Oyster Bay (Charleston County) Fishing
A South Carolina bay in Charleston County.
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Oyster Bay (Charleston County): the basics
The GNIS point for Oyster Bay (Charleston County), a bay, falls in Charleston County. Ice and fuel wait in Awendaw, some 14 miles away. NOAA predicts tides at McClellanville, Jeremy Creek, some 2 miles from it.
There are 1 saltwater access point nearby on SCDNR records. SCDNR permit-area reefs nearby: 1 reef site. SCDNR files the county under SCDNR Region 4.
USGS Geographic Names Information System point for Oyster Bay, read November 9, 2026.
SCDNR South Carolina Public Water Access layer (ArcGIS service, the data behind the SCDNR fishing access map), read November 9, 2026.
Ramps and piers reaching Oyster Bay (Charleston County)
- McLellanville Landing on Jeremy Creekboat ramp, 2 lanes, concrete or paved, courtesy dock; Charleston County
SCDNR South Carolina Public Water Access layer (ArcGIS service, the data behind the SCDNR fishing access map), read November 9, 2026.
Water level near Oyster Bay (Charleston County)
Tide calendar from NOAA, plus a dated observed level where a gauge is close.
Tide predictions: NOAA station McClellanville, Jeremy Creek, 8663618, 2 miles from Oyster Bay (Charleston County) (predictions).
NOAA CO-OPS station 8663618 (station page), read November 9, 2026.
Bag and size rules around Oyster Bay (Charleston County)
Inshore limits in the guide govern Oyster Bay (Charleston County).
| Species | Bag | Size | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Shad | 10 shad per person per day except in Santee River and Rediversion Canal (20 per person per day) | See Shad & Herring Fishing Regulations. | |
| Herring | 1 US bushel of herring per person per day | See Shad & Herring Fishing Regulations. | |
| Black Drum | 5 per person per day | 14-inch to 27-inch TL | |
| Bluefish | 5 per person per day (7 per person in the for-hire fishery) | ||
| Flounders (Southern, Summer & Gulf) | 5 per person per day not to exceed 10 per boat per day | 16-inch TL | |
| Red Drum | 1 per person per day (state waters) not to exceed 2 per boat per day Possession prohibited in federal waters. | 18-inch to 25-inch TL | May not be harvested by gig Dec. 1 – Feb. 28 |
| Saltwater Catfishes (Hardhead & gafftopsail catfishes) | Possession prohibited | Possession prohibited | |
| Sheepshead | 10 per person per day not to exceed 30 per boat per day | 14-inch TL | |
| Spotted Seatrout | 10 per person per day | 14-inch TL | May not be harvested by gig Dec. 1 – Feb. 28 |
| Striped Bass | Possession prohibited: June 16 – Sept. 30; 3 fish per person per day: Oct. 1 – June 15 except in lower reach of the Savannah River (2 per person per day year round; see Freshwater Fish Size & Possession Limits for details.) | 26 inch TL except in lower reach of the Savannah River (27 inch TL; see Freshwater Fish Size & Possession Limits for details.) | Possession prohibited: June 16 – Sept. 30 except in lower reach of the Savannah River (2 per person per day year round; see Freshwater Fish Size & Possession Limits for details.) |
| Hybrid Bass, White Bass, & Combinations | In lower reach of the Savannah River: 2 per person per day All other saltwaters: no bag limit | In the lower reach of the Savannah River: 27 inch TL All other saltwaters: no size limit | |
| Tarpon | 1 per person per day | 77-inch FL | |
| Tripletail | 3 per person per day not to exceed 9 per boat per day | 18-inch TL | |
| Weakfish | 1 per person per day | 12-inch TL | |
| Atlantic Croaker, Spot, Whiting | 50 per person per day aggregate bag limit | ||
| Florida Pompano | No associated regulations | No associated regulations | No associated regulations |
New limits that reach Oyster Bay (Charleston County)
| Item | Before | Now |
|---|---|---|
| Red drum — bag limit | 2 per person per day; 6 per boat per day (state waters). | 1 per person per day; 2 per boat per day (state waters). Possession prohibited in federal waters. Effective July 1, 2026 (Act No. 231). |
| Red drum — slot size | 15–23 inches TL. | 18–25 inches TL. Effective July 1, 2026. |
| Blue catfish — daily bag limit (most waters) | 25 fish per person per day statewide. Only 2 fish larger than 32 inches per person. | 150 fish per person per day on most state waterways. Exception: 25/day for Lake Marion, Lake Moultrie, the Pee Dee River (NC border to Hwy 301 bridge), and the upper Santee River. No more than 2 blue catfish over 32 inches per day in Lake Marion, Lake Moultrie, upper Santee River, the Pee Dee exception area, and the Congaree and Wateree rivers. Effective May 15, 2026 (Act No. 120). |
| Circle hook requirement — saltwater gamefish When using natural bait with hooks 4/0 or larger | No circle hook requirement for saltwater gamefish. | When fishing for saltwater gamefish (cobia, red drum, spotted seatrout, tarpon, striped bass) using natural bait with a hook 4/0 or larger, must use a non-stainless steel, non-offset circle hook. No restriction for hooks under 4/0 or artificial lures. Effective July 1, 2026. |
Anglers 16 and older need a South Carolina saltwater fishing license; SCDNR prints $15 for a resident annual license and $75 for a nonresident annual license.
