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Redfish, Flounder, and Trout Steal the Show This Week
Myrtle Beach State Park - Horry, SC
The inshore bite in North Myrtle Beach is heating up as summer settles in, and anglers are seeing solid action across the local creeks, flats, and marshy channels. Water temps are climbing into the low 80s, and fish are feeding actively during early morning and late afternoon tides.
Redfish are the main attraction right now. Slot-sized reds are showing up around oyster beds and grass lines, especially on a moving tide. Cut mullet, shrimp, and soft plastics are all producing. Sight fishing is possible during clearer mornings, especially in the shallows near low tide.
Flounder are also making a strong showing around docks, sandy drop-offs, and near the Little River jetties. Most catches are coming on live finger mullet or mud minnows on Carolina rigs, though Gulp baits have been getting bites as well.
Speckled trout are biting early in the day, with some nice-sized fish being caught on topwater lures at first light. After the sun gets higher, switching to soft plastics on jig heads or live shrimp under popping corks has been working well.
Black drum are feeding around structure—think pilings, docks, and deeper holes near creek mouths. Fresh shrimp on the bottom is your best bet. There’s also been a mix of sheepshead, with the best catches coming near rock and concrete structure using fiddler crabs.
Overall, now is a great time to book a trip with one of the local fishing charters in North Myrtle Beach. The fish are active, the weather is warm but manageable, and the variety keeps things exciting. Whether you're after redfish, flounder, or trout, private inshore fishing trips in North Myrtle Beach offer a great way to spend the day on the water.
And if you're wondering what fish are biting in North Myrtle Beach right now—this is your answer: reds, flounder, trout, black drum, and sheepshead are all in play. The best time to fish in North Myrtle Beach this week has been early morning or the last few hours before sunset, especially on a moving tide.