Featured Cobia Guides
Expert captains ready to take you on your next adventure in South Carolina.
Avid Angling Fishing Charters
Avid Angling Fishing Charters offers Inshore Fishing Charters, Nearshore Fishing Charters, Fly Fishing, Flycasting Lessons, Nearshore Sight Fishing Trips, Surf Fishing, Cobia Trips, and Tarpon trips.
LoCo Fly Charters
Hilton Head Fly Fishing Charter specializing in sight casting on the fly, light tackle and lessons, chasing Redfish, Cobia, Jacks and the mighty Tarpon.
Redfish Beaufort Guide Service
Fly fishing and inshore fishing photo gallery of redfish, cobia, trout, and more in the Beaufort and Hilton Head, SC area with Capt. Zach
Lowcountry Cowboy Fishing Charters
Premiere Charter Fishing at Hilton Head Island. Deep Sea, Offshore, Inshore, Near Shore. Catch: Redfish, Jack Crevelle, Tarpon, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Sharks!
Seas So Shallow Fishing Guide Service & Beaufort Guest House
At Seas So Shallow in Beaufort, SC, we specialize in charter fishing for a wide selection of shallow water species. These include redfish, trout, flounder, tripletail, cobia, sharks, and more. For more information on how to book your trip with us, contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
Seasonal Activity Chart
Cobia
Cobia fishing in SC: focus on seasonal forage and water conditions near Charleston. Use natural presentations and adjust depth with temperature and current.
How to Catch Cobia
Cobia Fishing Regulations in South Carolina
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
1 per person per day, 3 per boat per day
Size Limit
36-inch fork length minimum
License Required
Saltwater fishing license
From January 1 to the last day of February, cobia fishing is only allowed from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. A harvest tag is required for each cobia kept.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the South Carolina state wildlife agency before fishing.