Tripletail

Charleston's inshore waters provide a unique environment for targeting tripletail. The extensive network of tidal creeks, oyster beds, and grassy flats creates ideal habitat. Focus your efforts around the mouths of creeks, along the Intracoastal Waterway, and near any floating structure like buoys or debris. The best time to target tripletail here is during the warmer months, from late spring through early fall. They tend to be more active when the water temperature is above 70 degrees. A great local tip is to use polarized sunglasses to spot tripletail sunning themselves near the surface. Live shrimp or small baitfish are effective baits, fished under a popping cork or free-lined. Tripletail in Charleston are known to be opportunistic feeders, and the population has been steadily growing, making it a rewarding fishery.