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St Helena Island, SC Fishing Trip — January

Your St Helena Island, SC Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 53°F / Low 36°F2.5" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in January

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

January Weather in St Helena Island

53°F
Avg High
36°F
Avg Low
2.5"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

4 Guides Matched

Boogie Man Fishing Charters - Boogie Man Fishing Charters
Boogie Man Fishing Charters

Boogie Man Fishing Charters

5(59)Top Rated
St Helena Island, South Carolina
Low Cast Inshore Fishing Charters LLC - Low Cast Inshore Fishing Charters LLC
Low Cast Inshore Fishing Charters LLC

Low Cast Inshore Fishing Charters LLC

5(52)Top Rated
St Helena Island, South Carolina
Fins and Flies Charters - Fins and Flies Charters
Fins and Flies Charters

Fins and Flies Charters

4.1(7)

Fins and Flies Charters provides Charter Fishing Guide Services in Charleston, South Carlina, both light tackle and fly fishing for inshore and nearshore fishing experiences.

St Helena Island, South Carolina
Captain Eddie Netherland - Eddie Netherland
Eddie Netherland

Captain Eddie Netherland

2.7(3)
inshore
St Helena Island, South Carolina
$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's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

King Mackerel

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Redfish

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Cobia

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Sheepshead

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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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 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
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.

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