By Joey Crawford
Any species you see on our summer challenge board can be caught in the lively month of April. From baitfish to game fish, they can all be found feeding around the Folly Pier. On the end of the pier diamond, one can target bluefish, tarpon, Spanish mackerel and king mackerel. Bluefish are the first to show up and can range in weight from one to nine pounds or more. Soon to follow will be the mackerel which prefer clean water at temperatures above 67 degrees. Just be sure to have a proper trolley rig set-up when fishing in the designated diamond area.
Move closer to the shore and one will find whiting, drum, sheepshead, sea trout, pompano and the distinctive crevalle jack. These fish congregate in the ocean surf searching for shrimp, mollusks or baitfish. Saltwater surf fish typically feed during a moving tide in the shallow gullies of two to five feet of water.
Last but not least, if the fishing doesn’t lure you out here, perhaps a renovated pier will. Our maintenance staff worked steadily again this past winter to spiffy up the 1045-foot long pier with new deck boards and fishing benches. Much thanks to the crew for keeping one of Charleston’s landmarks beautiful! Our extended summer fishing hours have started, so come join us from 6:00am- 10:00pm everyday this month.
Joey Crawford
Folly Beach Fishing Pier
www.ccprc.com
jcrawford@ccprc.com
(843) 588-FISH
