UTERGolden tilefish fishing in South Carolina Coast
In South Carolina Coast, golden tilefish peak May–September and are around year-round, according to Fish Scouter's month-by-month season calendar. June: Golden tile in 600-plus feet.
No note for October — see the months around it.
Golden tilefish in South Carolina Coast, month by month
- JanuaryAround
- FebruaryAround
- MarchAround
- AprilAround
- MayPeak
- JunePeakGolden tile in 600-plus feet.
- JulyPeak
- AugustPeak
- SeptemberPeak
- OctoberAround
- NovemberAround
- DecemberAround
Where to fish golden tilefish 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 golden tilefish
- SquidStrips on a bottom rig for snapper, grunts and porgies; whole on a deep-drop rig.
- Leader80–150 lb mono
- Hook8/0–14/0
- Braid65–100 lb
Feeds in 48–60°F water, best at 50–56°F.
Questions anglers ask
When is the best time to catch golden tilefish in South Carolina Coast?
Peak season is May–September. Golden tilefish are here year-round. June: Golden tile in 600-plus feet.
Where do golden tilefish hold in South Carolina Coast?
Look on ledge / hard bottom — around Hilton Head, Beaufort, Edisto, Charleston, Mount Pleasant, McClellanville.
What is the best bait for golden tilefish in South Carolina Coast?
Live bait: squid. Squid: Strips on a bottom rig for snapper, grunts and porgies; whole on a deep-drop rig. Tackle: leader 80–150 lb mono, hook 8/0–14/0, braid 65–100 lb.
What are the rules for golden tilefish 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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