South Carolina · Grand Strand
MAHI MAHI FISHING
IN MYRTLE BEACH
Myrtle Beach is a solid destination for mahi mahi fishing, with good fishing in June, July. Book a charter and target mahi mahi with local experts.
About Mahi Mahi Fishing in Myrtle Beach
Also called Dolphin or Dorado. Stunningly beautiful and acrobatic. Excellent eating.
Mahi Mahi — also called Dolphin or Dorado — are the most brilliantly colored fish in the ocean. Their iridescent body shimmers with electric blues, greens, and golds that literally change before your eyes. Males (called "bulls") develop a prominent flat forehead, while females ("cows") have a more rounded head profile. These fast-growing pelagic fish are found in blue water near floating debris, weed lines, and current edges. They are acrobatic fighters that tailwalk across the surface and make spectacular aerial leaps.
Scientific name: Coryphaena hippurus
Mahi Mahi Seasonal Calendar — Myrtle Beach
Month-by-month availability for mahi mahi in Myrtle Beach, SC.
How to Catch Mahi Mahi in Myrtle Beach
Techniques & Bait
Trolling ballyhoo rigged with colorful duster/lure combinations along weed lines, current edges, and near floating debris is the classic technique. Once a school is located, stop the boat and pitch live pilchards, cut ballyhoo, or small live baits to the school — mahi travel in groups and multiple hookups are common. Casting light jigs, spoons, or fly-rod streamers to fish visible near floating objects is incredibly exciting. Keep one fish in the water next to the boat to hold the school in place while catching others.
Recommended Tackle
Medium spinning or conventional rod (6'6"-7 ft), 4000-5000 reel, 20-30 lb braid, 30-40 lb fluorocarbon leader. For trolling: 20-30 lb class conventional rigs. Mahi have sandpaper-like mouths — fluorocarbon leader works fine (no wire needed).
Best Deep Sea Fishing Fishing Spots in Myrtle Beach
Top spots where local captains target mahi mahi and other deep sea fishing species.
Georgetown Hole
Georgetown Hole is a deep-water depression in the outer continental shelf southeast of Myrtle Beach where the bottom drops well beyond typical shelf depth. Yellowfin tuna, wahoo, mahi-mahi, and billfish congregate along the temperature breaks and current edges near this feature. It is one of the most reliable bluewater waypoints for offshore charter boats running from Grand Strand ports.
The Point (Hurl Rock Ledge)
The Point, also known as Hurl Rock Ledge, is a prominent bottom feature roughly 40 miles offshore where a natural ledge system rises from deeper water. Grouper, vermilion snapper, triggerfish, and amberjack hold tight to the structure, while pelagics like wahoo and king mackerel patrol the surrounding water column. It is a proven multi-species destination for full-day and overnight charters.
The Monster Hole
The Monster Hole is a well-known bottom feature approximately 50 miles offshore of Myrtle Beach that attracts large concentrations of deepwater species. Big red snapper, scamp grouper, warsaw grouper, and tilefish are pulled from this area, along with occasional wahoo and blackfin tuna. The name refers to the oversized bottom fish that consistently come from this deep-water structure.
The Gulf Stream Edge
The western wall of the Gulf Stream passes roughly 50-70 miles offshore of Myrtle Beach, creating a temperature break that concentrates pelagic species. Yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, sailfish, and blue marlin are targeted along the current edge and rip lines where warm and cool water collide. Trolling the Gulf Stream edge is the premier bluewater experience available from Grand Strand ports.
Other Species in Myrtle Beach
More fish you can target while visiting Myrtle Beach.
Mahi Mahi Fishing in Myrtle Beach — FAQ
Mahi Mahi fishing in Myrtle Beach is productive during June, July.
Mahi Mahi fishing charters in Myrtle Beach are typically deep sea fishing trips. Prices vary by trip duration and group size. Most charters include all gear, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning.
Trolling ballyhoo rigged with colorful duster/lure combinations along weed lines, current edges, and near floating debris is the classic technique. Once a school is located, stop the boat and pitch live pilchards, cut ballyhoo, or small live baits to the school — mahi travel in groups and multiple hookups are common. Casting light jigs, spoons, or fly-rod streamers to fish visible near floating objects is incredibly exciting. Keep one fish in the water next to the boat to hold the school in place while catching others.
No — when you book a charter in Myrtle Beach, your captain provides all required South Carolina fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Mahi Mahi regulations in South Carolina include minimum size limits and bag limits that vary by season. Your captain will know the current regulations and ensure compliance.
While targeting Mahi Mahi in Myrtle Beach, you may also catch Redfish, Sheepshead, King Mackerel, Pompano, Cobia. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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