Half Day Folly Beach Back Country Fishing
Private Trip
Backcountry Fishing
Fourhour inshore fishing trip targets multiple species near Folly Beach.Back country waters around Morris Island offer excellent fishing opportunities.Atlantic Breeze Charters accommodates up to four guests per trip.
Want to get away from the crowds and fish where the locals go? This 4-hour late afternoon trip puts you right in the heart of Folly Beach's back country waters. We'll cruise the scenic rivers around Folly and Morris Island, hitting the spots where red drum cruise the grass beds and trout stack up in the creek mouths. With space for up to 4 anglers, you'll have plenty of room to work without bumping elbows. The afternoon bite is prime time out here – the water's warming up, baitfish are moving, and the predators know it.
Your afternoon starts when we push off into the maze of creeks and rivers that make Folly Beach's back country so special. This isn't your typical offshore grind – we're talking shallow water sight fishing, working structure, and reading the tides like a book. The scenery alone is worth the trip, but you're here to bend rods. We'll target everything from slot reds tailing in the shallows to keeper trout holding in the current breaks. Don't be surprised if we hook into some sharks either – they love these warm back waters, especially as the sun starts to drop. The fishing stays hot right up until we head back to the dock.
We fish light tackle out here – typically spinning gear with 15-20 pound braid that'll handle anything we hook into. Live bait is king in these waters, and we'll have fresh shrimp, mud minnows, and whatever else the fish are eating. When the reds are tailing, we'll switch to artificials and work the edges quiet-like. Cut bait produces the big trout, and if the sharks start showing up, we'll beef up the leader and let you feel what a 4-foot blacktip can do on light gear. The beauty of back country fishing is adapting – one minute you're sight casting to cruising drum, the next you're working a creek bend for flounder. We'll match the technique to what the fish are telling us.
Red drum are the stars of this show, and Folly's back waters are loaded with them. These copper-colored bruisers love the shallow grass flats and creek mouths. You'll find them from 14 inches all the way up to the high slot – that's 27 inches of pure fight. Best part? They're year-round residents here. Spotted seatrout run thick through these creeks too, especially around structure and current breaks. A keeper trout is 15 inches, and we regularly see fish pushing 20-plus inches in the deeper holes. Flounder are the ambush artists of the flats – they bury in the sand near creek mouths and nail anything that drifts by. Southern flounder are the target here, and a doormat flounder (that's anything over 20 inches) will test your drag for sure. The sharks are a bonus that keeps things interesting – mostly blacktips and spinners that'll give you an arm workout you won't forget.
These back country waters fish well year-round, but every season has its own personality. Right now, the afternoon bite is on fire, and slots are filling up fast. This trip gives you the full Folly Beach experience – world-class fishing in some of the most beautiful water on the South Carolina coast. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just getting started, these back country trips deliver the goods. The fish are here, the guide knows where to find them, and all you need to do is hang on when that rod doubles over. Book your half-day adventure now and see why anglers keep coming back to Atlantic Breeze Charters for the best inshore action around Folly Beach.
This restored 1982 Proline is built for serious backcountry fishing around Folly Beach's shallow waters and tidal creeks. Originally designed for the Florida Keys, this boat's shallow draft gets you into those hard-to-reach redfish spots where the big ones hide. The recent 2020 restoration brought modern reliability while keeping that classic fisherman's layout. The Yamaha 150 with jack plate gives you plenty of power to run the flats, while the Power Pole keeps you locked down when you find that perfect honey hole. Front and rear casting platforms give everyone room to work a topwater plug or sight-cast to tailing reds. The Minkota trolling motor lets you sneak up on spooky trout without spooking the whole flat. Fish finder helps locate structure and baitfish, while the active livewell keeps your catch fresh or your bait lively. GPS and VHF radio handle navigation and safety in these backcountry waters. The high bow design cuts through chop and keeps you dry when afternoon storms roll in. An icebox keeps your drinks cold during those hot summer days on the water. Wheelchair accessible design means everyone can enjoy chasing drum and flounder in the pristine waters around Morris Island.
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