Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
Charleston, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

Solunar
Tides
Weather
7-Day
Spots

How to use our fishing calendar

Planning your next fishing trip in Charleston, United States ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing in Charleston, South Carolina offers year-round action in a maze of tidal creeks, salt marshes, harbor channels, and nearshore reefs. Anglers target redfish, speckled trout, flounder, sheepshead, and a rotating cast of pelagics just off the beach, making Charleston a premier Lowcountry saltwater fishing destination. read more...

Tide Station:

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:21 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    48%
  • First Quarter Moon - 48% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~8 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    385,767 km
    Proximity:
    46.8 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Charleston
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

Settings
Display Settings:
  • poor Day
12 1 2 3 4 5 AM 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Pro Tip: Save locations, get reminders & see fewer ads.
Sign Up Free
Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    06:02 am - 08:02 am
  • minor Time:
    12:13 pm - 02:13 pm
  • major Time:
    06:32 pm - 08:32 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:52 pm - 01:52 am
All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a First Quarter Moon at 48% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -11 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Sun, 21 Jun 23:40 • 32.776, -79.933

Tides Times for Fishing: Sun, 21 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is rising and the next high tide is in 2 hours and 53 minutes.
Tide Graph
01:44 am 08:09 am 02:32 pm 08:35 pm AM PM 5.51 ft -0.03 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
high 01:44 am 5.51 ft
low 08:09 am -0.03 ft
high 02:32 pm 5.35 ft
low 08:35 pm 0.52 ft
Tide Coefficient at 01:44 am is 109
Tide Coefficient at 02:32 pm is 103
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
You can support us by subscribing to our Youtube Channel and sharing Fishingreminder on Facebook.

Current Fishing Weather

Updating Weather Infos...

7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
Selected Weather Station: Charleston, US
Temperature
Wave Height
Swell Height
Wind
Pressure
Humidity
Cloudcover
Rain Precipitation
UV Index
Retrieving Weather...

7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 5.87 ft , Coeff: 121
low: , -0.16 ft
high: , 5.28 ft , Coeff: 101
low: , 0.26 ft
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 5.51 ft , Coeff: 109
low: , -0.03 ft
high: , 5.35 ft , Coeff: 103
low: , 0.52 ft
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 5.15 ft , Coeff: 96
low: , 0.07 ft
high: , 5.41 ft , Coeff: 105
low: , 0.72 ft
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 4.86 ft , Coeff: 86
low: , 0.16 ft
high: , 5.51 ft , Coeff: 109
low: , 0.79 ft
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 4.63 ft , Coeff: 78
low: , 0.23 ft
high: , 5.61 ft , Coeff: 112
low: , 0.75 ft
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 4.49 ft , Coeff: 74
low: , 0.3 ft
high: , 5.68 ft , Coeff: 114
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 0.69 ft
high: , 4.46 ft , Coeff: 73
low: , 0.3 ft
high: , 5.74 ft , Coeff: 117
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 0.62 ft
high: , 4.43 ft , Coeff: 72
low: , 0.3 ft
high: , 5.81 ft , Coeff: 119
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina fishing revolves around tides, marsh habitat, and seasonal migrations. The region’s core fishery centers on redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and sheepshead in the marsh creeks and harbor, with cobia, tarpon, and king mackerel showing up as water warms. Understanding how fish use tidal current around the Ashley, Cooper, and Wando rivers, plus the Charleston Harbor jetties, is the key to consistent success.

Seasonal patterns are distinct. Late fall through winter, redfish school tightly on mudflats and in shallow creeks, especially on sunny afternoons when dark bottoms hold heat. Downsizing to subtle soft plastics, Z-man-style paddletails on 1/8–1/4 oz jigheads, or live mud minnows fished slowly pays off in cooler water. Spring brings a surge of speckled trout and flounder, and by May, nearshore reefs off Charleston, Isle of Palms, and Folly Beach fire up with black sea bass, spadefish, and early kings. Summer sees the most diverse action: tailing redfish on flood-tide grass flats, trout at first light over shell, surf whiting and sharks along the beaches, and tarpon rolling in deeper harbor channels. In fall, shrimp runs and mullet migrations create a strong bait-driven bite for almost every inshore species.

