06-02-2004, 12:03 AM
OFFSHORE (Federal Waters):
Cherry Grove: Dolphin and wahoo have been reported in 100 to 400 feet of water. Areas of activity include the Winyah Scarf and Blackjack Hole. Tuna fishing seems to have fizzled out. Nearshore live bottoms are producing good catches of sea bass. Move into 90-foot waters for grouper.
Murrells Inlet: Yellowfin and blackfin tuna as well as dolphin, wahoo and king mackerel have been reported 30 miles out. Troll with ballyhoo or spoons. King mackerel are also being caught 20 miles out. Bottom fishing is excellent producing nice black sea bass, amberjack, triggerfish, snapper and grouper. Use cigar minnows or squid.
Charleston Area: Large dolphin (mahi-mahi) have been reported in 150 to 160 feet of water. Near the "ledge" is ideal. Blue marlin require a little more effort. Try going out to a depth of 300 feet. Troll with ballyhoo.
Edisto River/St. Helena Sound: Dolphin (mahi-mahi) and wahoo fishing with trolled ballyhoo is doing well. A few Spanish mackerel have begun to show up.
Beaufort Area: High seas have hindered most of the activity offshore.
REPORTERS: The S.C. Department of Natural Resources' Marine Resources Division thanks the following participants for their cooperation in compiling this week's report: Cherry Grove Pier, Apache Pier, Springmaid Pier, Myrtle Beach State Park, Surfside Pier, The Pier at Garden City, Winyah Bay Fishing and Observation Pier, Folly Beach Fishing Pier, Hunting Island State Park, Shallow Minded Inshore Charters in North Myrtle Beach, Osprey Fishing Charters in Charleston, Capt. Dicks Marina in Murrells Inlet, Haddrell's Point Tackle in Charleston, Edisto Marina at Edisto Island, and Island Outfitters in Beaufort.
-Written by Becky Fowler, SCDNR - MRD
For South Carolina marine recreational fishing regulations: [url "http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/etc/rulesregs/img/saltfishing.pdf"][#0000ff]http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/etc/rulesregs/img/saltfishing.pdf[/#0000ff][/url]
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Cherry Grove: Dolphin and wahoo have been reported in 100 to 400 feet of water. Areas of activity include the Winyah Scarf and Blackjack Hole. Tuna fishing seems to have fizzled out. Nearshore live bottoms are producing good catches of sea bass. Move into 90-foot waters for grouper.
Murrells Inlet: Yellowfin and blackfin tuna as well as dolphin, wahoo and king mackerel have been reported 30 miles out. Troll with ballyhoo or spoons. King mackerel are also being caught 20 miles out. Bottom fishing is excellent producing nice black sea bass, amberjack, triggerfish, snapper and grouper. Use cigar minnows or squid.
Charleston Area: Large dolphin (mahi-mahi) have been reported in 150 to 160 feet of water. Near the "ledge" is ideal. Blue marlin require a little more effort. Try going out to a depth of 300 feet. Troll with ballyhoo.
Edisto River/St. Helena Sound: Dolphin (mahi-mahi) and wahoo fishing with trolled ballyhoo is doing well. A few Spanish mackerel have begun to show up.
Beaufort Area: High seas have hindered most of the activity offshore.
REPORTERS: The S.C. Department of Natural Resources' Marine Resources Division thanks the following participants for their cooperation in compiling this week's report: Cherry Grove Pier, Apache Pier, Springmaid Pier, Myrtle Beach State Park, Surfside Pier, The Pier at Garden City, Winyah Bay Fishing and Observation Pier, Folly Beach Fishing Pier, Hunting Island State Park, Shallow Minded Inshore Charters in North Myrtle Beach, Osprey Fishing Charters in Charleston, Capt. Dicks Marina in Murrells Inlet, Haddrell's Point Tackle in Charleston, Edisto Marina at Edisto Island, and Island Outfitters in Beaufort.
-Written by Becky Fowler, SCDNR - MRD
For South Carolina marine recreational fishing regulations: [url "http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/etc/rulesregs/img/saltfishing.pdf"][#0000ff]http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/etc/rulesregs/img/saltfishing.pdf[/#0000ff][/url]
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