03-24-2006, 01:09 AM
I know in different parts of the US and the world there are different fish availible at different distances offshore. That could never be more true than on the mid-eastern coast of the united states. My question is what kind of fish can you catch in YOUR local water 10 miles offshore and less. I know I fished for years off the coast never really knowing what to expect, I fished blindly. It's hard to target a particular species of fish unless you know what's availible for the distance you plan on travelling. Alot of anglers also can't afford a boat capable of making far trecks offshore, so this will give some insight for those less capable fishermen and women bound by the size of their boat.
I know in my stretch of water, off the northern coast of South Carolina, there really isn't too much variety of gamefish unless you're able to make the 60 mile hike offshore to the gulfstream. Up to ten miles, there is plenty of good fishing though; wrecks, reefs, and a few deep holes. Some of the more popular species are:
King Mackeral: Caught more in the spring and fall when the water temp isn't above 75 degrees.
Amberjack and Crevalle Jack: All season, inshore and offshore
Tarpon: All season, more so caught around winya bay
Multiple species of shark: all year, species to include: Dusky, Sandbar, Tiger, and Spinner and more
All those plus: Sheepshead, Red and Black Drum, Flounder, Spanish Mackeral, Blue fish, and cobia
There are time of year when you can snagg a Sailfish,Mahi Mahi, grouper, and tuna in closer than 30 miles, however, you really have to know where the holes are, or you'll be wasting your gas and money.
What's the menu look like for all the other sides of the fishing map?
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I know in my stretch of water, off the northern coast of South Carolina, there really isn't too much variety of gamefish unless you're able to make the 60 mile hike offshore to the gulfstream. Up to ten miles, there is plenty of good fishing though; wrecks, reefs, and a few deep holes. Some of the more popular species are:
King Mackeral: Caught more in the spring and fall when the water temp isn't above 75 degrees.
Amberjack and Crevalle Jack: All season, inshore and offshore
Tarpon: All season, more so caught around winya bay
Multiple species of shark: all year, species to include: Dusky, Sandbar, Tiger, and Spinner and more
All those plus: Sheepshead, Red and Black Drum, Flounder, Spanish Mackeral, Blue fish, and cobia
There are time of year when you can snagg a Sailfish,Mahi Mahi, grouper, and tuna in closer than 30 miles, however, you really have to know where the holes are, or you'll be wasting your gas and money.
What's the menu look like for all the other sides of the fishing map?
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