Sheepshead Archives - Page 8 of 10

June 2, 2026

Gerald Grenier's 9-pound, 1-ounce sheepshead set a Mount Pleasant Pier record for ultralight tackle.

Mount Pleasant Pier regular sets

Gerald Grenier, aka “Jigging Jerry” landed an “ultra-light” pier record sheepshead – a 9-pound, 1-ounce fish – at the Mount Pleasant Pier on Jan. 29. […]

Lowcountry sheepshead bite has been great for inshore fishermen

Brian Cope

Capt. Mike Waller of SaltFisher Charters loves fishing for sheepshead this time of year. He said these fish are active in big numbers in 10 – 20 feet of water. […]

John Fuss of Holy City Fishing Charters said it's big sheepshead time in the waters around Charleston.

Charleston waters filling up with big sheepshead

Justin Kiser

It’s big sheepshead time for fishermen in the Charleston area, according to John Fuss of Holy City Fishing Charters, who said he and his parties have had plenty of days catching 30 or more fish. […]

A sheepshead’s powerful jaws and dental work can make quick work of terminal tackle that’s not up to the task.

Safety first

Jeff Burleson

Sheepshead fishing at the Winyah Bay rock jetties can be some of the most-exciting of all summer fishing, but the jetties can also be treacherous for both inexperienced and experienced boaters. […]

For summer sheepshead, head for Winyah Bay’s famed jetties.

Herding rock sheep – South Carolina anglers know Winyah Bay’s jetties are a summer sheepshead paradise

Jeff Burleson

As summer brings on its heat, anglers looking for a tasty, combative target need look no further than the jetties that line the entrance to Winyah Bay. […]

Capt. Englis Glover is a big fan of braided line for sheepshead fishing.

Braided line is made for sheepshead

Jeff Burleson

Over the past decade, braided line has gained strength in the marine marketplace, and many companies are developing new, improved braids. […]

Big sheepshead are available at a handful of nearshore reefs out of Murrells Inlet, weather permitting

Sheepshead bite on reefs out of Murrells Inlet has been fantastic

Jeff Burleson

Waves of winter weather have been whacking the coastline for five weeks now, but through the periods of snow, ice and freezing temperatures, South Carolina’s climate is resilient offering pleasant weather and calm seas just a few days later. […]

Some of the best sheepshead fishing of any year is on nearshore reefs during the winter.

Sheep at the reefs – Murrells Inlet reefs hold plenty of sheepshead in winter

Jeff Burleson

If Mother Nature turns off the fan and lets the bumpy seas subside, Murrells Inlet anglers can cure cabin fever right on their doorsteps. […]

Mount Pleasant's Gerry Grenier said fishermen shouldn't stay in one place while fishing from the Mount Pleasant Pier, instead moving around as the tide moves.

Stay on the move for best pier-fishing action.

Brian Cope

September is a great month to catch quality fish off the Mt. Pleasant Pier in Charleston Harbor, and the hot bite lately has been redfish and sheepshead. […]

Sheepsheaad fishing around the bridges in the Morehead City area has been excellent over the past week.

Sheepshead bite in Morehead City area has been excellent

Jerry Dilsaver

Capt. Matt Lamb of Chasin’ Tails Outdoors in Atlantic Beach said the bright side to all the rain at the end of June and beginning of July has been a growing sheepshead bite. […]