🐟 What fish can you catch in Hilton Head Island?

Most commonly caught species around Hilton Head Island , SC : Largemouth bass - 7,964 reported catches Red drum - 2,862 reported catches Blacktip shark - 1,390 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 1,020 reported catches Bonnethead shark - 756 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Hilton Head Island fishing reports?

The latest Hilton Head Island , SC fishing reports are: @maddoxmetz reported a nice Southern kingcroaker at Tybee Island Pier . @maddoxmetz reported a nice Gulf kingcroaker at Tybee Island Pier . @kerseyleech reported a nice Red drum at Mackay Creek . @Aarontheangler reported a nice Largemouth bass at Haneys Creek . @Aarontheangler reported a nice Largemouth bass at Haneys Creek . .

Fishing in Hilton Head Island, SC

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina?

Anglers in Hilton Head Island , SC recommend these top fishing spots: Savannah River , Beaufort County Coast , Broad River , Coligny Beach (Hilton Head Island) , Battery Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Hilton Head Island?

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South Carolina, United States

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Top fish species in Hilton Head Island

Latest Hilton Head Island fishing reports

Southern kingcroaker

Tybee Island Pier

15 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Gulf kingcroaker

Tybee Island Pier

15 in · 1 lb 4 oz

Red drum

Mackay Creek

22 in · 5 lb

Largemouth bass

Haneys Creek

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Largemouth bass

Haneys Creek

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Largemouth bass

Haneys Creek

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Silver perch

Tybee Island Pier

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Bluefish

Tybee Island Pier

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Bluefish

Tybee Island Pier

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Bonnethead shark

Beaufort County Coast

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Fishing regulations in Hilton Head Island

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in South Carolina can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

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No size limit.

A total of 40 game fish may be kept in any one day. This total shall not exceed more than the limits or exceptions listed below. Any game fish or species with a size limit listed must be landed with head and tail fin intact.

Special limits and regulations apply in:

Blalock Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Chattooga River: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Greenwood Lake: minimum size = 14-inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Hartwell Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Jocassee Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Keowee Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Marion Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Monticello Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Moultrie Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Murray Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Robinson Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Russell Lake (including Lake Hartwell Tailwater): minimum size = 12-inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Saluda River (middle reach): minimum size = 14-inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Santee River (upper reach): minimum size = 14-inches; bag limit no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Savannah River: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Secession Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Slade's Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 2 combined total of black bass;
Stevens Creek Reservoir: minimum size = 12-inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Thurmond Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Tugaloo Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Wateree Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Wylie Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Yonah Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;

Check with state parks, city reservoirs, or county parks for special limits and regulations that apply to those areas. For more information, see SCDNR website.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

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32°11′22.6″N 80°44′59.6″W

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FAQ about Hilton Head Island fishing

Anglers in Hilton Head Island, SC recommend these top fishing spots: Savannah River, Beaufort County Coast, Broad River, Coligny Beach (Hilton Head Island), and Battery Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Hilton Head Island, SC:

Largemouth bass - 7,964 reported catches
Red drum - 2,862 reported catches
Blacktip shark - 1,390 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 1,020 reported catches
Bonnethead shark - 756 reported catches

The latest Hilton Head Island, SC fishing reports are:

@maddoxmetz reported a nice Southern kingcroaker at Tybee Island Pier.
@maddoxmetz reported a nice Gulf kingcroaker at Tybee Island Pier.
@kerseyleech reported a nice Red drum at Mackay Creek.
@Aarontheangler reported a nice Largemouth bass at Haneys Creek.
@Aarontheangler reported a nice Largemouth bass at Haneys Creek.

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