Post by Steve Sutton on Jun 18, 2010 10:09:40 GMT -5
June 21, 2010 DNR News (803) 667-0696
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 has been
consistently strong. The inshore salt creeks, channels and docks are
steadily producing flounder, bluefish and trout on live mud minnows and
pogies. Cut shrimp are producing croaker, whiting and black drum. Captain
Rutenberg has found the best fishing early in the tidal phases before the
water is really running, and also suggests fishing the highly oxygenated
surface rips where brackish and salt water meet.
Cherry Grove Pier reports that small Spanish and medium sized bluefish are
both biting well off the pier right now, and whiting are also being caught.
Grand Strand
Spottail bass: Very good. Perry's Bait and Tackle in Murrell's Inlet reports
that that redfish are feeding heavily in the creeks on moving tides at the
mouths of feeder creeks and around shell banks. Flounder fishermen are
catching them as a by-catch, and other fishermen are specifically targeting
them. Live mud minnows, live finger mullet, live shrimp and a variety of
artificial lures will all work. Bull red drum are being caught off the
beach at the south end of Litchfield, and off boats fishing the end of the
North Jetty wall in Murrells Inlet. Fresh cut mullet and sections of blue
crabs are popular baits for bull drum. Flounder: Good to very good. Perry's
reports that flounder fishing in Murrells Inlet has gotten very strong, but
sizes are slightly down from a couple of weeks ago. Cast or troll Carolina
rigged live mud minnows on the bottom over sandy bottoms and around hard
structure. Fishing is often best for a couple of hours either side of low
tide. Trout: Perry's reports that some trout have started to show up in the
last week or two. They are being caught around the north jetty wall, on the
north end of Pawley's Island and in the creeks behind Huntington Beach State
Park. Live shrimp fished under a cork, especially at low light times, will
catch fish.
Surf and Pier Report: In addition to red drum in the surf, Perry's reports
that bluefish are being caught off the beaches in good numbers, with lots of
snappers around but also some fish running up to 7, 8 and 9 pounds. Some
Spanish mackerel are also being caught off the piers, and a few kings have
been picked up. A few whiting, spots and croaker are around, but pompano are
slow. Bull drum continue to be caught out at the jetties.
Charleston
Spottail Bass and Trout: Very good. Haddrell's Point reports that topwater
action has been very good lately early in the mornings. Nice trout and
redfish have been picking up the topwater baits, and when they slow down on
top a Mirrolure Mirrodine suspending bait will catch them. Fishing live
shrimp under a rattling float around shell rakes and rock piles in 3-8 feet
of water is a surefire way to catch fish. Flounder: Good. Haddrell's Point
reports that there have been good reports coming from inlets and around rock
piles. Mud minnows, finger mullet and live menhaden fished slowly along the
bottom will all produce. Sheepshead: Good. Haddrell's Point reports that
sheepshead have been numerous around bridges and jetties, and the fish are
more than willing to take a fiddler crab. Overall sheepshead have generally
been on the smaller side lately.
Folly Beach Pier reports that some whiting and bluefish in the 1-2 pound
range have been picked up off the pier, and a few black drum. Occasional
kings and Spanish are being caught, and a few sea trout have also been
landed.
Beaufort
Spottail Bass: Good. Bay Street Outfitters reports that fish are finally in
a summer pattern. Redfish are turned on, and good numbers are being caught
on both high and low tides. Tailing activity is good with fish "reasonably
abundant" on the good tailing tides. For tailing fish cast gold spoons or
fly patterns, and on lower tides fish will take a variety of live baits and
artificial lures. Cobia: Fair to good. Bay Street Outfitters reports that
cobia fishing has been pretty good, but no huge fish seem to have showed up
in the Broad River yet. Bay Street Outfitters has landed multiple fish on
the fly, including some cobia up to 40 pounds. They are mainly sight
fishing for cruising fish, but there is also plenty of anchor fishing with
live menhaden going on. Trout: Few reports. Bay Street Outfitters reports
that few first-hand trout reports are available. Cut mullet and live mud
minnows seem to be the most popular trout baits right now.
