There are 12 artificial reefs near the coast of Hilton Head Island South Carolina. The artificial reefs are constructed from a variety awesome items including ships, tugboats, barges, army tanks, 36 APC’s, and subway cars. When durable materials such as these are placed in the marine environment their surfaces are rapidly colonized, and eventually completely covered, by a…
DetailsFrom tourism to diving and sport fishing, reefs play an important role in local economies. They’re also essential to the health of the ocean, providing habitat for a variety of marine life There are 45 public fishing reef sites off the coast of South Carolina, marked with bright yellow boys. Hilton Head Island is home to 10 of the artificial…
DetailsBlack sea bass fillets sizzling in a pan with butter, capers, and fresh herbs in less than 30 minutes. The flaky white fish with a thin skin will get super-crispy in the pan. Ingredients 4 skin-on black-sea-bass fillets (about 1 1/4 pounds total) Himalayan pink salt and freshly ground pepper Instant flour for dredging 1…
DetailsBlack sea bass, a small, plump fish related to grouper caught on the wrecks off the coast in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is a sequential hermaphrodite. These bass begin life as males and become females between the ages of 2 and 5. Mature animals have an even pattern of white diamonds along their dark…
DetailsSheepshead fish can be found hanging around jetties, pilings, and offshore wrecks. They live all along the East Coast of the United States, from NC to FL. The flesh of sheepshead is quite delicious. You are what you eat and the sheepshead’s diet consists mostly of shellfish, so they tend to have a sweet, shellfish…
DetailsSheepshead fish The Sheepshead’s mouth is full of human looking teeth that it uses to eat its favorite food, shellfish!
DetailsEven pros know there are times when reaching into that bag of tricks is necessary for a successful day of redfish fishing in Hilton Head, SC. After all, you can’t just rely on luck (though that can help). We know both strategy and experience play a huge role in determining the outcome of your fishing…
DetailsSpeckled trout fishing in the waters off of Hilton Head, SC is a fun, relaxing and rewarding activity, especially when you have a little bit of insider information to help make your time on the water as successful as possible. The anglers at Hilton Head Fishing Charter have put three quick tips to use as…
DetailsSpotted seatrout is the second most popular gamefish species in South Carolina. And due to the unusually cold weather in our area this month, the lower water temperatures are deadly for many marine animals. While biologists at South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) work to understand the severity of this winter weather’s impacts on…
DetailsColder weather leads to great times out on the water. Of course, weather conditions from dreary cold fronts to rain can affect fish behavior. That is why it is important to understand how weather can play a significant role in the outcome of your Hilton Head Island fishing trip. To help prepare for what Mother…
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