Port Royal, SC Fishing Trip — September

Your Port Royal, SC Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 84°F / Low 69°F2.9" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in September

8 species
King MackerelGood
King Mackerel
Various
CobiaGood
Cobia
Various
Spanish MackerelGood
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
Black Sea BassGood
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Spotted SeatroutGood
Spotted Seatrout
Various
FlounderGood
Flounder
Various
RedfishFair
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
SheepsheadFair
Sheepshead
Various

September Weather in Port Royal

84°F
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
2.9"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

2 in Port Royal + 96 Nearby

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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

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.

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.

Spanish Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per person per day
Size Limit:12-inch fork length minimum
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.

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