Friday,June 26, 2009
Fishing Tips in North Myrtle Beach!
Elliott Beach Rentals wants to offer some great tips on fishing while you are on vacation!!!
(Image is from Captain Smiley Inshore Fishing Charters)
The area offers several piers to fish from. A fishing license is not required for pier fishing, or if you’re fishing from a rental or area charter boat. Saltwater Fishing Licenses are required for individuals 16 and older harvesting oysters or clams,or individuals fishing from privately owned boats. Click Here for current license pricing. The most common fish caught in the waters off the coast of Myrtle Beach is black sea bass, snapper, grouper, larger sea bass, trigger, dolphin, wahoo, and king mackerel.
Beginning Wednesday, 7/1/2009 residents will have to purchase a $10 yearly license to fish from the shores of South Carolina oceans. Nonresidents will pay $35, with the option to pay $11 for a two-week license.
If you looking to book a fishing charter visit our website for a list of the best around the area.
Local Fishing Piers:
Apache Campground Pier, Lake Arrowhead Road, Myrtle Beach. Hours are 8 AM. to 8 PM. $1. walking fee. Fishing pass $7.50for two rods. (843)497-6486.
Cherry Grove Beach Pier, 3500 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach. Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Fishing pass $8 per rod.$1.00 a person to walk. (843)249-1625.
Myrtle Beach State Park Pier, three miles south of Myrtle Beach on U.S. 17. Pier open during park hours, 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.Pier store/tackle shop open 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. $4.50 pier pass. Free to walk on pier with $4 park admission (16 and up); Free for 5 and younger; $1.50 for ages 6-15; SC residents 65 and older $2.60. (843)238-5326.
14 Ave. Pier (links to web cam) 1304 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach. Hours are 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fishing pass $6; $3. for locals with identification.Free to walk. 448-4314.
The Pier at Garden City, 110 Waccamaw Drive, Garden City Beach. Open 7 am – 9 pm daily. Fishing $7.50 ages 13 or older, $3.75 for ages 12 or younger. Free to walk. (843)651-9700.
Second Avenue Pier, 110 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; may stay open a little later on the weekends.50-cent walking fee. Fishing pass $7. (843)626-8480.
Springmaid Pier, 3200 Springmaid Blvd., Myrtle Beach. Hours are 6 a.m. to midnight. Tackle shop open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.$1. to walk (free to walk if staying at Springmaid.) $7 per day to fish. (Discount for staying at Springmaid) 315-7156.
Surfside Pier, Surfside Drive, Surfside Beach. Hours are 8 am to 8 pm. Tackle shop, arcade ice cream shop open8 am – 8 pm; $1.00 walking fee; $7.50 to fish. 238-0121.
Did you forget you tackle? The area has many small bait and tackle shops and the piers usually do too. Myrtle Beach also has one of the largest stores for all your gear Bass Pro Shop.
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