July 2
Water temperatures are in the low-80s in Murrells Inlet. Water is pretty dirty off the beach but just offshore it is very clean.
Baisch Boys Bait and Tackle (843-651-1915) has regular and jumbo mud minnows, live finger mullet, live shrimp (most days), live fiddler crabs, blood worms, fresh shrimp, salt clam, and a full range of frozen baits.
Even though it’s July the summer doldrums have definitely not arrived, and Captain J Baisch (843-902-0356) reports
June 15
Water temperatures are around about 80 in Murrells Inlet, and rain has again dirtied up the water.
Baisch Boys Bait and Tackle (843-651-1915) has regular and jumbo mud minnows, live shrimp (most days), live fiddler crabs, fresh shrimp, salt clam, and a full range of frozen baits. Live finger mullet should be available later this month.
From inshore to offshore the fishing this June is pretty outstanding, and Captain J Baisch (843-902-0356) reports
May 28
Water temperatures are in the mid-70s around Murrells Inlet, and after a tropical storm yesterday for right now the water is very muddy.
Baisch Boys Bait and Tackle (843-651-1915) has regular and jumbo mud minnows, live shrimp, live fiddler crabs, fresh shrimp, salt clam, and a full range of frozen baits. Live finger mullet should be available this month.
It’s hard to write a fishing report the day after a tropical storm, but Captain J Baisch (843-902-0356) reports
May 14
Water temperatures are in the low 70s around Murrells Inlet but should rise rapidly over the next few days.
Baisch Boys Bait and Tackle (843-651-1915) has regular and jumbo mud minnows, live finger mullet, live fiddler crabs, fresh shrimp, salt clam, and a full range of frozen baits. Live shrimp are day-to-day but soon they should be available all the time.
April 30
Inshore water temperatures around Georgetown are about 70 degrees.
There are fish to be caught inshore in the Georgetown area, but Captain Fred Rourk (843-241-4767) reports
April 15
Water temperatures are up-and-down in Murrells Inlet, but range from the upper 60s to lower 70s.
Baisch Boys Bait and Tackle (843-651-1915) has regular and jumbo mud minnows, live finger mullet, live fiddler crabs, fresh shrimp, salt clam, and a full range of frozen baits.
The flounder bite continues to get better, and Captain J Baisch (843-902-0356) reports
April 1
Water temperatures are up-and-down in Murrells Inlet, but generally in the mid-60s.
Baisch Boys Bait and Tackle (843-651-1915) has regular and jumbo mud minnows, live finger mullet, live fiddler crabs, fresh shrimp, salt clam, and a full range of frozen baits.
The early flounder bite continues to get better, and Captain J Baisch (843-902-0356) reporting
March 26
Water temperatures have just reached 60 degrees in Murrells Inlet. Even though the water is still fairly clear with a blue tint, wind and releasing stringy grass are dirtying it up some.
Baisch Boys Bait and Tackle (843-651-1915) has regular and jumbo mud minnows, live finger mullet, live fiddler crabs, fresh shrimp, salt clam, and a full range of frozen baits.
The early flounder bite continues to improve, with Captain J Baisch (843-902-0356) reporting
March 13
Water temperatures have moved into the upper 50s in Murrells Inlet.
Baisch Boys Bait and Tackle (843-651-1915) has regular and jumbo mud minnows, live finger mullet, live fiddler crabs, fresh shrimp, salt clam, and a full range of frozen baits.
Fishing is starting to really turn on at the south end of the South Carolina Grand Strand, and Captain J Baisch (843-902-0356) reports
February 27
Water temperatures are up to about 55 degrees in Murrells Inlet, and clarity depends on weather conditions. Rain yesterday made for dirty water, but after a day of dry, calm weather it gets very clear again.
Baisch Boys Bait and Tackle (843-651-1915) has regular and jumbo mud minnows, live finger mullet, live fiddler crabs, fresh shrimp, salt clam, and a full range of frozen baits.
It is still that time of year when inshore species do not have to eat every single day on the Grand Strand, and Captain J Baisch (843-902-0356) reports
February 14
Water temperatures are still around 52 degrees in Murrells Inlet, and when the weather is calm the water is extremely clear.
Baisch Boys Bait and Tackle (843-651-1915) has regular and jumbo mud minnows, live finger mullet, live fiddler crabs, fresh shrimp, salt clam, and a full range of frozen baits.
Inshore fishing remains dependent on conditions along the south end of the Grand Strand, but Captain J Baisch (843-902-0356) reports
January 30
Water temperatures average around 51-52 degrees in Murrells Inlet, although on cold days they will drop a few degrees and on warm days they will rise to about 54. The water is crystal clear. Baisch Boys Bait and Tackle (843-651-1915) has regular and jumbo mud minnows, live finger mullet, live fiddler crabs, fresh shrimp, salt clam, and a full range of frozen baits.
Inshore fishing is dependent on conditions along the south end of the Grand Strand, and Captain J Baisch (843-902-0356) reports
January 17
Water temperatures are around 56 in Murrells Inlet and the water is clean but not clear. Baisch Boys Bait and Tackle (843-651-1915) has regular and jumbo mud minnows, live shrimp, live fiddler crabs, fresh shrimp, salt clam, and a full range of frozen baits.
Inshore fishing remains spotty along the south end of the Grand Strand, although Captain J Baisch (843-902-0356) reports
December 23
Water temperatures are around 54 or 55 in Murrells Inlet and the water is gin clear. Baisch Boys Bait and Tackle (843-651-1915) has regular and jumbo mud minnows, live shrimp, live fiddler crabs, fresh shrimp, fresh squid, salt clam, and a full range of frozen baits.
Inshore fishing is becoming more spotty along the south end of the Grand Strand, and Captain J Baisch (843-902-0356) reports
December 13
Water temperatures are around 55 or 56 in Murrells Inlet and the water is very clear before the heavy rains arrive. Baisch Boys Bait and Tackle (843-651-1915) has regular and jumbo mud minnows, live shrimp, live fiddler crabs, fresh shrimp, fresh squid, salt clam, and a full range of frozen baits.
