Charleston, South Carolina Fly Fishing Trips
Fly Fish Charleston, Kiawah Island, Folly Beach, and Mt Pleasant, SC year-round. Anglers of all abilities welcome.
The South Carolina Lowcountry is one of the most unique areas for fly anglers of all abilities to fly fish saltwater. The maze of spartina grass, oyster-studded creeks, flooded flats, and quiet back bays creates a shallow water ecosystem that feels purpose built for sight fishing with a fly rod.
Days on the bow are spent visually scanning for fish activity — nervous water, tails waving in the grass, a roll on the surface. The marsh is alive with subtle cues, and fly anglers quickly learn to read them. Some days are technical and demanding, some are forgiving with plenty of shots, but every day offers the potential for something unforgettable.
Fly Fishing In Charleston, SC
Fly fishing the Lowcountry is about more than just catching fish. For those in the know, the process is the appeal:
hunting fish in shallow water
visually engaging with the target
making accurate natural presentations
watching a fish eat the fly and reacting appropriately
fighting fish properly
Whether stalking a single tailing redfish, casting at rolling tarpon, or looking for the surface chaos that marks a jack crevalle feeding frenzy, fly fishing around Charleston is visual, challenging, and addictive.
Redfish
No other species of fish better represents the Lowcountry than the redfish. They’re here twelve months a year, adapting to every change in season. Redfish can be caught using different techniques by anglers of all abilities.
Tarpon
No other inshore fish brings the excitement, size, and raw power of a tarpon. While the Lowcountry is known for its redfish, Charleston quietly holds a strong seasonal tarpon fishery that peaks in the warm months.
Jack Crevalle
Few inshore fish bring as much raw power and chaos as a jack crevalle. In the warmer months when jacks show up in the Charleston Lowcountry, they bring with them a level of intensity that most anglers never forget.
Seasons for Fly Fishing in Charleston, SC
While the Lowcountry always has something to offer, fly fishing here changes dramatically with the seasons. Understanding what to expect, and when, helps set expectations for each trip.
Spring Fly Fishing
Spring kicks off the year with warming water and more active tides. Redfish spread from deep winter holes onto shallow edges, and sight fishing improves as days get longer and bait begins to show. On the right days, early-season opportunities for jacks or small groups of tarpon can appear, but redfish are the primary focus.
Summer Fly Fishing
Summer delivers the most diverse fly fishing of the year.
Redfish feed heavily on flood tides, tailing deep in the grass and cruising skinny flats.
Tarpon arrive and provide shots at rolling and cruising fish along beaches, bays, and channels.
Jack crevalle roam in big, surface-feeding schools and create explosive sight-casting opportunities.
Long days and warm water make summer the peak season for saltwater fly anglers.
Fall Fly Fishing
Fall offers some of the most consistent fishing of the year. Redfish school up and feed aggressively as they transition toward winter patterns. Large groups of fish can often be sight-fished on clear low tides. Tarpon and jacks may remain active early in the season depending on water temperatures and bait conditions.
Winter Fly Fishing
Winter brings some of the clearest water of the year. Cold spells push redfish into large, tightly grouped schools, creating world-class sight fishing on sunny, calm days. It’s a technical season that rewards patience and accuracy. Tarpon and jacks are gone, but redfish provide steady and exciting opportunities.
Charleston Fly Fishing Charters
Capt. Caleb Andrews offers half day, three-quarter day, and full day fly fishing trips out of Charleston, Kiawah Island, Folly Beach, and Mt Pleasant, South Carolina. Multiple boats are available for groups of more than 2 people. Contact us for current rates and availability. All trips include tackle/flies, fuel costs, launch fees, and a cooler with water and ice.
Payments And Deposits
Cash, Check or Venmo.
$200 per day per boat deposit for all trips
Venmo or mail deposits to:
Caleb Andrews
1052 Old Georgetown Rd Unit A
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(434) 981-6473
Things To Bring
Polarized sunglasses (amber or copper lenses preferred)
Hat and sun protection
8/9, & 10 wt. rods
Quick drying clothing
Rain gear
Shoes with non-marking soles
Willingness to have a good time
