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3/26/2007

DNR News (803) 734-3815

Saltwater Fishing Trends

Cherry Grove Pier: Reopens April 1, 2007

Apache Pier (Myrtle Beach): Pier and bait Shop open 6 a.m. to midnight seven days a week. Sharks and skates are taking cut bait. Check weather and water conditions>>>

Springmaid Pier (Myrtle Beach): Pier is open 6 a.m. to midnight seven days a week, year-round. Tackle shop open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Small sharks and a few rays are being caught on cut bait. View the pier cam>>>

Myrtle Beach State Park Pier (Myrtle Beach South): Pier open 6 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., 7 days a week. Tackle shop open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. A few very small whiting along with the usual skates and small sharks are hitting cut bait.

Surfside Pier:Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., closed Sunday 2 p.m. through March. Skates and small sharks are taking cut bait.

The Pier at Garden City: Closed Dec. 31 – March

Winyah Bay Fishing and Observation Pier (Georgetown): Open 6 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week, with free parking and fishing. Visitors also enjoy great bird watching. A Freshwater Fishing License is required due to brackish water. A second fishing pier is open on Winyah Bay called Hobcaw Point Observation and Fishing Pier. Slow activity reported.

Folly Beach Pier: Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. during March. Regular hours of 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week beginning in April. Occasional whiting will take cut shrimp. Sharks and skates are taking cut bait.

Hunting Island State Park Fishing Pier: Pier is open 24 hours a day. The Nature Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Slow activity reported.

Reporters: The S.C. Department of Natural Resources' Marine Resource 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 and Dr. Donald Millus.

For South Carolina marine recreational fishing regulations:

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/regs/pdf/saltfishing.pdf

Visit the Saltwater Fishing License Web site at http://saltwaterfishing.sc.gov

 

 

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