How bad do you think the rain will effect shrimping in Beaufort/Bluffton area? Cancelled my trip to Charleston because it will be dead for 3-4 weeks up there with all the rain that they had.
Really only one way to find out. Sure you wouldn’t be the only one trying.
I’m going to find out just as soon as this wind and rain quit.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
Could be the best shrimping of the year.
Or the worst. Doesn’t really matter. I bet I can catch an oyster anyway 
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
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Originally posted by Cracker LarryOr the worst. Doesn’t really matter. I bet I can catch an oyster anyway
Wont all this fresh water cause a major oyster die off??
NN
probably not kill the oysters, but it may cause bacteria outbreak
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Originally posted by baracudaprobably not kill the oysters, but it may cause bacteria outbreak
Yeah, gotta be a lot of bad stuff headed downstream!
NN
For what its worth, we went out sunday am (after much of the rain came through) and caught a nice bunch of good sized shrimp deep holing in the may. Then got some nice trout in the creeks with the live bait.
great to hear… Sunday is my funday so hopefully they will be out…
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Originally posted by baracudaprobably not kill the oysters, but it may cause bacteria outbreak
Saw this morning that DNR has temporarily closed “shellfish season” fron NC border to St. Helena Sound.
Yes, I called them to verify and actually got to talk to the man in charge of the testing. SCDNR has it together real good. He said all shellfish south of St. Helena to the GA line were still safe, as of yesterday and were still open. He said they were doing daily testing in all areas and it could possibly close today or tomorrow but he didn’t think so. He said call the hotline before leaving the house 800-285-1618 for daily information.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
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Wont all this fresh water cause a major oyster die off??
No, just cause a high bacteria level making them unsafe to eat.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
When a bacteria level make them unsafe to eat; how long does it
normally take to clear the bacteria once the water returns to
normal ??? and how do you determine that they are again safe???
just wondering !!!
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Drats!!! Was really looking forward to good oyster roast while we were there next week 
DHEC collects water samples to test for fecal coliform bacteria. High bacteria levels indicate a higher potential for other pathogens which are filtered out of the water by the oysters, increasing the risk of disease for those that eat them. While DNR can and does enforce closures and is responsible for establishing various types of shellfish leases, etc., DHEC is the agency responsible for making the determination as to closures and opening of the beds. Heavy rains wash out sewerage from septic systems, thus the closures associated with this flood event.
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sulcataman gave you the detailed answer, but I talked to a couple of commercial guys and they said, “at least 4-6 weeks” before they expect it to open up.
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DHEC is the agency responsible for making the determination as to closures and opening of the beds. Heavy rains wash out sewerage from septic systems, thus the closures associated with this flood event.
After 5 phone calls, the man that the DNR finally referred me too was with the DHEC. Very nice guy and was taking water samples as we spoke. He said call him anytime with questions. Randy 843-812-9978.
All is good today south of St. Helena. Might change tomorrow.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper