on the fish. The warmest water
will usually occur during falling tides, so fish the ebb tides hard. When the tide is
rising move into the waterway and fish docks for redfish and trout. Fish are still
sluggish, so slow down retrieves watch your line for subtle bites. Cherry Grove Pier
reports that overall the cold winter is still slowing down the bite, but temperatures are
on the verge of getting right. Some good sized whiting are sporadically running off the
pier, and lots of little flounder are also being caught - but the keeper ratio is poor.
Some little blues and of course sharks and stingrays are around.
Grand Strand
Flounder: Good. Perry's Bait and Tackle reports that flounder fishing in Murrells Inlet
continues to heat up, with good numbers being caught. No fish over three pounds have
been caught yet, and the keeper ratio is about 30 percent. Cast or troll Carolina rigged
live mud minnows on the bottom. Spottail bass: Good. Perry's reports that red drum
fishing is strong and spottails are becoming a common by-catch for flounder fishermen
using mud minnows on the bottom. Good numbers of spottails are also being caught out at
the jetties, and the first bull drum have arrived off the beach and around the jetties at
Huntington Beach State Park. Trout: Fair. Perry's reports that decent numbers of trout
are still being caught on the north end of Pawley's Island, particularly on low tides
during low light periods. However, very few keepers are being caught. Fish live mud
minnows or shrimp under a cork, or DOA Shrimp on the bottom. Surf and Pier Report:
Perry's Bait and Tackle reports that in addition to red drum in the surf black drum have
also been caught off the beach and around the sea walls at the south end of Garden City.
Snapper blues are starting to arrive in the surf and off the piers and early Spanish
mackerel are being caught off the piers. Down south in Georgetown good sheepshead are
being caught around the jetties. Offshore Report: Perry's reports that at the 3 Mile Reef
Spanish mackerel are being caught. Georgetown Landing Marina reports that wahoo, a few
dolphin and some blackfin tuna have been caught offshore. Bottom fishing is still good
for beeliners, blacks sea bass and triggerfish.
Charleston
Sheepshead: Good to very good. Haddrell's Point reports that the sheepshead fishing
continues to be hot at nearshore reefs, the jetties and around bridge pilings. Fiddler
crabs, clam strips and oysters fished with a vertical presentation will all work.
Spottail Bass: Good. Haddrell's Point reports that redfish are in a transition period
when the large winter schools break up into smaller schools, and the fish are feeding
well. Spottail bass are starting to be caught under docks and along rock piles, as well
as continuing to be found on the shallow coastal flats. Gulp! shrimp, ZMAN streakz spiced
up with Pro-Cure scents, and of course live mud minnows are all working. A few early
tailing fish have been spotted. Trout: Fair. Haddrell's Point reports that guides
targeting trout have been making consistent catches free-lining DOA shrimp near shell
banks in 6-8 feet of water. Flounder: Fair. Haddrell's Point reports that now is the
time to start targeting flounder in shallow water inlets. Most catches are coming on
live mud minnows Carolina rigged on the bottom. Offshore: Haddrell's Point reports that
good weather last week allowed a lot of anglers to get offshore and some nice wahoo were
caught to the south around the Deli area and just offshore of it. Some blackfin tuna
have also been caught in the Georgetown Hole area.
Beaufort
Spottail Bass: Fair. Bay Street Outfitters reports that the redfish have mainly broken
out of the big, winter schools, and they are starting to chase bait, including glass
minnows, mullet and occasional shrimp. However, the bite is still a little reluctant. A
small amount of tailing activity is being seen, but look for that to come on strong on
the April full moon. Mud minnows and live shrimp are the best baits for now. Trout:
Fair. Bay Street Outfitters reports that the trout bite has gotten a bit better in the
last week or two. The best places to fish are still deep holes and creek mouths; mud
minnows, Gulp! on jigheads and even gold spoons have produced a few trout. Cobia: A few
cobia have been caught in the Broad River, and the strong tides on the April full moon
should bring in more. Offshore: Captain Wally Phinney reports that wahoo have been biting
out by the South Ledge. In about 130 feet of water he has found fast action for good
sized black sea bass and trigger fish. The Beaufort 45 has been poor with the better
black sea bass having moved offshore, but the Betsy Ross and Eagle Nest have both
produced nice sea bass.
For South Carolina marine recreational fishing regulations: www.dnr.state.sc.us/regs/pdf/saltfishing.pdf
Visit the Saltwater Fishing License Web site at saltwaterfishing.sc.gov
for recent updates and detailed reports. DHEC Fish Consumption Advisories:
www.scdhec.net/environment/water/fish.
Little River
Inshore: Captain Michael Rutenberg reports that fishing is getting better by the day.
