The Lure of Hilton Head Island Fishing
While a great deal vacationers come to Hilton Head each year to bathe in the sun or to take advantage of the island’s tennis and golf courses, many others may be passionate about the thorough Hilton Head Island fishing scene which offers more options than the average fishing trip. The island enjoys the most superior of all worlds, with fishing opportunities ranging from the deep ocean to estuaries, lagoons, and even freshwater lakes. The vast majority of the available fishing is saltwater, with options of fishing from the land or going out to sea for more mysterious deep sea fishing. You can also collect oysters, go crabbing, or try to fetch shrimp—provided you follow regulations and go to the right places. The Hilton Head Island fishing scene offers a great enough variety of fishing venues and options to satisfy any fishing addict.
Before going fishing on Hilton Head, the first thing you need if you’re over 16 is a South Carolina state fishing license. Without this, almost all fishing is illegal at any location. There are several spots on the island where you can obtain them, including True Value and Wal-Mart.
The primary fishing spots include the Calibogue Sound, estuaries, tidal lagoons, freshwater lagoons, brackish lagoons, and the Atlantic Ocean. There are also some manmade freshwater lakes, many of them primarily holding rainwater as part of the island’s drainage system. Any lagoons or lakes located in the private gated community may be fished without a license if community policy allows it—check ahead of time to be sure. If the freshwater lagoon or lake is located outside of a private plantation, you must have a state license in order to fish it.
The bulk of the Hilton Head fishing scene, however, consists of the saltwater fishing. Those who desire to fish onshore from a dock, pier, the beach, or the bank of an estuary may do so as long as they do not catch sharks (they must be released if caught) and do not intend to fish in an area set aside for swimming. There are also many charter fishing boats readily available from various Hilton Head fishing companies, some of which only go a short ways out and some of which emphasize shark fishing opportunities. Deep sea fishing lovers will head out to the Gulf Stream, about 70 miles from the island shore, for exceptional fishing and a fabulous round trip on the boat of their choice.
Hilton Head Island fishing delivers a wide selection of fishing locales for casual fishers and angling enthusiasts alike.
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The Villas at Old South: The Villas at Old South
The Villas at Old South is located at the border between Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, SC. You can even store your boat/trailer here at no additional cost. With golf and pool views, The Villas at Old South is perfectly located in Bluffton while a... More On This Community
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Cedar Woods: Cedar Woods
This quiet south-end Hilton Head Island neighborhood is located just off Point Comfort Road and features homes of many architectural styles. Close proximity to the Cross Island Parkway allows easy access to the island's north end. Cedar Woods has 88 ... More On This Community
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South Beach Club: SEA PINES
South Beach Club Villas is a private residencs in the heart of South Beach located in Sea Pines on Hilton Head, SC. In 1956, Charles Fraser developed Sea Pines into the first private plantation community on the island. Sea Pines is one of the bigbigg... More On This Community
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Melrose: DAUFUSKIE ISLAND
Melrose derives its name from the rose brought to Daufuskie from Scotland by Captain Mongin. In Melrose you'll find a combination of single family residences, oceanfront villas, and low rise condominiums all in the Lowcountry tradition. The active ... More On This Community
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University Park: University Park
University Park is a private residential community located next to the University of South Carolina's New River campus and across from the Wal-Mart Super Center and New River Center in Bluffton, SC. University Park offers a lifestyle and standard o... More On This Community
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Point Comfort Club: Point Comfort Club
Point Comfort Club Villas is private community located on Hilton Head Island, SC.... More On This Community
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Carolina Place: SEA PINES
Carolina Place Villas and Homes are situated in the Carolina Place community in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island, SC. In 1956, Charles Fraser developed Sea Pines into the first private plantation community on the island. Sea Pines is one of the larges... More On This Community
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Leamington: PALMETTO DUNES/SHELTER COVE
Leamington is a private community within Palmetto Dunes consisting of approximately 300 homes and approximately 516 villas and townhomes. Entrance is accessed through gated security entrances on Highway 278 and on Ocean Lane in Palmetto Dunes. Greenw... More On This Community
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The Village at Olde Town: The Village at Olde Town
Olde Town is located just two miles from the bridge to Hilton Head. This beautifully set residential area is developed on approximately 20 acres of land and wetlands offering lovely views and a bridge crossing the wetlands. This community offers from... More On This Community
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Beachwalk: SHIPYARD
Beachwalk Villas is located inside Shipyard. Shipyard Plantation stretches across over 800 wooded and fairway-lined acres off Highway 278, between Palmetto Dunes and Sea Pines. Shipyard offers residential living as well as a quiet location for vacati... More On This Community
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