Hilton Head, South Carolina

Fishing & Travel Destination

Hilton Head and Hilton Head Island are the same place.  Some people just prefer to say “Hilton Head”, while others like for everyone to know the fact that it’s actually an island.  So, whether you call it Hilton Head or Hilton Head Island, either one still mean the same—great fun. So, you’ve played just about all the golf you wanted to at one of Hilton Head Island’s many famous golf courses.  Now, the only swinging you want to do is when you pull that fishing rod back and let it fly into the water. However, because of Hilton Head Island’s reputation as one of the greatest golfing locations, many people don’t naturally think of it as a place to go for sport fishing.  That is sad, too, because they really don’t know what they are missing.

But, you…you are in luck.  You did your “homework” and discovered there are fishing charters available that will let you take advantage of both saltwater fishing either in the Atlantic Ocean or from one of the many beaches or bays along Hilton Head Island. And, guess what?  Freshwater fishing in one of the creeks or inlets that run from several lakes that are located on and around Hilton Head Island is available, too. Cobia, tarpon, King and Spanish mackerels, sharks, grouper, snapper, Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, and other species can be caught during a day spent saltwater fishing.  And, because you took the time to book a fishing charter excursion, you are reeling them in!  Trolling and kite fishing was never this much fun!

Now, for a little inshore light tackle and fly-fishing.  Because Hilton Head Island is located in what is know as South Carolina’s “Low Country”, opportunities to try your hand at catching the red drum, (also known as redfish) that is so common in the creeks and inlets that run from the estuaries and backwaters are abundant. Speckled trout are also plentiful in and around Hilton Head Island.  There are fishing charter boats available that specialize in knowing the best places for redfish and speckled trout fishing.

So, trade the golf links for the fishing lures, and go fishing on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.  Who knows, “68” might not only be your golfing score, it just might also be the number of fish you caught!