Types of fish depend on the season. Typically the best fly-fishing opportunities occur when the redfish school on low tide in the shallow water.  Sight casting to a large group of fish is not unusual when water temperatures are cool in December. The water then becomes extremely clear and the fish are not as spooked.

In January and February the water is also clear and you can see fish moving in large groups from a great distance.  In March the water starts to get a little murky.  At this point the water temperature should be in the mid  to upper sixties.  This brings the Cobia into Port Royal Sound.  On the ebb and flood tides the current slows and the wind subsides and these large fish are seen cruising on the surface. 

Fly, artificial or live bait will sometimes produce very nice results.  The state record Cobia was caught here in 2004 while sight casting.  Bait  fishing is year round.  Tossing live bait to schooling redfish also produces good results. 

Shrimp become plentiful in the early summer until early December, Menhaden (bait fish) move to inshore waters in early summer,  Cast netting for live shrimp  and menhaden (bait fish) is how I fill  the bait well for a day of fishing.
 
Lots of opportunities present themselves in the low country waters of South Carolina.  If you would like to spend a day fishing or maybe just sightseeing please give me a call.