Charleston, SC Fishing Trip — September
Your Charleston, SC Fishing Trip
September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 83°F / Low 68°F3.7" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in September
74 speciesSeptember Weather in Charleston
83°F
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
3.7"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
24 Guides Matched
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
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What to Bring
Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:
Essentials
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Polarized sunglasses
- Hat or visor
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
Food & Personal
- Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
- Snacks or lunch
- Cooler for your catch
- Motion sickness medication (if needed)
- Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
- Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)
For inshore / fly fishing Fishing
- Waders (if not provided)
- Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
- Bug spray
- Light rain jacket
South Carolina Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$10
Non-Resident$35
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately.
Species Regulations
Southern Flounder
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum total length
No more than 2 Southern Flounder may be possessed per vessel when fishing from a vessel.
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5
Size Limit:No size limit
Pike are only found in a few lakes in the upstate region.
Houndfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Check South Carolina DNR website for any potential Highly Migratory Species (HMS) permit requirements if fishing in federal waters.
King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum
Vessel limit is the number of persons legally fishing from the boat, or 10, whichever is greater.











































































