Surrounded by water, Beaufort is a hot spot for fishing. Whether your looking for a quiet day fishing off a local dock, casting for redfish in the tidal flats of our marshes or going offshore to catch the big one, there’s no shortage of spots to put your line in the water. Field & Stream magazine has even named Beaufort one of the Top 20 Fishing Towns in America.
Public Fishing Piers
Broad River Fishing Pier
The Broad River Fishing Pier was created when the new Broad River Bridge was completed. They left part of the old bridge intact for folks to enjoy casting their line in to the Broad River.
Location: Highway 170 at the Broad River Bridge
Port Royal Boardwalk at The Sands
The boardwalk at The Sands in Port Royal is a local favorite for a day of fishing with friends and family. Kids love it too!
Location: Sands Beach Road, Port Royal SC
Paradise Pier at Hunting Island State Park
Location: Hunting Island State Park, Sea Island Parkway, Hunting Island SC
Local Fish
Beaufort is open for fishing year round and you will find many types of fish in our local waters. Redfish, sea trout, flounder, tarpon, black drum, sharks, sea bass, Spanish mackerel, sheepshead, whiting, cobia and many more species await your bait in Beaufort SC.
chart courtesy SCDNR