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The Fish Chart below will give you an estimate of when the fish are running in the Myrtle Beach area
The Fish Pocket Guide is a free .pdf from salt water fishing gov. It is called the S.C. Pocket Guide to fish in the S.C. Atlantic Ocean and it includes such fish as Spadefish, Barracudas, Hogfish. Mackerel, Bluefish, Skip Jack, Trigger fish, Puffers, Flounder, Sail Fish, Whites and many more.
Another good source of information is Pilot's Home Grand Strand Fishing Reports.
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LINK: NINE EPIC PIERS IN SOUTH CAROLINA! Where you stay will probably determine the fishing pier you will want to visit most often. Some piers are free to walk, while others charge a small admission fee, which is usually just $1.All our Grand Strand piers offer fishing equipment that you can rent or purchase please note - I received an e-mail telling me the fee to walk Cherry Grove pier has increased their walking fee to $2.
Note to all pier managers/owners: If you spot a mistake in your listing or if you have not been listed here, if you want to make changes in your listing...or if there is anything you want to tell me... please send an email with the subject 'piers'
Looking for somewhere else to fish? Check Grand Strand Boat Landings
Myrtle Beach State Park has added informational fish signs on the pier. The signs show pictures of the fish, the fish's identity, bag limit, size limits and restrictions. My photos rotate every 5 seconds. Click any image to stop rotation, Atlantic Sharpnose, Black Drum, Blue Crab, Blue Fish, Atlantic Crocker,
flonder, Red Drum, Atlantic Spade, Mackerel, Spots, Spotted Trout and more.
Myrtle Beach State Park Current Pier Fees (fees are for the pier, not for admission)
Myrtle Beach State Park Fun Facts
New addition PIER PRESSURE (photo)
Hurricane Matthew chews a chunck out of piers across the Grand Strand
National Marine Fisheries Service: New Regulations Population assessment updates for vermilion snapper and reds porgy have been completed. The vermilion snapper indicates the population is no longer undergoing over-fishing (when the fish are taken from the population too quickly) and is not over-fished (when there were not enough fish in the population) The stock assessment update for red porgy indicates the species is not undergoing over-fishing population based on assessment updates, and NOAA Fisheries are proposing to modify for vermilion, snapper and red porgy. Keep up to date with these links: Wildlife Conservation Commission South Carolina, NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office frequently Asked Questions (2016) You may also be interested in South Atlantic Seasonal Closures and Trip Limits Again, of you are using a fishing charter or rental and the Grand Strand area is included in your initial price. These local businesses are already be aware of all the requirements.
License Fees Individuals fishing from the shore or bank, private deck, etc. and those recreational shrimping and crabbing are required to have a saltwater recreational fishing license. NOTE: This does NOT apply to fishing piers where the fee is included in your admission to the pier, nor does it apply to fishing charters or Charter Boats in the Grand Strand where the license is included. Learn more here: License Fees
More about License Fees! Here's a photo of the S.C. Recreational Fishing License requirements This link explains who has to pay a license fee and who doesn't. For free, you can download the Adobe .pdf for Saltwater Fishing Rules and Regulations.
What fish are being caught? The most fish caught off the coast of the Grand Strand include black sea bass, snapper, grouper, larger sea bass, rigger, dolphin, wahoo and King Mackerel. Scroll to the bottom of this page to see Fishing Traits with link to current trends
About Surf Fishing: Surf fishing is allowed in Horry County, Georgetown County and Myrtle Beach with your S.C. surf fishing license. Fishing in unsafe conditions is not allowed. Unsafe conditions would include people walking on the beach, swimming or fishing too close to people passing by at a "safe distance" from people on the beach. (Distance is not specified.) In Georgetown County, no fishing of any kind is allowed within 50-feet of any boat landing. Surfside Beach has their own rules. See SCDNR for license information.)
Got questions about local piers or fishing? Want to share your story of the one that got away? Let's hear it! Myrtle Beach Message Board!
Grand Strand Piers: Wat fish are running now? Here's the up-to-date Myrtle Beach Fishing Report
No limit on the following fish:
(Please be a responsible angler and throw back any fish too small to eat.
Moonfish
Florida Pompano
Cutlass Fish (Be careful of sharp teeth.)
Jack Crevalle
Apache Campground Pier, Lake Arrowhead Road, Myrtle Beach. Whether you just want to check out the view and take a stroll - or enjoy live entertainment all summer long at the pier's cpvered center stage or fish all day long. It is open 365 days a year. For current rates, please visit the website. Complete bait and tackle is available on the Apache Pier
Crabbing Information - from Apache Pier
Cherry Grove Beach Pier 3500 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach. Daily prices: $1.00 a person to walk. The Cherry Grove pier claims many record-setting catches including a world record 1780 lb. Tiger shark and a 98 lb. record-setting Tarpon. Cherry Grove Pier was built in the early 1940s and has been the Prince family since 1965. It has weathered many hurricanes and was remodeled and lengthened in 1999, after a visit from Hurricane Floyd. The Tackle/Gift Shop has everything you need! (843) 249-1625.
