Fishing
In the warm ocean waters around Hilton Head Island, anglers can catch snapper, grouper, kingfish, cobia, bluefish, spot tail bass, swordfish and shark, while flounder, sea trout and croakers are found inshore.
Fishing licenses are needed for the saltwater fishing season, which runs April through October, and a freshwater fishing license is required for those who want to cast a line in any of the Island's lakes and ponds from September through December.
The following is a list of license prices:
Annual Resident License: $10
Resident 14-day License:$5
Annual Non-resident License: $35
Non-resident 14-day License: $11
Shrimp Baiting License: $25
You can obtain a license at a DNR authorized agent , bait and tackle shops or major retailers. Call 1-866-714-3611 for more details or to obtain a license by phone. Licenses can also be purchased online by clicking here.
Visit the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for more detailed information on fishing licenses and regulations.
View Listings of Fishing Charter companies.
