UTERAtlantic sharpnose shark fishing in South Carolina Coast
In South Carolina Coast, Atlantic sharpnose shark peak May–September and are around April–October, according to Fish Scouter's month-by-month season calendar. June: Sharpnose everywhere nearshore.
No note for October — see the months around it.
Atlantic sharpnose shark in South Carolina Coast, month by month
- JanuaryNot here
- FebruaryNot here
- MarchNot here
- AprilArriving
- MayPeak
- JunePeakSharpnose everywhere nearshore.
- JulyPeak
- AugustPeakBull reds gather to spawn; peak tarpon. Cut bait at the Charleston jetties and the inlets — peak spawn is late August into September.
- SeptemberPeak
- OctoberLeaving
- NovemberNot here
- DecemberNot here
Where to fish Atlantic sharpnose 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.
What to use for Atlantic sharpnose shark
- Live shrimpUnder a popping cork or free-lined, hooked under the horn on a #1 to 2/0 circle hook; on a jig head for the bottom. The universal inshore bait.
- 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.
- Leader20–40 lb fluorocarbon
- Hook#1–4/0
- Jig head1/8–1/2 oz
- Braid10–30 lb
Feeds in 66–90°F water, best at 72–86°F.
Questions anglers ask
When is the best time to catch Atlantic sharpnose shark in South Carolina Coast?
Peak season is May–September. Atlantic sharpnose shark are in South Carolina Coast April–October. June: Sharpnose everywhere nearshore.
Where do Atlantic sharpnose shark hold in South Carolina Coast?
Look on beach / surf, pass / inlet, grass flat, channel edge — around Hilton Head, Beaufort, Edisto, Charleston, Mount Pleasant, McClellanville.
What is the best bait for Atlantic sharpnose shark in South Carolina Coast?
Live bait: live shrimp, finger mullet. Live shrimp: Under a popping cork or free-lined, hooked under the horn on a #1 to 2/0 circle hook; on a jig head for the bottom. The universal inshore bait. Tackle: leader 20–40 lb fluorocarbon, hook #1–4/0, jig head 1/8–1/2 oz, braid 10–30 lb.
What are the rules for Atlantic sharpnose 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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