South Carolina is home to excellent croaker fishing in coastal waters, bays, and nearshore areas where this species is commonly found.
According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Croaker.

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Silver perch
Intracoastal Waterway (Hilton Head Island)
length · weight
Southern kingcroaker
Coligny Beach (Hilton Head Island)
length · weight


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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 Atlantic croaker as of April 6th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
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Micropogonias undulatus

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