DoubleTree by Hilton (previously Springmaid) Before Hurricane Matthew in 3017,, this was Myrtle BEach's longest pier, at1060 feet long, 36 feet wide, and with 110-feet at the end. A Myrtle Beach landmark, this pier hosted numerous fishing tournaments and offers on the best Grand Strand Piers. It has won the state record for Spanish Mackerel, and the biggest tarpon caught from this pier was 125 lbs.! DoubleTree, Springmaid Blvd. Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577.(843) 315-7156. Springmaild pier will rebuild after Hurricane Matthew See my photos of this pier,
Myrtle Beach State Park is 3 miles south of Myrtle Beach on U.S. 17 business. Free to walk on the pier with your entrance admission. Fishing Prices: A daily fishing pass is $7. Rod rental requires pass plus $8 rental fee and $20 refundable deposit. April - October 6:30AM-8 PM; Nov. - March: 10AM-5PM. Call Myrtle Beach State Park for more information. (843) 238-5326. NEW! Myrtle Beach State Park pier pier will be closed starting in June 2019 until at least September to make repairs caused by Hurricane Florence and other wear and tear from recent storms, the park's manager Troy Crider said. The state-funded project is expected to cost around $950,000.
This is now the third Grand Strand area pier that will be closed this summer. Surfside and Springmaid piers have been closed since Hurricane Matthew slammed down in our area in 2016.
The Pier at Garden City The pier at Garden City Beach is free to walk. It is located 8 miles south of Myrtle Beach in the heart of Garden City Beach on the south strand. The Pier at Garden City is 668 ft long with a rain shelter at the end of the pier. It is located at S. Waccamaw Dr., Garden City Beach, S.C. 29576. (843) 651-9700.
Second Avenue Pier 2nd Ave This pier serves as the Southern anchor to Myrtle Beach's famous Boardwalk, and it's a Grand Strand landmark. This pier offers food, fishing and fun. Call 843.445.PIER (7437).2nd Ave. See my photos of this pier, damaged by Matthew.
Surfside Pier Surfside Pier was originally built in 1953, and has been rebuilt at least three times. The lasttime was in March, 1993. As far back as can be recalled, a wealthy group of businessmen first built the pier and the Tillman family later purchased it. During the 70s and 80s, the Holliday family owner and operated this pier. After the "storm of the century" knocked it down for the 3rd time. "The pier was re-built and sold to the Scalise family. Several years ago the pier was leased to the Kremers. Open from 6 AM - 11 PM Surfside Pier is located at 11 S. Ocean Blvd., SC 29575 (843) 238-0121. 3/2/2018 (WBTW) The Town of Surfide will receive approximately $10M from the federal government to help rebuild the town's pier, according to Mayor Bob Childs. Read about it here.
Veterans Pier - Murrells Inlet is free to walkk If you want to fish, you will need a saltwater fishing license to fish off Veterans Pier, any dock, bridge or jetty, or private boat in the Murrells Inlet estuary. The Marshwalk, including the Veteran's Pier, is 1/2 mile long. The pier is open to the public (no fee) sunrise to midnight, 7 days a week. There are several ramps and walk-outs. Wheelchairs are also available.
That other pier....
A quiet pier for families and anyone who wants Business south to Garden City Beach. Bus South to Garden City Beach. You'll see two overhead signs. One says Garden City Connector (google it) - the other says Pine Ave. - both signs point left. Go 1/2 mile to the deads end, turn left and go to the end of Elizabeth.The park is straight ahead. Pull in and park free.You'll see swings, play area, outdoor barbecue stands, picnic tables and a pavilion. Just past this point you will see really nice pier. At the end of the pier, you'll find a shelter: And to the left you will see some steps. You can crab from the shelter and seldom see anyone there. I've seen people pull up crabs here, and I'm always surprised to see it is relatively undiscovered. P.S. Let's keep it that way!
Tip: Two hours before, and two hours after high tide are the best times to fish. Don't forget your bug spray and especially your sunscreen...and DO NOT forget a hat!
Also, be sure to check the daily reports from the SC Dept. of Natural Resources Salt Water Trends to stay current with National Resources information.
The Fish Pocket Guide us a free .pdf from salt water fishing gov. It is called the S.C. Pocket Guide to fish in the S.C. Atlantic Ocean and it includes many fish...Spadefish, Barracudas, Hog Fish, Mackerel, Bue Fish, Jack Fish, Triffer Fish, Puffers, Flounder, Whites, sailfish and many others.
When (and when ) are the fish running at the Myrtle Beach area piers??
Barracuda April - Oct.
Blue Fish April - October
Cobia June - October
Dolphin April - Sept.
Flounder April-Sept
King Mackerel May- Nov.
Red Drum May - Nov.
Red Fish July - Nov..
Sea Bass Jan - Dec.
Sea Trout July - Nov.
Shark May- Oct
Spanish Mackerel May - Dec.
Speckled Trout
Jan-March - Nov. and Dec.
Spots Oct. and Nov.
Stripers Jan. to March; also Nov. and Dec.
Tarpon Jan. - Feb. and also May through Sept.
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