News Release
April 16, 2007
DNR News (803) 734-3815

Saltwater Fishing Trends

Cherry Grove Pier: Reopens April 1, 2007 - no report

Apache Pier (Myrtle Beach): Pier and bait Shop open 6 a.m. to midnight seven days a week. Red drum, whiting, trout, flounder and spot are being caught using shrimp and 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. Whiting, trout, croaker, and flounder are being taken using shrimp and 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. Whiting and the occasional blue are being taken on shrimp.

Surfside Pier: Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Lots of whiting caught with shrimp.

The Pier at Garden City: Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. through April. Whiting, blues and flounder are being taken using mud minnows and shrimp.

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. Some catfish are being caught.

Folly Beach Pier: Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week. Black drum and whiting are being taken using shrimp and 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. Whiting and a few flounder are being caught using shrimp.

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