Surfside Beach, SC Fishing Trip — January
Your Surfside Beach, SC Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 50°F / Low 35°F2.7" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in January
GoodSheepshead
Various
FairSpeckled Trout
Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing
LowKing Mackerel
Various
January Weather in Surfside Beach
50°F
Avg High
35°F
Avg Low
2.7"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
64 Guides Near Surfside Beach
No guides are based in Surfside Beach, but these guides operate nearby.
$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
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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.
Species Regulations
Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per person per day
Size Limit:14-inch total length minimum
Speckled Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:14-inch total length minimum, only one trout greater than 20 inches may be retained.
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.