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Every fish has an address. Tap any species to see how far out it lives, what depth we fish, and when it’s in season. Use the zone filters to explore by trip type. All trips depart from Murrells Inlet.
The same 31 species as the map, as a plain table. Distances are from the Murrells Inlet jetties. Seasons are typical for this stretch of the South Carolina coast; regulations change, so check the current SC and federal rules before keeping any fish.
| Species | Zone | Distance out | Depth | Best season | Peak months | Trip that targets it | Keep or release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Drum | Jetties & Nearshore | 0-3 miles | 10-30 ft | Year-round; Bull Reds peak in fall | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec | Reef and Wreck Fishing | Keeper / sport |
| Black Drum | Jetties & Nearshore | 0-5 miles | 10-30 ft | Fall through spring | Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov, Dec | Reef and Wreck Fishing | Keeper |
| Sheepshead | Jetties & Nearshore | 0-5 miles | 10-40 ft | Winter through early spring; peak Feb-Mar | Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec | Reef and Wreck Fishing | Keeper |
| Flounder | Jetties & Nearshore | 0-3 miles | 10-40 ft | April through September; strong fall run | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Reef and Wreck Fishing | Keeper |
| Speckled Trout | Jetties & Nearshore | 0-3 miles | 5-25 ft | Spring and fall peak; good year-round | Apr, May, Sep, Oct | Reef and Wreck Fishing | Keeper |
| Pompano | Jetties & Nearshore | 0-5 miles | 5-20 ft | Spring and fall runs | Apr, May, Oct | Reef and Wreck Fishing | Keeper |
| Spanish Mackerel | Jetties & Nearshore | 1-8 miles | 15-40 ft | April through September | Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Reef and Wreck Fishing | Keeper |
| Blacktip Shark | Jetties & Nearshore | 3-10 miles | 20-50 ft | Spring through fall | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Shark Fishing Day | Sport |
| Little Tunny | Nearshore Reefs | 5-15 miles | 20-60 ft | May through November; fall blitz | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Reef and Wreck Fishing | Sport |
| Spadefish | Nearshore Reefs | 10-20 miles | 30-60 ft | May through September | May, Jun, Jul, Aug | Reef and Wreck Fishing | Keeper |
| Cobia | Nearshore Reefs | 10-20 miles | 30-80 ft | June through August; SC harvest closed in May | Jun, Jul | Offshore Day Trip | Keeper / sport |
| King Mackerel | Nearshore Reefs | 10-20 miles | 40-90 ft | Spring and fall runs; summer present | Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Offshore Day Trip | Keeper / sport |
| Barracuda | Wrecks & Reefs | 25-30 miles | 60-100 ft | May through September | May, Jun, Jul, Aug | Offshore Day Trip | Sport |
| Amberjack | Wrecks & Reefs | 25-35 miles | 70-110 ft | Year-round; harvest closed each April (spawning) | Mar, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Offshore Day Trip | Keeper |
| Black Sea Bass | 50-Mile Range | 30-40 miles | 60-120 ft | Year-round; best fall through spring | Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec | Reef and Wreck Fishing | Keeper |
| Red Porgy | 50-Mile Range | 40-50 miles | 80-150 ft | Keeper only May-June; released the rest of the year | May, Jun | Continental Shelf | Keeper |
| Gag Grouper | 50-Mile Range | 40-50 miles | 80-150 ft | Open ~May through fall; closed Jan-Apr | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Continental Shelf | Keeper |
| Vermilion Snapper | 50-Mile Range | 30-50 miles | 70-180 ft | Spring through fall; good year-round | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Continental Shelf | Keeper |
| Triggerfish | Continental Shelf | 50-60 miles | 80-180 ft | Spring through summer; good year-round | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Continental Shelf | Keeper |
| Red Snapper | Continental Shelf | 55-65 miles | 90-180 ft | Release only - federal harvest currently closed | May, Jun, Jul, Aug | Continental Shelf | Catch and release |
| Wahoo | Continental Shelf | 50-65 miles | Shelf edge / blue water | Year-round; often best fall through spring | Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec | Gulfstream Blue Water Trolling | Keeper / sport |
| Scamp Grouper | Continental Shelf | 60-65 miles | 130-250 ft | Open ~May through fall; closed Jan-Apr | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Continental Shelf | Keeper |
| Blueline Tilefish | The Deep Drops | 60-70 miles | 400-700 ft | Open May through August; closed Jan-Apr | May, Jun, Jul, Aug | Gulfstream Deep Drop | Keeper |
| Snowy Grouper | The Deep Drops | 65-72 miles | 400-700 ft | Brief spring opening (~May); released the rest of the year | May | Gulfstream Deep Drop | Keeper |
| Golden Tilefish | The Deep Drops | 68-75 miles | 600-900 ft | Winter harvest window (Jan-Mar); released the rest of the year | Jan, Feb, Mar | Gulfstream Deep Drop | Keeper |
| Blackfin Tuna | The Gulf Stream | 70-100 miles | Blue water | Spring and fall; present much of the year | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Gulfstream Blue Water Trolling | Keeper |
| Mahi-Mahi | The Gulf Stream | 70-100 miles | Blue water | May through September | May, Jun, Jul, Aug | Gulfstream Blue Water Trolling | Keeper / sport |
| Yellowfin Tuna | The Gulf Stream | 70-100 miles | Blue water | May through October; spring and fall runs | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Gulfstream Blue Water Trolling | Keeper |
| Sailfish | The Gulf Stream | 70-100 miles | Blue water | June through September; winter run possible | Jun, Jul, Aug | Gulfstream Blue Water Trolling | Catch and release |
| White Marlin | The Gulf Stream | 70-100 miles | Blue water | June through August | Jun, Jul | Gulfstream Blue Water Trolling | Catch and release |
| Blue Marlin | The Gulf Stream | 70-100 miles | Blue water | June through September | Jun, Jul, Aug | Gulfstream Blue Water Trolling | Catch and release |
All trips depart from Murrells Inlet, SC. Call (843) 231-5453 to talk through which trip fits the fish you want.