Mt Pleasant, SC Fishing Trip — August
Your Mt Pleasant, SC Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 84°F / Low 74°F10.1" rain · 21 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
What’s Biting in August
8 speciesAugust Weather in Mt Pleasant
84°F
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
10.1"
Rainfall
21
Rainy Days
Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
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For Your Target Species
For the Season
$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.
Things to Do in Mt Pleasant
Activities for your non-fishing days
What's Biting By Month
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South Carolina Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$10
Non-Resident$35
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately.
Species Regulations
Spanish Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per person per day
Size Limit:12-inch fork length minimum
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.
Redfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:15–23 inch slot limit
Only allowed to possess one over 23 inches with a valid SCDNR issued Red Drum Tag.
Cobia
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person per day, 3 per boat per day
Size Limit:36-inch fork length minimum
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.









