By Chris Pounder
This May is a great opportunity to introduce yourself or family members to the world of Charleston pier fishing. As the water warms up, you will see an abundance of pinfish, grunts and juvenile grouper around the pier pilings. These fish can be tempted with chunks of shrimp or squid and are a blast for beginners. For the more advanced angler, there will be more than ample opportunities to put a bend in the rod. May should see big schools of mullet and pogies return to the Charleston Harbor area; and with the bait will come the predators. This could be the year for a pier angler to hook into a tarpon or a cobia, especially with the summer like weather conditions. Anglers can expect the usual mix of red drum, trout, flounder and sheepshead to continue coming over the rail in May and should see some bluefish, spanish mackerel and even pompano arrive as well.
If you have any questions or just feel like enjoying a hand spun milkshake, don’t hesitate to stop by the pier shop and check things out. Please visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com for additional fish photos, summer tournament dates, and info about all the county park offerings for the season.
Chris Pounder
Mt. Pleasant Pier
www.ccprc.com
(843) 762-9946
