Charleston Fishing Charters
Fishing Through the Seasons
In the different seasons of the year you can find different situations in fly fishing
Spring
As winter ends, hungry redfish and returning baitfish create excellent fishing conditions. In late Spring, cobia also reappear near Charleston's southern inlets.
Summer
Diverse species abound, including redfish, sea trout, sheepshead, shark and tarpon. There is an increase in flood tides, providing opportunities to catch redfish tailing in the grass.
Fall
Best time of year for Redfish and also frequency of flood tides and tailing fish. Low tide fishing is also excellent as well. Creeks and oyster flats are still in play for Sea Trout, Sheepshead, and Flounder.
Winter
Crystal-clear water allows for the best sight casting opportunities for Redfish on mud and oyster flats, as well as tidal creeks. the Redfish are also schooled up in numbers from 5-200 fish!
The most common questions
What do I need to bring on the boat?
What different species do you target?
What weight rods do you use?
What do you supply on a guided trip?
Where do we meet you?
Can I keep what I catch?
Flood Tides
Occurs Spring to late Fall
Experience a distinctive method of redfish hunting within a controlled environment. Redfish gather at creek edges, awaiting tides to access prey like crabs, shrimp, and baitfish. Signs of their presence include water movement, surface disturbances, or bottom feeding.
During flood tides, they target crabs, their tails protruding from the water in a behavior called tailing, an exhilarating sight. This approach allows close proximity due to their focus on feeding. Precise casting near their head's direction yields rewarding results, capitalizing on their feeding behavior.
Low Tide
Year-round, low tide fishing is our approach, essential for visually locating our target before casting. With a focus on being the hunters of fishing, we pole the skiff over mud flats, around oyster bars, and near grass banks where redfish seek food. Precision is key; we assess their direction and present the fly within their visibility range.
Throughout most of the year, redfish are often solitary or in small groups, offering diverse chances. As seasons shift, water clarity changes. Fall to winter yields exceptionally clear water, ideal for sight casting. During this period, redfish form larger schools of 10 to 200 fish, allowing skilled anglers to select targets strategically from the school's periphery.
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Lowcountry Wildlife
Don’t forget to look around! The salt marsh that we fish is also home to many other critters other than redfish. Throughout the day there will be opportunities to see eagles, osprey, pelicans, egrets, ibis, terns, sea gulls, skimmers, dolphins, alligators and deer.
A deposit of $200 will be required to hold your dates. Deposits are refundable up to 7 days prior to your trip or if the weather does not allow us to get out. Payment in full is due the day of the trip. Cancellations within 48 hours of the trip are subject to full payment. Acceptable forms of payment include; credit/debit card, Venmo, check or cash.
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