My question is how rough can the harbor get with wind and vessel wakes? Would a small 15’ carolina skiff be ok to fish out of? Any tips for fishing the harbor safely? Thanks
You need to check the weather and make sure it is not to choppy, I have seen boats your size at the jetties and in the harbor. If the weather and water is ok you will not have any problems.
Mako 192 CC
150 Mercury Salt Water
If it’s a calm day, you should be ok. If there’s a lot of traffic (like on the weekend) it can get rough from all of the boat wakes.
One thing that’s great to have in the harbor is a radio. That way the big boats can hail you if you are in the way. It’s also just good to have in an emergency situation. A handheld works just fine for that.
Semper Fi
18’ Sterling
115 Yamaha
Big Ugly Homemade Blue Push Pole
Well I was wondering if I could hang around remleys and shark fish or do I need to go to the main harbor?
There are plenty of sharpnose and rays around there.
Semper Fi
18’ Sterling
115 Yamaha
Big Ugly Homemade Blue Push Pole
On a calm day, okay. 15 knots or more of wind, busy harbor, you could get wet and bounced.
I’m not sure if it’s bravery or stupidity, but I’m in the harbor in a 206 deepV CC and couldnt imagine being in less. I get beat up on wakes and cross chop all the way accross the harbor, then get to the jetties and the wind shifts, your anchor swings, and your taking 3ft wakes directly over the side.
Now, I’ve only been fishing here for a year but the inside of the jetty is rough, especially when all the big planing hulled fishing boats come through. In a smaller craft I would not anchor inside the Jetties though I do see Skiffs out there.
Try it on a calm day. When you start to loose your nerve, head back. It goes from flat to 3-4ft in seconds.
Will all due respect, I think your experience in the harbor is more the exception than the norm. It does not regularly go from “flat calm to 3-4 feet in seconds.”
The jettis can get rough when there is a NE wind and the tide is going out, but most stay home when it blows from the NE anyway.
we fish my 16CC right up against the inside of the rocks with no problem…always keep an eye to the traffic though…
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I’ve fished near the Fort in a 16’ aluminum jon boat,so if you feel safe doing it then go at it.
Just as stated before,when you get the a@@ pucker feeling,then it’s time to head back.
Double D.
How are the conditions around remleys point?
conditions anywhere, anytime, any place in the harbor can range from glass calm to downright nasty…all depends on current, winds, waves, traffic and butterfly farts…
pick a nice day, put in at Remley’s and tool around…I think you might be surprised how much water you can access in that 15’ skiff…
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Whats going on Bonzo…I plan on coming down in two weeks to do some fishing.hopefully the weather…took my 15ft fish and ski boat out in harbor and was alright.but when that tide change is when it turned choppy on me.Even done got choppy on me in the inlet rivers before.so like they said always check the weather.
hey gonefishing, I checked in on your other post, but great to see you back again man!
what people need to pay most attention to is the current running opposite the wind…that will stack things up quickly and can it can turn quickly…
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Yeah Hoosier Daddy pay attention to what these guys be saying.Most of them are on these waters daily and weekly and have much knowledge of tides,currents,winds,etc…Ive learned alot from these guys from listening
I have a 16’ Carolina skiff on calm days would not hesitate to take it to the jetties. Just keep an eye on the weather. The good thing about Carolina Skiffs (I have one) is that if you even look at a decent sized wave, they will splash you. That will keep you uncomfortable enough to be safe 
Add a wife to watch you watching the weather and you will be fine!
Good luck
Dear Hoosier…Welcome to the low country. You should enjoy many points of interest in your 15’ boat, and the Remley’s Point area affords several choices…two of them up river and “inshore” as opposed to heading out into the harbor, and to the jetties. I too have many years experience in small boats in this area, but I choose to own a 20’ CC as I can now afford it. Keep in mind that your boat at the landing is a safe, secure, and somewhat comfortable seaworthy craft, but 3 miles away it can be very small and untrustworthy as the wind and foam envelope you. The shock of taking a rogue wake or wave over the bow in a small skiff in 40’ of water will rattle you…I guarantee it. If I were you, I’d explore the Wando river up to the 526 bridge, check around the edges of Daniel Island and the Cooper River, head over to the old railroad pilings on the other side of Drum Island, and in general get a “feel” for the tides and gauging the true wind. You can explore these areas and be back at the landing in 30 minutes or less if conditions deteriorate, and while I won’t point them out to you, I know a 1/2 dozen good fishing spots in the places I just mentioned. If you are intent on fishing the jetties I strongly recommend that you wear your life jacket.
Sol Mate
Mako 20B
225 Optimax
I’ve seen plenty of boats 15 and 16 ft always at the jettys all the time!!! Just think most of the little center console and flats boat that go there are only 16ft. Just watch the wake from others.
Scout
PALMERS SEAFOOD
LOL floundergig. that wife part for sure.
I take my 15’ Scout to the jetties regularly. Just pick a nice day. If it’s not a nice day, stay in the creeks.
Pat Condon
“Carla Dee”