05-20-2004, 03:54 AM
OFFSHORE (Federal Waters):
Cherry Grove: Dolphin have been reported in 100 to 400 feet of water. Areas of activity include the Winyah Scarf, the 600 line and Blackjack Hole. Blackjack Hole is also producing wahoo and yellowfin tuna. Troll with ballyhoo.
Murrells Inlet: Yellow fin tuna, dolphin, wahoo and king mackerel have been reported 60 miles out. Troll with ballyhoo. King mackerel are also being caught 20 miles out. Bottom fishing is producing nice black sea bass and flounder near the 10-mile reef (PA-10). Use cigar minnows.
Charleston Area: A few scattered yellowfin tuna in the 50 to 60 pound range have been reported. Try the Georgetown Hole. Wahoo have been reported at the 226 hole and Edisto Banks. Dolphin (mahi-mahi) are plenty, but small. Troll for all of these using ballyhoo.
Edisto River/St. Helena Sound: Dolphin (mahi-mahi), wahoo and a few tuna have been reported, but details are sketchy. Sea bass are being taken over reefs using cigar minnows and cut bait.
Beaufort Area: Water has been a little rough, but wahoo and a few dolphin (mahi-mahi) were reported at the Deli, 65 miles out. Troll with skirted ballyhoo.
Reporters: The S.C. Department of Natural Resources' Marine Resources Division thanks the following participants for their cooperation in compiling this week's report: Cherry Grove Pier; Apache Pier; Springmaid Pier; Myrtle Beach State Park; Surfside Pier; The Pier at Garden City; Winyah Bay Fishing and Observation Pier; Folly Beach Fishing Pier; Hunting Island State Park; Harbour Gate Marina-Cherry Grove; Captain Dick's Marina-Murrells Inlet; Haddrell's Point Tackle-Charleston; Edisto Marina-Edisto; Island Outfitters-Beaufort.
- Written by Becky Fowler, SCDNR - MRD -
For South Carolina marine recreational fishing regulations: [url "http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/etc/rulesregs/img/saltfishing.pdf"][#0000ff]http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/etc/rulesregs/img/saltfishing.pdf[/#0000ff][/url]
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Cherry Grove: Dolphin have been reported in 100 to 400 feet of water. Areas of activity include the Winyah Scarf, the 600 line and Blackjack Hole. Blackjack Hole is also producing wahoo and yellowfin tuna. Troll with ballyhoo.
Murrells Inlet: Yellow fin tuna, dolphin, wahoo and king mackerel have been reported 60 miles out. Troll with ballyhoo. King mackerel are also being caught 20 miles out. Bottom fishing is producing nice black sea bass and flounder near the 10-mile reef (PA-10). Use cigar minnows.
Charleston Area: A few scattered yellowfin tuna in the 50 to 60 pound range have been reported. Try the Georgetown Hole. Wahoo have been reported at the 226 hole and Edisto Banks. Dolphin (mahi-mahi) are plenty, but small. Troll for all of these using ballyhoo.
Edisto River/St. Helena Sound: Dolphin (mahi-mahi), wahoo and a few tuna have been reported, but details are sketchy. Sea bass are being taken over reefs using cigar minnows and cut bait.
Beaufort Area: Water has been a little rough, but wahoo and a few dolphin (mahi-mahi) were reported at the Deli, 65 miles out. Troll with skirted ballyhoo.
Reporters: The S.C. Department of Natural Resources' Marine Resources Division thanks the following participants for their cooperation in compiling this week's report: Cherry Grove Pier; Apache Pier; Springmaid Pier; Myrtle Beach State Park; Surfside Pier; The Pier at Garden City; Winyah Bay Fishing and Observation Pier; Folly Beach Fishing Pier; Hunting Island State Park; Harbour Gate Marina-Cherry Grove; Captain Dick's Marina-Murrells Inlet; Haddrell's Point Tackle-Charleston; Edisto Marina-Edisto; Island Outfitters-Beaufort.
- Written by Becky Fowler, SCDNR - MRD -
For South Carolina marine recreational fishing regulations: [url "http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/etc/rulesregs/img/saltfishing.pdf"][#0000ff]http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/etc/rulesregs/img/saltfishing.pdf[/#0000ff][/url]
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