A young girl and her mother laugh as they enjoy fishing on a boat in the middle of a lake in the summer.

Fishing

At Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge

Saltwater fishing is permitted year-round in the estuarine waters adjacent to the refuge. Available species include bluefish, spotted seatrout, flounder, red drum, striped bass, tarpon, saltwater catfish, croaker and shark. A South Carolina saltwater fishing license is required. Freshwater fishing is prohibited.

A public boat ramp (CC Haig Landing) and fishing pier are located on south end of island. 

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Fishing Regulations

Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge Activities