What fish are biting in the Edisto River?

According to DNR, freshwater fish species directly targeted by anglers include largemouth bass, striped bass, redbreast sunfish, and black crappie. Other fish often caught are bluegill, redear, warmouth, and several catfish species, including channel, flathead, and flat and yellow bullheads.

Can you eat fish in Edisto River?

DHEC says people can safely eat fish, if they follow the guidelines. For instance, the guidelines for the Edisto River to Willtown Bluff warn against eating channel catfish, flathead catfish, bowfin (mudfish), chain pickerel and largemouth bass. Black crappie, blue catfish and bluegill can be eaten once a week.

Can you fish with bream in SC?

No game fish may be used as bait to catch fish recreationally except for bream (excluding redbreast). Trout may be used as bait only on Lakes Hartwell, Russell, Thurmond, Tugaloo, Yonah, Stevens Creek Reservoir and the Savannah River.

Where can I fish in Edisto?

The fishing pier at the Steamboat Landing is a popular spot for locals and visitors. The pier provides saltwater fishing opportunities for those looking to bring home trout, flounder, red drum, croaker, or even blue crab. The pier is located off Steamboat Road on the island, about five miles from the beach.

Where is the crab in Edisto?

There is a pier at Live Oak landing that can be used for crabbing. I imagine that the pier at Steamboat landing could be used as well. If you are looking to crab from the beach, a lot of people use the beach where Big Bay Creek runs into the North Edisto River (the far end of Yacht Club Road.

Are treble hooks illegal in SC?

Treble hooks are illegal in South Carolina on certain trout streams where artificial lures with a single hook are required. No freshwater restrictions against treble hooks found in South Dakota. Many trout streams in Tennessee require a single hook point for fishing.

How many bream can you keep in SC?

Game fish used as bait must be included in daily creel limit, 30 bream per day (see page 16).

What fish are in season in South Carolina?

Inshore species include:

• Red Drum – Year Round.
• Sea Trout – Year Round.
• Flounder – Spring, Summer, Fall.
• Black Drum – Year Round.
• Bluefish – Year Round.
• Sheepshead – Year Round, Best in Spring.
• Ladyfish – Spring, Summer, Fall.
• Sharks – Summer, Fall.

Do you need a license to crab in SC?

A South Carolina fishing license is generally required to harvest clams, shrimp, crab, oysters and fish. Exceptions include fishing on a licensed public fishing pier charging a fee for fishing. For more information on South Carolina saltwater fishing regulations, click here.