Pawleys Island, SC Fishing Trip — May
Your Pawleys Island, SC Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 67°F5.4" rain · 15 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
What’s Biting in May
8 species
ExcellentKing Mackerel
Various
ExcellentRedfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
ExcellentCobia
Various
ExcellentBlack Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
ExcellentSpotted Seatrout
Various
ExcellentSheepshead
Various
ExcellentSpanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
ExcellentFlounder
Various
May Weather in Pawleys Island
79°F
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
5.4"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days
Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
5 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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South Carolina Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$10
Non-Resident$35
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately.
Species Regulations
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.
Black Sea Bass
Season:May 15 - Dec 31
Bag Limit:7 per person per day
Size Limit:13-inch minimum
Check current regulations as seasons and limits can change.