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South Carolina · South Atlantic

South Carolina saltwater fishing forecast

4 bay systems and 72 named spots on the South Carolina Atlantic coast, with 3 NOAA tide stations. Right now the top-scoring bay system is Charleston Harbor at 74 for Crevalle jack.

In peak season this week: Atlantic croaker, Atlantic tarpon, Crevalle jack, Gray snapper, King mackerel and Red drum and 4 more.

Bay systems
4
Named spots
72
Tide stations
3
Species guides
29
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Bay systems right now · 4

Scores from the Waterlands engine, computed 7:00 PM EDT. Best window is the rest of today.

74Great
Charleston Harbor

AMZ340 · 37 named spots

Top now: Crevalle jack · Best window 8 PM-12 AM (peak 79)

74Great
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 NM

AMZ256 · 6 named spots

Top now: Atlantic tarpon · Best window 8 PM-12 AM (peak 74)

71Great
Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM

AMZ362 · 28 named spots

Top now: Crevalle jack · Best window 9 PM-12 AM (peak 78)

71Great
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 NM

AMZ254 · 1 named spot

Top now: Atlantic tarpon · Best window 8 PM-12 AM (peak 71)

Scoring best right now

Each species' best score in a South Carolina bay system this hour.

Species guides · 29

Season, water temperature, depth, structure, tackle and regulations for each species in South Carolina waters.

Regulations and licenses

SCDNR saltwater regulations Buy a South Carolina fishing license License types

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Synced with SCDNR Sep 16, 2026.

The regulations link is SCDNR's regulations page, which links the 2026-2027 South Carolina Hunting and Fishing Guide (https://www.dnr.sc.gov/regs/pdf/Regs2627.pdf, a 44 MB PDF; the Saltwater Fishing section starts on page 46). A saltwater fishing license is required to fish for marine finfish. Licenses are sold on Go Outdoors SC.

No reviewed rules are on file for South Carolina yet. Check the regulator's page before you keep a fish.