Fishing Report (Updated 9.2.2010)

Spottail Bass: Very good. Bay Street Outfitters (843-524-5250) reports that over the last couple of weeks the high tide fishing on the flats has been as good as it has been in the last 15 years.  During a hot July with lower tides fish weren't very active and a lot of times were just "lying" there, but with higher August tides bringing in an infusion of cooler sea water the fish have been much more active.  Redfish are generally feeding on crabs and shrimp, and tailing fish will take flies in both patterns.  On peak high tides when tails aren't exposed but redfish can be seen "pushing" they will also take minnow imitations.  Spin fishermen are also having a ball on high tide.  On lower tides redfish can also be caught on live shrimp.

Captain Dan “Fishin’ Coach” Utley (843-757-2126) reports that in Hilton Head the action for redfish has been strong.  High tides have created some good tailing action, but the best bite has been back in the creeks fishing deep holes at the creek bends nears docks or fallen trees on the last half of the outgoing tide.

Trout: Fair to good. Down around Hilton Head Captain Dan “Fishin’ Coach” Utley reports that since the shrimp have become big enough to put on a hook the inshore action for spotted seatrout has been picking up.  Trout are biting around the first of the incoming tide on flats near creek mouths and on the high water around current rips made by oyster beds and points.  Live shrimp under a popping cork will catch fish.

Tarpon: Slow to fair. Bay Street Outfitters reports a few tarpon have been caught in the Broad River, but they are pretty rare.  Dead menhaden fished on the bottom and live menhaden fished on the surface will both catch fish.

Ladyfish have also been feeding very well inshore. 

Paradise Pier:  No reports.

Offshore: Captain Wally Phinney (843-838-7437) reports that fishing is poor for Spanish and king mackerel, and bottom fishing has also been tough.  The best thing going has been very good spade fishing at the nearshore reefs and wrecks. 

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