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Folly Field Beach (Hilton Head Island)

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

South Carolina, United States

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Gray weakfish

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

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General info

Folly Field Beach (Hilton Head Island) is a part of an ocean located in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Blacktip shark, Atlantic stingray, and Southern kingcroaker.

Location

32°12′58″N 80°40′9″W
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Fishing regulations at Folly Field Beach (Hilton Head Island), SC

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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Blacktip shark

Blacktip shark

Regulation boundarySC State Waters
Bag limit1

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size54" (Fork Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Fork Length means the length of a fish as measured from the most forward point of the head to the rear center edge of the tail.

Aggregate limit1

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Vessel limit1

The maximum number of individual fish legally possessed aboard any vessel.

Additional information
1 shark per vessel per day May only be taken by rod and reel or handline. All sharks must be landed with fins, head and tail naturally attached.
Edibility
Catch, Clean, Cook Blacktip Shark
Synonyms
Carcharhinus limbatus
Season open: year-round
Southern kingcroaker

Southern kingcroaker

Regulation boundarySC State Waters
Bag limit50

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit50

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
Bag limit applies to hook and line only.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Ground Mullet, Menticirrhus americanus, Roundhead, Sea Mullet, Whiting
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FAQ about Folly Field Beach (Hilton Head Island) fishing

📍 Where is Folly Field Beach (Hilton Head Island) located?
Folly Field Beach (Hilton Head Island) is a part of an ocean located in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
32°12′58″N 80°40′9″W
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🎣 Where on Folly Field Beach (Hilton Head Island) is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Folly Field Beach (Hilton Head Island) by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Folly Field Beach (Hilton Head Island)?
The most common species in Folly Field Beach (Hilton Head Island) are:
📢 What are the latest Folly Field Beach (Hilton Head Island) fishing reports?
The latest Folly Field Beach (Hilton Head Island) fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Folly Field Beach (Hilton Head Island) right now?
According to fishing regulations at Folly Field Beach (Hilton Head Island), some of the species in season this November include: Striped bass, Northern red snapper, Cobia, Gag grouper, and Atlantic bluefin tuna. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Folly Field Beach (Hilton Head Island)?

Fishing in South Carolina requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term options, available online or at authorized vendors.

In South Carolina, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 64 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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