Spring & fall · oyster bars and creeks
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Carolina
Soft plastics, popping corks and topwater for spotted seatrout.
Lowcountry speckled trout
Speckled trout are aggressive, beautiful and a blast on light tackle.
Trout feed along oyster bars, creek mouths and grass points, especially on moving water. In the fall they gang up and hit soft plastics and topwater plugs, making October and November some of the best trout fishing on the coast.
Trout by season
- Spring: fish move onto the flats and bars as water warms.
- Summer: early mornings and deeper creek bends.
- Fall: the peak. Big numbers and big fish.
- Winter: slow presentations in deeper holes on mild days.
From the skiff
Speckled Trout on the Grand Strand
Questions
Speckled Trout fishing FAQ
When is the best speckled trout fishing in South Carolina?
Fall, especially October and November, followed by spring.
What lures work for trout?
Soft plastics on jig heads, popping corks with shrimp imitations and topwater plugs at first light.
Can we keep trout?
Legal trout can be kept within South Carolina limits, and Johnny will clean and bag them for you.
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What else is biting
Redfish
Sight fishing tailing reds on the flats, schools in winter and bulls in the fall.
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Tarpon
Silver kings rolling in Winyah Bay. Ask about our 2022 tournament win.
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Flounder, drum & sharks
Variety days in the inlets and creeks, perfect for families.
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Come jump on the front of the skiff.
Pick your date and trip length and lock in the skiff online, or call Capt. Johnny to plan around the tides.