[wannabeangler]

How is the winter saltwater fishing in SC? I lived down in Charleston many years ago and people did fishing year round from what I can remember. I'm looking for a trip to somewhere to experience winter saltwater fishing other than the Chesapeake Bay (lower). Any insight will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Tight lines!

 

[ChefRobb]

How is the winter saltwater fishing in SC? I lived down in Charleston many years ago and people did fishing year round from what I can remember. I'm looking for a trip to somewhere to experience winter saltwater fishing other than the Chesapeake Bay (lower). Any insight will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Tight lines!

Here's today's report form the Myrtle Beach site to help you out..... http://www.gotomyrtlebeach.com/fishing-report-myrtle-beach/

 

[wannabeangler]

Thanks for the help! My time is open and travels are not limited, so I hope I can get into some briney fish!

 

[bluefish1928]

go scroll down and looks at my previous posts- I live in Chesapeake, VA but still travel home to SC on long weekends to fish....I wouldn't invest that much to skunk- there is a creek in my backyard right now.

general summary:

winter in SC inshore- speckled trout and reds- reds are more tolerant of the cold, a few flounder (some of my fellow kayak fisherman have been getting them)
FW- blue cats are known for being active in the winter. Santee Cooper lakes are a good bet. Some quality LM bass will also be taken in the winter. I knew of an elder gentleman who exclusively fishes Santee Cooper lakes for bass in the winter- he says fish are still generally active on warmer days and far less boat traffic.

I now almost exclusively kayak fish or boat bum around.

In the meantime, I am trying to figure out this Northwest River yellow perch and crappie deal.

 

[wannabeangler]

go scroll down and looks at my previous posts- I live in Chesapeake, VA but still travel home to SC on long weekends to fish....I wouldn't invest that much to skunk- there is a creek in my backyard right now.

general summary:

winter in SC inshore- speckled trout and reds- reds are more tolerant of the cold, a few flounder (some of my fellow kayak fisherman have been getting them)
FW- blue cats are known for being active in the winter. Santee Cooper lakes are a good bet. Some quality LM bass will also be taken in the winter. I knew of an elder gentleman who exclusively fishes Santee Cooper lakes for bass in the winter- he says fish are still generally active on warmer days and far less boat traffic.

I now almost exclusively kayak fish or boat bum around.

In the meantime, I am trying to figure out this Northwest River yellow perch and crappie deal.

Thanks for the help!