What is a Flood Tide?

What does Flood Tide fishing mean?

Redfish Release on a calm afternoon.

Flood tide fishing in Charleston, South Carolina is a unique experience because of the tidal patterns in the area. During a flood tide, the ocean water moves into the estuaries and marshes, bringing with it a variety of fish species that are normally inaccessible to anglers. This creates a feeding frenzy among the fish, making them more active and easier to catch.

In Charleston, the flood tides typically occur once to twice a month. Ranging from one to five fishable days. the best time to fish is during the incoming tide when the water is rising and bringing in new fish. This is a great time to see the fishing coming into the grass flats at a lower tide. 

Redfish Release on a beautiful LowCountry evening.

In addition to the abundance of fish, flood tide fishing in Charleston offers a beautiful and serene setting. The salt marshes are home to various birds and wildlife, and the views of the surrounding landscape are breathtaking.

Overall, flood tide fishing in Charleston, South Carolina is a unique experience that offers both an opportunity to sight cast fish and a chance to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

Check out this video I shot of a happy Redfish Tailing in the Marsh

Tailing Redfish on a Charleston, SC Flood Tide

Keep exploring new waters, and may your fishing skills continue to grow! - Capt. Ryan

LowCountry Redfish on Fly.