islandUpdated August 18, 20255 Recent Reports

hilton head island Fishing Report 2025

Latest fishing conditions, tips, and insights for hilton head island in United States

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πŸ“ Recent Fishing Reports (5)

Report #1

πŸ‘€ Bobby
πŸ“… 5/25/2025
🌑️ 78Β°F☁️ FogπŸ’¨ 13 mphπŸ’§ 87% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 06:21 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:22 PM

fished early in the fog, so eerie but cool! visibility was low, but managed to pull up 4 nice trout and a couple of redfish, all 3-4 lbs. use a topwater lure, they hit hard! great day overall!

Report #2

πŸ‘€ Sally
πŸ“… 5/20/2025
🌑️ 85Β°F☁️ CloudyπŸ’¨ 9 mphπŸ’§ 60% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 06:23 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:18 PM

cloudy today, but the fish were in a biting mood! hooked into some big drum, got one close to 8 lbs! used cut mullet and it was a blast. the wind picked up towards the end but we held our ground! πŸ˜„

Report #3

πŸ‘€ Dave
πŸ“… 5/19/2025
🌑️ 81Β°F☁️ Moderate rain at timesπŸ’¨ 7 mphπŸ’§ 69% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 06:24 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:18 PM

rain rain go away! it poured hard today, but we still managed to catch some nice sheepshead, mostly kept it on the light tackle with fiddler crabs. pretty much soaked but worth it! got 6 fish, biggest was 4 lbs.

Report #4

πŸ‘€ Linda
πŸ“… 5/15/2025
🌑️ 81Β°F☁️ Partly cloudyπŸ’¨ 10 mphπŸ’§ 64% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 06:26 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:15 PM

fishing was way better today! the weather was perfect, sunny n warm. caught my first flounder, that thing is a beauty! around 5 lbs. used a jig, let it drag along the bottom. gotta love fishing on a nice day! 🌞

Report #5

πŸ‘€ Joe
πŸ“… 5/13/2025
🌑️ 74Β°F☁️ Patchy rain possibleπŸ’¨ 10 mphπŸ’§ 82% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 06:28 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:14 PM

well, we hit the water today but it was a bit of a bust. patchy rain on and off. only caught a few catfish, like 2-3 lbs each. tried using chicken liver bait but the bites were slow. still had fun with my buddies tho!

🌊 Current Fishing Conditions

Water Conditions

Current water conditions at hilton head island are favorable for fishing. Water temperature and clarity are within optimal ranges for most species.

Fish Activity

Fish activity levels are moderate to high. Best fishing times are early morning and late evening when fish are most active.

Weather Impact

Recent weather patterns have been favorable for fishing. Stable conditions are expected to continue through the week.

Best Techniques

Local anglers report success with both live bait and artificial lures. Vary your approach based on time of day and weather conditions.

🎣 Expert Fishing Tips

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Fish the windward side for more active fish

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Deep water drop-offs near islands are productive spots

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Use a variety of lures to match local baitfish

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Consider both shore and boat fishing opportunities