Fall is one of our real estate agents' favorite seasons in Myrtle Beach. With the tourist crowds of summer disappearing, it often feels like we have the best fishing spots all to ourselves. 

As it happens, autumn is also a great time to try some fishing in Myrtle Beach. Here's what you need to know about planning your Myrtle Beach fishing adventure this fall. 

What to Expect from Fall Fishing

Fall is a time of transition in South Carolina's coastal waters. As the action for some fish species slows down, other pick right up. Here's what you might catch in Myrtle Beach this season:

• Tarpon: As waters cool, tarpon migrate southward toward Florida, making fall your last chance to target these monster game fish in South Carolina until next season. The best fall tarpon fishing takes place while the mullet are running from Garden City Beach to Debordieu.
  
  
• Red Drum: Arguably the number one target species in fall, red drum (also known as redfish) are abundant in inshore areas around Myrtle Beach in fall. Live crabs and shrimp are prime baits. Some of the biggest redfish, measuring over 5' in length, are caught in deep, offshore waters. 
  
  
• Seatrout: Often referred to as spotted seatrout or speckled seatrout, these fish offer consistent action close to the shore in the fall. Commonly weighing 5 to 8 pounds, seatrout is caught easily around inlets using topwater lures, flies, and live bait like shrimp and pinfish.
  
  
• Flounder: Although anglers catch flounder in greater numbers in spring and summer, the biggest ones are often caught in fall. Try fishing live mullet or white soft plastic lures around sandy areas and rocky bottom structure. 
  
  
• Mackerel: Opportunities are available to catch king mackerel and Spanish mackerel off the coast of Myrtle Beach in the fall. The best bite for these hard-fighting species is usually around nearshore reefs and wrecks at 50-foot depths.

Where to Fish in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach offers no shortage of water access. Whether you want to fish from the shore or launch your boat to explore inshore areas where fish congregate, these are some of the best places to wet a line in Myrtle Beach this season:

• Murrells Inlet: A vast network of creeks and channels, Murrells Inlet provides phenomenal inshore fishing, including opportunities to catch redfish and seatrout. Several local fishing guides and charters operate out of the inlet, and public access is available at Morse Park Landing and at several private marinas. 
  
  
• Apache Pier: Located in the heart of Myrtle Beach, Apache Pier is the East Coast's longest wooden fishing pier and a great fishing spot.
  
  
• Garden City Beach: The coastline along Garden City Beach offers excellent access for surf fishing, especially for anglers targeting flounder in the surf. Tarpon can also be caught here as they migrate south, and anglers can also try their luck from the Garden City Pier. 
  
  
• Myrtle Beach State Park: One of the best places for fall fishing in Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach State Park has a fishing pier and access to several miles of beach for surf casting. 
  
  
• Winyah Bay: About an hour south of Myrtle Beach, this large bay formed by the mouths of several major rivers is a hot spot for multiple species in the fall. There are several excellent access points in and around Georgetown.

Contact us today to learn more about things to do in Myrtle Beach during the fall. This is also a great season for house hunting in Myrtle Beach, and our real estate agents are here to help you find your dream home on the South Carolina coast.