North Myrtle Beach, SC Fishing Trip — January

Your North Myrtle Beach, SC Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 49°F / Low 34°F2.4" rain · 8 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

8 species
SheepsheadGood
Sheepshead
Various
Spotted SeatroutFair
Spotted Seatrout
Various
RedfishLow
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
King MackerelLow
King Mackerel
Various
CobiaLow
Cobia
Various
Black Sea BassLow
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Spanish MackerelLow
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
FlounderLow
Flounder
Various

January Weather in North Myrtle Beach

49°F
Avg High
34°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

16 Guides Matched

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$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.

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 Fishing

  • 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.

Buy License Online — South Carolina

Species Regulations

Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per person per day
Size Limit:14-inch total length minimum
Spotted Seatrout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per person per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum
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.

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.

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