Habitat types around Charleston are varied and each demands a slightly different approach:

  • Backwater creeks and marsh drains: Focus on bends with deeper holes, shell banks, and small feeder creeks. Fish the last of the incoming through the first of the falling tide with live shrimp under popping corks or jig-and-soft-plastic combos.
  • Oyster bars and points: Redfish and trout stage on up-current edges. Position your boat or kayak so you can cast upcurrent and let baits sweep naturally along the shells.
  • Grass flats and flood tides: On higher-than-normal tides around the new and full moon, redfish tail in flooded spartina. Use weedless spoons or lightly weighted soft plastics, and move slow—poling or drifting—rather than using a trolling motor on high.
  • Harbor and jetties: Deep, rock-lined channels at the Charleston jetties hold redfish, sheepshead, sharks, and seasonal mackerel. Use heavier jigheads, bottom rigs, or Carolina rigs with live bait to combat current.
  • Nearshore reefs: Artificial reefs off Charleston are prime for black sea bass, spadefish, cobia, and kings. Vertical jigging, bottom fishing with cut bait, and slow-trolling live bait over structure are productive.

Common techniques and tactical tips include matching presentations to tide and clarity. When water is clear and calm, go lighter on leaders (15–20 lb fluorocarbon) and use more natural, slow retrieves. In stained water, popping corks and brighter soft plastics help fish find the bait. For redfish, cast beyond the target and bring the bait back into the strike zone to avoid spooking fish in shallow water. For trout, prioritize current seams along shell and drop-offs, working baits with a rhythmic twitch-and-pause.

Boat anglers should plan trips around moving water rather than clock time—aim to fish the two hours bracketing tide changes. Kayak and shore anglers can do well around public landings, bridges, and marsh edges by focusing on ambush points where current compresses bait. Charleston’s blend of marsh, harbor, and nearshore reef systems rewards anglers who watch the tides, follow the bait, and adjust tactics to seasonal patterns.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Charleston area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.

Sandy Bay - 6.77813200429km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 4 main harbours in this area.

Charleston City Marina - 1.8445380944km, The Harborage at Ashley Marina - 2.33352903585km, Charleston Harbor Marina - 2.57772719397km, Cooper River Marina - 6.19103367212km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Charleston. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Colonial Lake - 0.78484472115km , Ashley River - 1.55337582011km , Charleston City Marina - 1.8445380944km , Wappoo Creek - 1.9089761647km , Shutes Folly Island - 1.94122498133km , Dill Creek - 2.00065926776km , James Island Creek - 2.01128741057km , The Harborage at Ashley Marina - 2.33352903585km , Plum Island - 2.34319348442km , Charleston Harbor Marina - 2.57772719397km , Kushiwah Creek - 2.62721874504km , Cooper River - 2.70629978915km , Newmarket Creek - 3.38879544963km , Hog Island - 3.55110530774km , Drum Island - 3.57526098933km , Charleston Harbor - 3.59957849273km , Simpson Creek - 3.89473093953km , Shem Creek - 4.50724927614km , Orangegrove Creek - 4.76649723041km , Oldtown Creek - 4.81730708167km , Wando River - 4.8424211166km , Wolfpit Run - 4.97454549328km , Molasses Creek - 5.43903018488km , Parrot Point Creek - 5.77593636214km , James Island - 5.80540044256km , Shipyard Creek - 5.88745978909km , Downs Creek - 6.09826467124km , Cooper River Marina - 6.19103367212km , Schooner Creek - 6.48866629036km , Clark Sound - 6.64116242582km , Hobcaw Creek - 6.66488799953km , Sandy Bay - 6.77813200429km , Duck Island - 6.88857057551km , Newtown Cut - 7.06977571372km , Seaside Creek - 7.19678469864km , The Cove - 7.25798453764km , Secessionville Creek - 7.27489845352km , Heron Island - 7.37322997442km , Jeanette Creek - 7.43376723408km , Morris Island - 7.80553278879km

Harbours and Marinas Beaches Bays Wharfs Points,Reefs,etc
We have many members from all over the world who love fishing and share their catches. Checkout some of the recent catches and show us what you got.

Latest Catches

Share your catch
At fishingreminder we don't hide behind our desk. We are crazy about fishing, just like you - so make sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel and see what we're up to. If we are not working on fishingreminder, we are out fishing. Btw. fishingreminder is totally homegrown and we use fishingreminder ourselves everytime we go fishing. We are eternally grateful for your feedback, participation and support.
Comments
Please login to add a comment