Folly Beach offers all the variety a fisherman could want…surf fishing, river fishing, pier fishing and deep-sea sport fishing. The fishing on and around Folly Beach is great year-round because of the Lowcountry's mild temperatures. But of course, many more fish are caught during the warmer months.

Some of the most common catches around Folly Island are the spotted sea trout, sheepshead, black drum, Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, bluefish, whiting, pompano, red drum, flounder and perch. The Florida pompano is the most prized catch among our locals, because of its fierce fight and great taste.

You can purchase bait and tackle at the Folly Beach fishing pier or at Crosby’s Fish Market.

Anyone who fishes, ocean or river,from a boat, must have a saltwater fishing license. The only exception is fishing from the Folly Beach Pier where you can buy a license to fish only on the Pier. Most fishing charter captains supply bait and licences.

You can obtain a 14-day Non-Resident saltwater fishing license for $11.00. If you are a resident, your annual license fee is $10.00. The nearest place to purchase a license is in the Sporting Goods department in Wal-Mart on Folly Road.

Charters on Folly Beach

      Island Hopper Charters

Island Hopper Charters is a family owned and operated business dedicated to giving you a safe and pleasurable day on the water. Fully licensed and with over 20 years of experience on the waters around Folly Beach, you can rest assured that you are in good hands. Their Sightseeing Tours include Eco-Tours, Sunset Cruises, and Shelling Tours. Their Fishing Excursions offer a variety of choices from hand lining for Blue Crabs to site fishing for Red Drum. Check out their website for more details and rates: http://www.islandhoppercharters.com/ Call Capt. Randy Smith: 843-906-4656 E-mail: Capt_Randy@islandhoppercharters.com

      Reel Screamer Charters

I'm Capt. Gresh Meggett and I'd like to help ensure you a successful day of fishing on the water. Folly River's beautiful estuaries offer both the light tackle fisherman and the fly fisherman year 'round opportunities to catch hard fighting game fish. Check out the website for more details and rates: http://www.charleston-fishing.com/ Call Capt.Gresh: 843-270-4464 Or E-mail him at: info@charleston-fishing.com

Fishing Links:

Folly Beach Fishing Pier

Folly Beach County Park

Crosby’s Fish Market Live Bait