2026-2027 South Carolina Hunting & Fishing Guide, valid August 14, 2026 to August 14, 2027 (online guide), read November 9, 2026.
License prices as printed on the SCDNR license pricing pages (dnr.sc.gov), read November 9, 2026.
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| Reef | Permit area | Depth | Structures | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCA-McClellanville Reef (PA-34) | PA-34 | 47 ft | 12 | 14 miles |
SCDNR Marine Artificial Reef map layers and the SCDNR reef sheet for each permit area (SCDNR reef program), read November 9, 2026.
Around Oyster Bay (Charleston County)
Other sounds and inlets beside Oyster Bay (Charleston County)
- Muddy Baybay, 1 mile
- Hickory Baybay, 15 miles
- Sewee Baybay, 15 miles
- Winyah Baybay, 18 miles
- Pawleys Inletinlet, 29 miles
Charters and tackle counters for Oyster Bay (Charleston County)
- All In One Charterscharter, Charleston, (843) 330-3272
- Allure Fishing Charterscharter, Mount Pleasant, (843) 225-3474
- Ark Angel Charterscharter, Charleston, (843) 751-3256
- Atlantic Breeze Charterscharter, Folly Beach, (843) 514-6015
- Capt Rich Harrischarter, Mount Pleasant, (843) 388-5093
- Captain Richard Fishing Chartercharter, Charleston, (843) 729-5203
- South Island Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Georgetown, 16 miles
- Winyah Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Georgetown, 16 miles
- Belle Isle Marinamarina, Georgetown, 19 miles
- Low Country Deep Dropbait and tackle shop, Mount Pleasant, 22 miles
- Georgetown Dry Stack Marinamarina, Georgetown, 23 miles
Communities within reach of Oyster Bay (Charleston County)
- Awendaw14 miles
- Georgetown23 miles
- Isle of Palms26 miles
Which county guides list Oyster Bay (Charleston County)
- Charleston Countyseat: Charleston
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Lowcountry and Upstate water near Oyster Bay (Charleston County), on camera
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Oyster Bay (Charleston County): what Palmetto State anglers ask before the trip
Where is Oyster Bay (Charleston County)?
Look in Charleston County; Awendaw is about 14 miles away.
Which SCDNR saltwater landing sits nearest Oyster Bay (Charleston County)?
Start at McLellanville Landing on Jeremy Creek; SCDNR lists 1 access point.
Did the red drum rule change for Oyster Bay (Charleston County)?
The guide row reads: 1 per person per day (state waters) not to exceed 2 per boat per day Possession prohibited in federal waters.; 18-inch to 25-inch TL; closed: May not be harvested by gig Dec. 1 – Feb. 28.
What are the speckled trout rules near Oyster Bay (Charleston County)?
The guide row reads: 10 per person per day; 14-inch TL; closed: May not be harvested by gig Dec. 1 – Feb. 28.
Is a license needed on a pier at Oyster Bay (Charleston County)?
Anglers 16 and older need a South Carolina saltwater fishing license; SCDNR prints $15 for a resident annual license and $75 for a nonresident annual license.
What station predicts tides at Oyster Bay (Charleston County)?
Use NOAA McClellanville, Jeremy Creek, roughly 2 miles off, for tide times.
Has SCDNR sunk reef material within a run of Oyster Bay (Charleston County)?
Try CCA-McClellanville Reef (PA-34), one of 1 reef site.
Which captains fish Oyster Bay (Charleston County)?
Nearest on our list: All In One Charters.
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