Fishing Report (Updated 11.24.2011)

Trout:  Very good. Perry’s Bait and Tackle (843-651-2895) reports that trout are biting very well around the Murrells Inlet Jetties and especially in the backs of creeks.  Around the jetties most anglers are fishing live bait under a float rig, and in the creeks anglers are working the edges of oyster bars for a couple of hours either side of low tide.  On the rising or falling tide fish can also be caught against the grass.  Live shrimp are the best bait, but Mirrolures in Texas Chicken and Christmas Tree colors have also been catching big fish.  Paddle tail grubs have also been effective. 

Spottail Bass: Good to very good. Perry’s reports that bull red drum are still being caught off Huntington Beach, Garden City and the Surfside Beach ledges on cut bait offerings.  A few slot-sized fish are being caught in the surf, but most of the fish are 30-40 plus inches.  Slot sized redfish are feeding well in the creeks where the best action has been on the incoming tide.  Live mud minnows, live finger mullet, live shrimp and a variety of artificial lures will all work. 

Flounder: Fair to good.  Perry’s reports that the number of flounder caught is way down, but the few fish that have been caught have been very good sized.  Cast or troll Carolina rigged live mud minnows on the bottom over sandy bottoms and around hard structure.  Fishing is often best for a couple of hours either side of low tide. 

Black drum and sheepshead: Fair to good.  Perry’s reports that sheepshead have really slowed down, but black drum have been feeding very well on shrimp in the creeks.  Small black drum are also being caught off the beach. 

Surf and Pier report: Some snapper bluefish are still being caught off the beach, and whiting are being caught off the piers – especially at night.  A few spots and croaker are still around. 

No new report from Georgetown Landing Marina (843-546-1776).

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