Deep Sea Fishing Blog

Early Outlook for Summer Charleston Fishing Season

The snow storm that struck Charleston in 2018 dropped water temperatures drastically, causing the loss of a number of spotted sea trout. Unfortunately, this loss has led the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources to ask Charleston fishing anglers to practice...

Full Day Deep Sea Fishing | Charleston, SC

Full Day Deep Sea Fishing | Charleston, SC If this is your first full-day deep sea fishing trip aboard the Wahoo, you may be surprised at the differences from in-shore fishing and even short day trips. A full day of deep sea fishing allows for a wider range of...

Best Live-Bait Rigs for Fall Fishing | Fish the Wahoo

Best Live-Bait Rigs for Fall Fishing When heading out onto the waves while fall fishing for South Carolina’s game fish, bait is a prime consideration. While fake baits, lures, and frozen and dead baits may bring in the fish when they’re hungry, fall marks a slowdown...

Tips for Fall Fishing | Charleston, SC

Fall fishing off the South Carolina coast means more forgiving temperatures out on the water than in the full-on summer sun. It also means there are exciting opportunities to catch fish in the coral, rocks, and ledges where some of the larger game fish hide....

Fall Offshore Fishing | Charleston, SC

Set in the charming heart of the South, Charleston offers opportunities to immerse oneself in the history and beauty of one of the most bountiful fall offshore fishing areas. In 2007, red snapper was declared an overfished species, and a moratorium was issued on...

Seasonal Fishing Changes | Charleston, SC

As cooler temperatures roll in, the habits of the fish begin to shift, making some species easier to catch and others more challenging. When you charter with the experienced crew on the Wahoo, you’re going out on the water armed with years of collective knowledge...

Fall Inshore Fishing | Charleston, SC

Fall is an excellent time for perusing inshore waters for game fish like red drum and speckled trout. When we head out for a day on the water fishing inshore, you’ll ride on our 23-foot center console craft and settle into a good spot. We’ll cast our lines, and if the...

Live Bait vs. Fake Bait | Charleston, SC

Many comics have been made depicting a fisherman losing his sanity deciding whether to fish or cut bait. The real poser for most anglers, however is much more complicated and nuanced- do you go out after the big fish with live bait or artificial lures? Live Bait or...

Late Night Fishing | Charleston, SC

Late night fishing offshore is a rewarding experience that is not to be missed. Especially during the long, hot days of summer, overnight fishing trips offer you two shots at the prime-times for catching big, hard-fighting fish. During the hottest months, the best...