Visit the historic river city of Conway in Horry County in eastern South Carolina, where you can go on various freshwater and saltwater fishing tours in and around the region. Conway lets you step back in time, experience the city’s Southern charm and history, and enjoy exploring one of the oldest towns in South Carolina.
Conway has plenty of nature-adjacent adventures because forests, wildlife areas, a scenic blackwater river, and neighboring coastal communities surround it. Its charming downtown area is home to historical sites and fun-filled activities and events that will leave you wanting more. Conway is a fantastic picturesque destination because of its riverside qualities that can be enjoyed any season.
Book your next fishing trip in Conway and take advantage of its fantastic fishing spots filled with various game fish species.
Whether you’re going on saltwater or freshwater fishing trips, Conway is an excellent choice for your next fishing adventure because you can catch some of the most sought-after fish from local waters.
You don’t need to travel far to find fantastic fishing in Conway because the Waccamaw River is easily accessible as it winds through the city. It is the place to be if you’re looking for the best bass fishing because it’s home to an abundance of largemouth bass. You can also find plenty of brackish redfish upstream. The river is home to a diverse population of fish like striped bass, blue catfish, channel catfish, white catfish, black bullhead, yellow bullhead, brown bullhead, flat bullhead, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, black crappie, bowfin, chain pickerel, redfin pickerel, southern stingray, longnose gar, American eel, American shad, gizzard shad, threadfin shad, carp, warmouth, yellow perch, white perch, and a variety of shiner and minnow species. The river’s scenic quality makes it a wonderful place for bank fishing and boat angling. You can access four boat landing areas located in the city.
Conway can also act as your access point to South Carolina’s Mecca of fishing, Myrtle Beach, where you can access the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf Stream, and the Intracoastal Waterway. This area is where deep sea fishing and bottom fishing shine the most due to the targets available. If you want to stay on land, there are plenty of piers and surf casting areas. Inshore fishing in Myrtle Beach means you can hook redfish, southern flounder, speckled trout, black drum, Atlantic spadefish, and king mackerel. If you’re heading further out the water, you can catch southern flounder, bull redfish, southern stingray, sea trout, black drum, Atlantic spadefish, cobia, black sea bass, triggerfish, mahi-mahi, red snapper, grouper, and wahoo. You can also go shark fishing for blacktip, spinner, bull, tiger, and Atlantic sharpnose sharks both inshore and in the deep sea. Blackfin tuna and yellowfin tuna are some of the varieties you can find when tuna fishing in South Carolina’s Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Atlantic Beach areas.
Booking a fishing charter can elevate your fishing experience while chasing the game in Conway and nearby areas. Hooked Up On Striper Guide Service LLC is one of the best freshwater charters in the state. North Island Fishing Charters and Eye Deal Fishing Charters are in Charleston and Georgetown. Saltbreak Charters is another Charleston-based offshore and inshore fishing charter specializing in fly fishing. There are plenty more other guides around Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Murrells Inlet. Guide services will provide you with everything necessary, from bait to gear, to see plenty of rod and reel action on your hook and line.
Conway is home to many historical, natural, and fun attractions, making it an attractive city for visitors.
The Conway Riverfest is an annual festival held every summer. People can attend many events and attractions, including a parade, a kids’ zone, a business expo, a beer garden, an artisan market, and a fireworks show. The festival is held throughout the downtown area, where some places like Elm Street don’t require an admission fee.
The Horry County Museum focuses on the history, prehistory, and natural history. It is home to the Freshwater Aquarium featured on ‘Tanked’ and details aquatic life in local rivers and lakes. You’ll also find the L.W. Paul History Farm, which recreates life on a family farm between 1900 and 1955.