UTERSand tiger shark fishing in South Carolina Coast
In South Carolina Coast, sand tiger shark peak June–September and are around year-round, according to Fish Scouter's month-by-month season calendar. June: Sand tigers on the nearshore wrecks — a prohibited species, release only.
No note for October — see the months around it.
Sand tiger shark in South Carolina Coast, month by month
- JanuaryAround
- FebruaryAround
- MarchAround
- AprilAround
- MayArriving
- JunePeakSand tigers on the nearshore wrecks — a prohibited species, release only.
- JulyPeak
- AugustPeak
- SeptemberPeak
- OctoberAround
- NovemberAround
- DecemberAround
Where to fish sand tiger shark near Hilton Head, Beaufort, Edisto
Port Royal and St. Helena sounds, the ACE Basin, Charleston Harbor and its jetties, Bulls Bay, Winyah Bay and the Grand Strand beaches — spartina marsh and oyster rakes behind barrier islands, with live-bottom ledges, artificial reefs and the Georgetown Hole and Gulf Stream offshore.
Fish Scouter charts 218 wreck, 144 artificial reef spots in the The Lowcountry map area — the kinds sand tiger shark hold on.
What to use for sand tiger shark
- Menhaden (pogies)Nose-hooked on a circle hook and free-lined or slow-trolled; cut in chunks for the bottom.
- Finger mulletLip-hooked on a 2/0 to 4/0 circle hook and free-lined, or on a fish-finder rig in the surf. Cut mullet on the bottom for redfish and drum.
- Leader80–150 lb mono
- Hook8/0–16/0
- Braid65–150 lb
Feeds in 60–82°F water, best at 66–78°F.
Questions anglers ask
When is the best time to catch sand tiger shark in South Carolina Coast?
Peak season is June–September. Sand tiger shark are here year-round. June: Sand tigers on the nearshore wrecks — a prohibited species, release only.
Where do sand tiger shark hold in South Carolina Coast?
Look on wreck, artificial reef, pass / inlet, beach / surf — around Hilton Head, Beaufort, Edisto, Charleston, Mount Pleasant, McClellanville.
What is the best bait for sand tiger shark in South Carolina Coast?
Live bait: menhaden (pogies), finger mullet. Menhaden (pogies): Nose-hooked on a circle hook and free-lined or slow-trolled; cut in chunks for the bottom. Tackle: leader 80–150 lb mono, hook 8/0–16/0, braid 65–150 lb.
What are the rules for sand tiger shark in South Carolina Coast?
Size and bag limits and closed seasons are set by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and change — read the current rule at https://www.dnr.sc.gov/regulations.html before you keep a fish. A licence is sold at https://www.dnr.sc.gov/licensing.html.
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