Last year, March was a pretty good month for fishing. We were coming off of a really mild winter, and the azaleas all around town were in full bloom by mid-February. However, this year’s winter has been colder and is lasting quite a bit longer than last year; so, it will be interesting to see just how good the fishing is during the month.
Over the years, the offshore fishing has just been getting rolling in March. The reports of black fin tuna and wahoo pick up, and we begin to see some reports of dolphin rolling in as well. There should be some billfish caught this month, and it is also a popular time of year to end up with a mako shark putting angler and tackle to the test. Bottom fishing is usually great this time of year, and so far the reports have been pretty good. If we can just keep the wind from blowing, some folks can get out and let us know what is happening.
Inshore and nearshore, the fishing will be good as well. The redfish may stay schooled up a little longer this year if the temperatures stay low. Trout fishing should continue to improve, and the early morning top-water bite will begin to turn on. Sheepshead fishing out over the reefs will be very good if you can get your bait past all of the black sea bass that are out there right now. There will be a crowd, so plan to get there early or fish during the week if you can. There is also some good sheepshead fishing around the jetties, and normally you can find a good spot out of the crowd. Live fiddler crabs work well, but you can also use oysters, shrimp and shelled clams. Another popular target of anglers will be the shad as they make their way up the rivers. We are already starting to see some show up in February, and normally by mid-March they are in full swing.
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By Andy Pickett
CharlestonFishing.com
