Winyah Bay offers a world-class inshore fishing experience near Georgetown, South Carolina, where four river systems converge to create an ecologically rich estuary teeming with gamefish. This expansive bay is renowned for year-round opportunities to target Redfish and Speckled Trout in its shallow marshes and tidal creeks, where low winter tides provide exceptional sight-fishing conditions. Anglers also regularly hook Flounder, Sheepshead, and Black Drum along the oyster bars and deeper holes.
Summer transforms these waters into a premier Tarpon fishery, as migrating 'Silver Kings' hunt baitfish in the salt marshes. The season also brings explosive action from Jack Crevalle, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia. Diverse techniques thrive here—sight casting for tailing Redfish, drifting soft baits for Flounder, or trolling near-shore structures for Mackerel. With its mix of remote creeks, protected coves, and proximity to the Atlantic, Winyah Bay caters to both novice anglers and seasoned saltwater enthusiasts.
The area's unspoiled beauty adds to the allure, with dolphin sightings and bald eagle nests dotting the landscape. Charter captains leverage decades of local knowledge to navigate the bay's complex currents and hidden honey holes, customizing trips for fly fishing, light tackle adventures, or family-friendly excursions. Whether targeting seasonal trophies or enjoying consistent action, Winyah Bay delivers an authentic Lowcountry angling adventure.