Paradise Pier: Flounder fishing was good a couple of weeks ago but has now
slowed. A few sharks and rays are being picked up.
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
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 has been
consistently strong. The inshore salt creeks, channels and docks are
steadily producing flounder, bluefish and trout on live mud minnows and
pogies. Cut shrimp are producing croaker, whiting and black drum. Captain
Rutenberg has found the best fishing early in the tidal phases before the
water is really running, and also suggests fishing the highly oxygenated
surface rips where brackish and salt water meet.
Cherry Grove Pier reports that small Spanish and medium sized bluefish are
both biting well off the pier right now, and whiting are also being caught.
Grand Strand
Spottail bass: Very good. Perry's Bait and Tackle in Murrell's Inlet reports
that that redfish are feeding heavily in the creeks on moving tides at the
mouths of feeder creeks and around shell banks. Flounder fishermen are
catching them as a by-catch, and other fishermen are specifically targeting
them. Live mud minnows, live finger mullet, live shrimp and a variety of
artificial lures will all work. Bull red drum are being caught off the
beach at the south end of Litchfield, and off boats fishing the end of the
North Jetty wall in Murrells Inlet. Fresh cut mullet and sections of blue
crabs are popular baits for bull drum. Flounder: Good to very good. Perry's
reports that flounder fishing in Murrells Inlet has gotten very strong, but
sizes are slightly down from a couple of weeks ago. Cast or troll Carolina
rigged live mud minnows on the bottom over sandy bottoms and around hard
structure. Fishing is often best for a couple of hours either side of low
tide. Trout: Perry's reports that some trout have started to show up in the
last week or two. They are being caught around the north jetty wall, on the
north end of Pawley's Island and in the creeks behind Huntington Beach State
Park. Live shrimp fished under a cork, especially at low light times, will
catch fish.
Surf and Pier Report: In addition to red drum in the surf, Perry's reports
that bluefish are being caught off the beaches in good numbers, with lots of
snappers around but also some fish running up to 7, 8 and 9 pounds. Some
Spanish mackerel are also being caught off the piers, and a few kings have
been picked up. A few whiting, spots and croaker are around, but pompano are
slow. Bull drum continue to be caught out at the jetties.
Charleston
Spottail Bass and Trout: Very good. Haddrell's Point reports that topwater
action has been very good lately early in the mornings. Nice trout and
redfish have been picking up the topwater baits, and when they slow down on
top a Mirrolure Mirrodine suspending bait will catch them. Fishing live
shrimp under a rattling float around shell rakes and rock piles in 3-8 feet
of water is a surefire way to catch fish. Flounder: Good. Haddrell's Point
reports that there have been good reports coming from inlets and around rock
piles. Mud minnows, finger mullet and live menhaden fished slowly along the
bottom will all produce. Sheepshead: Good. Haddrell's Point reports that
sheepshead have been numerous around bridges and jetties, and the fish are
more than willing to take a fiddler crab. Overall sheepshead have generally
been on the smaller side lately.
Folly Beach Pier reports that some whiting and bluefish in the 1-2 pound
range have been picked up off the pier, and a few black drum. Occasional
kings and Spanish are being caught, and a few sea trout have also been
landed.
Beaufort
Spottail Bass: Good. Bay Street Outfitters reports that fish are finally in
a summer pattern. Redfish are turned on, and good numbers are being caught
on both high and low tides. Tailing activity is good with fish "reasonably
abundant" on the good tailing tides. For tailing fish cast gold spoons or
fly patterns, and on lower tides fish will take a variety of live baits and
artificial lures. Cobia: Fair to good. Bay Street Outfitters reports that
cobia fishing has been pretty good, but no huge fish seem to have showed up
in the Broad River yet. Bay Street Outfitters has landed multiple fish on
the fly, including some cobia up to 40 pounds. They are mainly sight
fishing for cruising fish, but there is also plenty of anchor fishing with
live menhaden going on. Trout: Few reports. Bay Street Outfitters reports
that few first-hand trout reports are available. Cut mullet and live mud
minnows seem to be the most popular trout baits right now.
Paradise Pier: Flounder fishing was good a couple of weeks ago but has now
slowed. A few sharks and rays are being picked up.
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