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Fishing in James Island, SC

South Carolina, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These James Island spots deliver

Top fish species in James Island

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Red drum
Red drum
Spotted seatrout
Spotted seatrout
Bluegill
Bluegill
Summer flounder
Summer flounder

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Spotted seatrout

Shem Creek

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Black drum

Noisette Creek

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Spotted seatrout

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Red drum

Charleston Harbor

26 in · 7 lb

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Spotted seatrout

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Largemouth bass

Long Branch

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Red drum

Hobcaw Creek

12 in · 1 lb

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Spotted seatrout

Shem Creek

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Red drum

Goose Creek

25 in · 7 lb

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Spotted seatrout

Wando River

11 in · 1 lb

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About James Island fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around James Island, South Carolina. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 9,511 catches for Largemouth bass, 4,385 catches for Red drum, and 1,554 catches for Spotted seatrout.

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Fishing regulations in James 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.

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FAQ about James Island fishing

Anglers in James Island, SC recommend these top fishing spots: Charleston County Coast, Wando River, Charleston Harbor, Ashley River, and Cooper River.
Most commonly caught species around James Island, SC:
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5.7 miles away

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14.0 miles away

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14.1 miles away

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18.2 miles away

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Sumter

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Savannah

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Pooler

88.3 miles away

Red Hill

89.8 miles away

Myrtle Beach

90.8 miles away

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