South Carolina · Grand Strand
BLUEFISH FISHING
IN NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
North Myrtle Beach is a solid destination for bluefish fishing, with good fishing in April, October, November. Book a charter and target bluefish with local experts.
About Bluefish Fishing in North Myrtle Beach
Bluefish are aggressive, hard-fighting predators found along the entire Atlantic coast. Known for their razor-sharp teeth and voracious feeding frenzies, blues are exciting to catch on both bait and lures and make excellent table fare when bled immediately.
Bluefish are the most aggressive predator fish in the Atlantic — known for their ferocious feeding frenzies ("bluefish blitzes") where schools of hundreds of fish attack baitfish at the surface, chopping through schools like a chainsaw. Their blue-green back, silver sides, and razor-sharp teeth make them unmistakable. Bluefish are hard fighters on light tackle, with powerful runs and head-shaking jumps. They are found from Florida to New England, migrating along the coast in spring and fall. Caution: their teeth can cause serious injury — use a de-hooking tool.
Scientific name: Pomatomus saltatrix
Bluefish Seasonal Calendar — North Myrtle Beach
Month-by-month availability for bluefish in North Myrtle Beach, SC.
How to Catch Bluefish in North Myrtle Beach
Techniques & Bait
Casting metal spoons (Kastmaster, Hopkins), topwater poppers, and bucktails into surface-feeding blitz is the most exciting technique. Trolling Clark spoons behind inline sinkers and planers covers water during migrations. Cut bait (bunker, mullet) on bottom rigs or fishfinder rigs is effective for larger fish. Live bait (bunker, spot) catches trophy-size blues. For surf fishing, cast metals and bucktails into breaking fish along the beach. Fly fishing with Clouser Minnows during blitzes is spectacular.
Recommended Tackle
Medium spinning rod (7 ft), 4000 reel, 15-20 lb braid, 30-40 lb fluorocarbon or wire leader (bluefish teeth cut fluorocarbon regularly — 40 lb+ or short wire bite leader recommended).
Best Nearshore Fishing Spots in North Myrtle Beach
Top spots where local captains target bluefish and other nearshore species.
Cherry Grove Pier
Cherry Grove Pier extends 985 feet into the Atlantic and is one of the most iconic fishing piers on the Grand Strand. King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, flounder, whiting, and pompano are caught regularly, with massive king mackerel runs drawing tournament anglers each fall. The pier's proximity to Cherry Grove Inlet brings in extra current and baitfish activity.
Little River Offshore Artificial Reef
The Little River Artificial Reef is a complex of deployed structures roughly five miles offshore in 40-60 feet of water. Black sea bass, sheepshead, spadefish, flounder, and triggerfish congregate on the concrete and steel reef material year-round. It is an excellent nearshore bottom-fishing destination accessible on a short boat ride from the Little River fleet.
Apache Shoal
Apache Shoal is a natural sand and shell-bottom feature a few miles off North Myrtle Beach that attracts schools of whiting, pompano, Spanish mackerel, and bluefish. The shallow shoal concentrates bait over the sandy rises, creating a feeding zone that predators patrol during spring and fall. It is a productive drift-fishing spot for light-tackle anglers.
Yaupon Reef
Yaupon Reef is a patch of natural hard bottom and rock outcroppings roughly eight miles off the North Myrtle Beach coast. Black sea bass, vermilion snapper, triggerfish, and sheepshead hold tight to the reef structure, while king mackerel and cobia cruise overhead in warmer months. Its moderate depth makes it accessible to smaller boats on calm days.
Other Species in North Myrtle Beach
More fish you can target while visiting North Myrtle Beach.
Bluefish Fishing in North Myrtle Beach — FAQ
Bluefish fishing in North Myrtle Beach is productive during April, October, November.
Bluefish fishing charters in North Myrtle Beach are typically nearshore trips. Prices vary by trip duration and group size. Most charters include all gear, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning.
Casting metal spoons (Kastmaster, Hopkins), topwater poppers, and bucktails into surface-feeding blitz is the most exciting technique. Trolling Clark spoons behind inline sinkers and planers covers water during migrations. Cut bait (bunker, mullet) on bottom rigs or fishfinder rigs is effective for larger fish. Live bait (bunker, spot) catches trophy-size blues. For surf fishing, cast metals and bucktails into breaking fish along the beach. Fly fishing with Clouser Minnows during blitzes is spectacular.
No — when you book a charter in North Myrtle Beach, your captain provides all required South Carolina fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Bluefish 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 Bluefish in North 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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