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Drum fishing in South Carolina

South Carolina is home to excellent drum inshore fishing in coastal waters, bays, and nearshore areas where this species is commonly found.

Types of Drum in South Carolina

Best baits and lures for Drum in South Carolina

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Latest Drum fishing reports in South Carolina

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Red drum

Wappoo Creek

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Black drum

Elliott Cut

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Red drum

May River

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Red drum

James Island Creek

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Red drum

The Cove

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Red drum

Broad River

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Red drum

Morgan Creek

20 in · 4 lb

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Black drum

Folly Beach Pier

9 in · 5 oz

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Black drum

Folly Beach Pier

10 in · 6 oz

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Red drum

May River

30 in · 10 lb

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Regulations for Drum in South Carolina

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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