FishCondishPawleys Island, SC Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Pawleys Island, SC fishing report
Pawleys Island's tidal creeks and nearshore surf fish differently than much of the Carolina coast because of the mix of marsh habitat, sandy bottom, and structure. Spring brings the best weakfish action in the creeks on moving tides, while striped bass push through the inlets and creek mouths during cooler months chasing bait. Summer heats up with fluke holding on sandy edges near creek mouths and along the surf troughs, and bluefish show up in the wash tearing into anything that moves. Fall cools things down and black sea bass and tautog become worthwhile targets around any hard bottom or structure you can find offshore or near inlets. Kingfish run the surf from spring through fall and are often overlooked.
Work the first two hours of an incoming tide in the creeks — fish funnel through the mouths, especially where current bends around marsh points. For fluke, drag a Gulp or live finger mullet slowly along the sandy drop-off at creek edges. Stripers and weakfish respond to suspending plugs and soft plastics worked with a slow twitch. Bluefish in the surf want fast-moving metal or cut bait. For kingfish, fish the trough closest to shore with fresh shrimp or sand fleas on a small hook. Water temperature below 60 degrees pushes most creek species out to deeper holes near the inlet, so adjust accordingly.
Pawleys Island, SC tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Pawleys Island, SC is Pawleys Island Pier (ocean) (station 8662006), about 0.3 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 4.9 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▼ Low 4:01 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 9:56 AM 5 ft▼ Low 4:09 PM 0.8 ft▲ High 10:13 PM 5.5 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▼ Low 4:37 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 10:37 AM 5.2 ft▼ Low 4:52 PM 0.9 ft▲ High 10:55 PM 5.3 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▼ Low 5:16 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 11:25 AM 5.3 ft▼ Low 5:39 PM 1 ft▲ High 11:46 PM 5 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▼ Low 5:58 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 12:20 PM 5.4 ft▼ Low 6:31 PM 1.1 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▲ High 12:42 AM 4.9 ft▼ Low 6:46 AM 0.5 ft▲ High 1:18 PM 5.5 ft▼ Low 7:30 PM 1.2 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ▲ High 1:40 AM 4.8 ft▼ Low 7:41 AM 0.5 ft▲ High 2:17 PM 5.6 ft▼ Low 8:39 PM 1.2 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ▲ High 2:40 AM 4.7 ft▼ Low 8:42 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 3:19 PM 5.8 ft▼ Low 9:58 PM 1.2 ft |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ▲ High 3:44 AM 4.7 ft▼ Low 9:51 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 4:23 PM 6.1 ft▼ Low 11:10 PM 0.9 ft |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ▲ High 4:48 AM 4.8 ft▼ Low 10:57 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 5:25 PM 6.3 ft |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ▼ Low 12:09 AM 0.6 ft▲ High 5:50 AM 5 ft▼ Low 11:56 AM -0.1 ft▲ High 6:22 PM 6.6 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Pawleys Island, SC dashboard.
What's biting near Pawleys Island, SC
The species most likely to be feeding the creeks and surf: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Pawleys Island, SC and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Pawleys Island, SC fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Pawleys Island, SC?
The species bite forecast for Pawleys Island, SC covers what's likely feeding there, including striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Pawleys Island, SC?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Pawleys Island, SC, especially when they line up with moving water around a tide change. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Pawleys Island, SC?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along the creeks and surf as fish migrate and feed heavily, with summer steady for warm-water species. It varies year to year, so check the live score before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Pawleys Island, SC?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Pawleys Island, SC, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Pawleys Island, SC
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: