Welcome to your latest May 2025 Beaufort, SC Fishing Report: Recap! As May heated up, so did the fishing. From tailing redfish in the evening flood tides to nearshore trips packed with shark activity, the bite was consistent, and the variety kept things exciting.
Weather & Conditions:
- Average Air Temp: 70–85°F
- Conditions: Afternoon storms just about every day—expect that trend until September/October
Top Catches & Fishing Highlights
This month’s lineup: Redfish, Black Drum, Sharks, Tripletail, Jacks, Cobia, Black Seabass, Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, Trout
A standout moment this month? An 8lb Spanish Mackerel caught nearshore!
Sharks were everywhere this May, offering plenty of fast-paced fishing. Their size and numbers made them a favorite for guests of all experience levels.
Fly Fishing Update
Black flies continued to produce reliably, especially in stained or low-light conditions. Evening flood tides were gold—on the right water, you could get 10+ quality sight-fishing shots at tailing redfish per tide cycle. With constant aggressive eats, it was a great time to be on the bow.
Light Tackle Update
Light tackle action was steady throughout May. Mornings brought explosive topwater strikes, while sharks kept things interesting all day long—especially for those targeting them on smaller setups.
With more bait in the water and temperatures climbing, fish are getting more aggressive, and patterns are starting to shift toward those classic warm-weather rhythms. It’s only going to get better from here.
May gave us a glimpse of what’s coming: more bait, more heat, and more species showing up inshore and nearshore. Whether you’re casting flies to crawlers on the flats or bending rods nonstop offshore with the kids, this month had a little something for everyone.
Thanks for reading about May’s Recap! Afternoon thunderstorms will remain a theme, so plan fishing windows carefully—early mornings and post-storm evenings are your best bets. Whether you’re stalking tailing reds in the grass or watching your kid reel in a 4-foot shark, this is what Lowcountry summer fishing is all about.
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