Big Fish Stories

With year-round warm weather and a diverse ecosystem of different fish species, see why South Carolina is a world-class fishing destination.

Fly-Fishing in Rivers

Located in the quaint town of Mountain Rest, Chattooga River Fly Shop comes fully stocked with a variety of flies, from the smallest of the midges to the largest stone flies. Book a fly-tying class and then take a guided fly-fishing trip to the Chattooga or Chauga rivers to put your newfound skills to the test. Meanwhile, the Spartanburg area is home to miles of rivers, and RiverBlade Knife & Fly Shop can help you explore every inch of them. Stock up on gear at their shop, take a free casting lesson and book a guided fly-fishing trip.

Boat Fishing in Lakes

January through March, explore the cold waters of Lake Wylie on the North Carolina-South Carolina border with Captain Taylor of Catfish On! Guide Service in Rock Hill. This lake is known for its abundant catfish, white perch and crappie. Meanwhile, the clean, clear reservoir water of Lake Murray makes bass plentiful—a paradise for anglers. See what you can catch with Captain Bradley of Taylor Outdoors in Prosperity leading the way. With Doug’s Guide Service located on Santee Cooper Country’s Lake Moultrie, Captains Ken Coffey and Doug Allen will show you the way to huge catfish, day or night. See the current weather conditions at Santee State Park on the webcam.

Deep-Sea Charters

Whether you’re an avid angler or have never held a rod and reel, Fish Hook Charters in North Myrtle Beach makes it easy, with their custom-built charter boats rigged with the latest electronics and tournament-grade tackle. Specializing in deep-sea offshore and inshore private charters, Captain Ronnie can take you trolling, live baiting or bottom-fishing. Or explore the warm Atlantic waters with the professional expertise of Captain Christiaan and his Bulldog Charters crew as your Hilton Head Island fishing guide. You could be reeling in cobia, tarpon, king mackerel, grouper and even sharks.

Fishing Piers

Enjoy the peaceful natural beauty of the Myrtle Beach State Park Pier while tossing in a line or crabbing trap. This area is ideal for reeling in flounder, king mackerel and trout. Or head over to Memorial Waterfront Park in Mount Pleasant, where you can toss in a line from Mount Pleasant Pier. Afterward, grab an ice cream cone from the River Watch Café and Gift Shop and enjoy watching the sunset.