Water temperatures hovering around 70 degrees are causing species like trout and redfish
to move from their winter grounds towards open channels and the jetty. Find the warmest
layers of moving water around structure and you should be on the fish. The warmest water
will usually occur during falling tides, so fish the ebb tides hard. When the tide is
rising move into the waterway and fish docks for redfish and trout. Fish are still
sluggish, so slow down retrieves watch your line for subtle bites. Cherry Grove Pier
reports that overall the cold winter is still slowing down the bite, but temperatures are
on the verge of getting right. Some good sized whiting are sporadically running off the
pier, and lots of little flounder are also being caught - but the keeper ratio is poor.
Some little blues and of course sharks and stingrays are around.
Grand Strand
Flounder: Good. Perry's Bait and Tackle reports that flounder fishing in Murrells Inlet
continues to heat up, with good numbers being caught. No fish over three pounds have
been caught yet, and the keeper ratio is about 30 percent. Cast or troll Carolina rigged
live mud minnows on the bottom. Spottail bass: Good. Perry's reports that red drum
fishing is strong and spottails are becoming a common by-catch for flounder fishermen
using mud minnows on the bottom. Good numbers of spottails are also being caught out at
the jetties, and the first bull drum have arrived off the beach and around the jetties at
Huntington Beach State Park. Trout: Fair. Perry's reports that decent numbers of trout
are still being caught on the north end of Pawley's Island, particularly on low tides
during low light periods. However, very few keepers are being caught. Fish live mud
minnows or shrimp under a cork, or DOA Shrimp on the bottom. Surf and Pier Report:
Perry's Bait and Tackle reports that in addition to red drum in the surf black drum have
also been caught off the beach and around the sea walls at the south end of Garden City.
Snapper blues are starting to arrive in the surf and off the piers and early Spanish
mackerel are being caught off the piers. Down south in Georgetown good sheepshead are
being caught around the jetties. Offshore Report: Perry's reports that at the 3 Mile Reef
Spanish mackerel are being caught. Georgetown Landing Marina reports that wahoo, a few
dolphin and some blackfin tuna have been caught offshore. Bottom fishing is still good
for beeliners, blacks sea bass and triggerfish.
Charleston
Sheepshead: Good to very good. Haddrell's Point reports that the sheepshead fishing
continues to be hot at nearshore reefs, the jetties and around bridge pilings. Fiddler
crabs, clam strips and oysters fished with a vertical presentation will all work.
Spottail Bass: Good. Haddrell's Point reports that redfish are in a transition period
when the large winter schools break up into smaller schools, and the fish are feeding
well. Spottail bass are starting to be caught under docks and along rock piles, as well
as continuing to be found on the shallow coastal flats. Gulp! shrimp, ZMAN streakz spiced
up with Pro-Cure scents, and of course live mud minnows are all working. A few early
tailing fish have been spotted. Trout: Fair. Haddrell's Point reports that guides
targeting trout have been making consistent catches free-lining DOA shrimp near shell
banks in 6-8 feet of water. Flounder: Fair. Haddrell's Point reports that now is the
time to start targeting flounder in shallow water inlets. Most catches are coming on
live mud minnows Carolina rigged on the bottom. Offshore: Haddrell's Point reports that
good weather last week allowed a lot of anglers to get offshore and some nice wahoo were
caught to the south around the Deli area and just offshore of it. Some blackfin tuna
have also been caught in the Georgetown Hole area.
Beaufort
Spottail Bass: Fair. Bay Street Outfitters reports that the redfish have mainly broken
out of the big, winter schools, and they are starting to chase bait, including glass
minnows, mullet and occasional shrimp. However, the bite is still a little reluctant. A
small amount of tailing activity is being seen, but look for that to come on strong on
the April full moon. Mud minnows and live shrimp are the best baits for now. Trout:
Fair. Bay Street Outfitters reports that the trout bite has gotten a bit better in the
last week or two. The best places to fish are still deep holes and creek mouths; mud
minnows, Gulp! on jigheads and even gold spoons have produced a few trout. Cobia: A few
cobia have been caught in the Broad River, and the strong tides on the April full moon
should bring in more. Offshore: Captain Wally Phinney reports that wahoo have been biting
out by the South Ledge. In about 130 feet of water he has found fast action for good
sized black sea bass and trigger fish. The Beaufort 45 has been poor with the better
black sea bass having moved offshore, but the Betsy Ross and Eagle Nest have both
produced nice sea bass.
For South Carolina marine recreational fishing regulations: www.dnr.state.sc.us/regs/pdf/saltfishing.pdf
Visit the Saltwater Fishing License Web site at saltwaterfishing.sc.gov