November 11
Surface water temperatures around Charleston are still in the upper 60s. Shrimp remain prolific although the next cold snap should send them on their way.
The inshore fishing has been nothing short of phenomenal in Charleston, and Captain Rob Bennett (843-367-3777) reports
October 6
Surface water temperatures around Charleston are down to 72-73 degrees. The creeks are full of shrimp and finger mullet and the big mullet are running the beaches. Shrimp boats report an excellent white shrimp season and the baiters are also netting good catches.
All year inshore fishermen wait for October, but now that it has arrived Captain Rob Bennett (843-367-3777) reports
September 17
Surface water temperatures around Charleston have dropped to about 82 degrees, and wind and rain have dirtied up the water. The creeks are full of shrimp and finger mullet.
While the fall bite hasn’t arrived to the whole South Carolina coast, Captain Rob Bennett (843-367-3777) reports
August 25
Surface water temperatures around Charleston have dropped into the lower 80s in the creeks, while in the ocean it is still about 84 degrees. The creeks are full of shrimp and finger mullet.
It’s all about the redfish right now for Redfin Charters (843-277-5255), and Captain Erven Roper reports
July 30
Morning surface water temperatures around Charleston are in the upper 80s. The creeks are full of shrimp and finger mullet.
Despite the summer heat the inshore flounder fishing continues to be pretty outstanding, and Redfin Charters (843-277-5255) reports
July 16
Morning surface water temperatures around Charleston are about 86 degrees.
Inshore fishing has overall gotten tougher, but Captain Rob Bennett (843-367-3777) reports
June 25
Inshore surface water temperatures in Charleston are in the low 80s, while the water at Folly Beach is an unseasonably cool 76. Shrimp have been hard to find, perhaps because of all the freshwater.
Inshore fishing can be a little tough in the summer heat, but Captain Rob Bennett (843-367-3777) reports
June 9
Inshore surface water temperatures in Charleston are in the low 80s, while the water at Folly Beach is 77.
The most exciting new action this week is for jack crevalle, and Captain Rob Bennett (843-367-3777) reports
June 2
Inshore surface water temperatures in Charleston are around 80 degrees. Rain and windy conditions have dirtied the water and made it difficult to get offshore, but things are supposed to improve late this week.
Unstable weather conditions continue to make for challenging fishing conditions, but Redfin Charters (843-277-5255) reports
May 20
Inshore surface water temperatures in Charleston are in the mid-70s, and all the wind and strong tides has made for dirty water. Rain is also muddying the water.
Windy conditions continue to make for interesting fishing conditions, but Redfin Charters (843-277-5255) reports
May 12
Inshore surface water temperatures in Charleston are in the mid-70s, and all the wind and strong tides has made for dirty water.
Windy conditions have made for interesting fishing conditions, and Redfin Charters (843-277-5255) reports
April 29
Inshore surface water temperatures in Charleston are in the upper 60s and overall the water is pretty tannic because of freshwater inflow.
While access to boat ramps has improved even as beaches and tourism are basically still closed, Redfin Charters (843-277-5255) reports
April 15
Inshore surface water temperatures in Charleston have gotten into the lower 70s.
Even though access has been limited and the tourism economy has ground to a halt, Redfin Charters (843-277-5255) reports
March 31
Inshore surface water temperatures in Charleston are in the mid-60s and visibility is very good.
Even though access has been limited, Redfin Charters (843-277-5255) reports that
March 25
Inshore surface water temperatures in Charleston are around 62 degrees and visibility is very good.
The redfish bite has gotten really good around Charleston, and before the shutdown guides at Redfin Charters (843-277-5255) report
March 12
Inshore surface water temperatures in Charleston are in the upper 50s, and between freshwater inflow and strong tides inshore clarity is highly variable. In some areas at times the water is very clean, and in other areas visibility is very low.
The redfish bite has picked up a little, and the guides at Redfin Charters (843-277-5255) report
February 27
Inshore surface water temperatures in Charleston are around 55 degrees, and even though the water is generally fairly clear with all the freshwater inflow salinity is very low in the rivers.
If anything the redfish bite has gotten even tougher, and the guides at Redfin Charters (843-277-5255) report
February 17
Inshore surface water temperatures in Charleston are fluctuating a lot but range from about 55-58 degrees, and water clarity varies greatly.
It remains a pretty tricky bite for redfish in the Charleston area, and Redfin Charters (843-277-5255) reports
January 29
Inshore surface water temperatures in Charleston are around 54 degrees, and water clarity is very high right now.
As water temperatures have dropped Redfin Charters (843-277-5255) reports
January 15
Inshore surface water temperatures in Charleston are around 57 degrees, and water clarity is overall very good.
While fishing on some parts of the coast has dropped off due to the unseasonably warm weather, Redfin Charters (843-277-5255) reports
December 24
Inshore surface water temperatures in Charleston are in the low to mid-50s, and water clarity has been good but is declining after the recent rains.
The trout fishing continues to be strong in Charleston, and Redfin Charters (843-277-5255) reports
December 11
Inshore surface water temperatures in Charleston have dropped into the low to mid-50s, and water clarity is very good.
The troutfishing continues to be outstanding in Charleston, and Redfin Charters (843-277-5255) reports