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South Carolina's coastal marsh and the Santee Cooper lakes offer redfish and trophy bass, with a strong year-round fishing calendar.
Charleston Harbor · Cooper River
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The score on each city card is computed from the local weather forecast for today. Open a city page for the full seven-day outlook, factor breakdown and recommended windows. Fishing rules in South Carolina vary by water type and season, so always check the current regulations before you go.
Seasonally, South Carolina's strongest month across 2 years of recorded weather at Charleston is August — 90% of its days rate Good or better — and January is the weakest at 23%. That is roughly 202 good days a year. See the season report for the best time of year to fish in South Carolina and every other state's month-by-month table.
South Carolina's coastal marsh and the Santee Cooper lakes offer redfish and trophy bass, with a strong year-round fishing calendar. Use the city page below for a live weather-based index, then check the South Carolina wildlife agency for seasons and limits.
Yes, anglers 16 and older need a South Carolina fishing license. Buy through the South Carolina state wildlife or natural-resources agency; rules can differ between freshwater and tidal water.
The LureScore index is an informational planning signal based on weather, not a guarantee of fish activity or a catch. Always follow local regulations.