Last Updated on April 11, 2025 by Capt. R.C.
April Fishing Report – Myrtle Beach, SC
Spring has taken hold in Myrtle Beach, and by mid-April 2025, local waters are already in the 70’s! Baitfish are beginning to gather along the shoreline, and Flounder are pushing their way inshore. Our fishing charters have been outstanding on the quantity and quality of our catches.
Top Catches in April Around Myrtle Beach
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Flounder
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Sheepshead
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Redfish
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Speckled Trout
Sheepshead Fishing in Myrtle Beach
April is prime time for Sheepshead spawning along the Grand Strand. Our clients have been having double-digit days, catching some studs like pictured below. Bonus fact: they’re both challenging to catch and delicious, making them a top-tier target for anglers who want something to take home for dinner.
We’re having our best luck using fiddler crabs on bottom rigs around the Little River jetties. If you’re looking to catch some Sheepshead during your stay, give us a call!
Sheepshead have become a popular target in Myrtle Beach waters.
Spring Flounder Fishing in Myrtle Beach
Flounder fishing around Myrtle Beach might just be the best in South Carolina. While places like Murrells Inlet, North Inlet, and Pawleys Island are known hot spots, Little River and Cherry Grove can often be overlooked. Flounder love these waterways, and we love putting our clients on them!
Flounder fishing can be an art, but my fishing charter clients in Myrtle Beach are quick to pick it up! You’ll be surprised at how well your kids can feel the bite, and you’ll hear them talking about how they out-fished the parents the whole ride home haha!
Flounder begin showing up in Myrtle Beach as early as March.
Redfish Update – April in Myrtle Beach
April can often be a challenging time of year for catching Redfish due to the peeler crab season. However, this year has been an exceptionally good one for catching Redfish in Myrtle Beach! We’ve had days with non-stop action where we ended the day with the fish still biting.
We’re hooking into Red Drum with mud minnows and shrimp under popping corks. They are also keen to hit any kind of Gulp artificial lure. Working the artificial baits slowly has been the best strategy for Reds on Myrtle Beach fishing charters this Spring.
Red Drum are a treasure in South Carolina’s waters.
Spotted Seatrout in April
No two years are exactly alike when you’re running charters, and 2025 is shaping up to be a banner year for Spotted Seatrout. It appears that, although there were some minor cold shock kills, our Speckled Trout population remains healthy. Clients booking Myrtle Beach fishing charters with us are catching great numbers of Spotted Seatrout on half-day trips.
Trout have been biting best in deeper water—typically 15 to 20 feet—and we’re targeting them with mud minnows, finger mullet, and artificial baits like the Saltwater Assassin Shad in “Opening Night.” The surprise arrival of live shrimp has added even more excitement, leading to some action-packed outings!
A cold winter has produced a warm spring, and the trout bite is in full swing across Myrtle Beach!
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