St.Helena Island through Inlet

To the South Edisto
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I wasn’t sure if this should be in the Edisto or Beaufort forum, but here is my question…

We are coming down next week for a few days and have a place to stay on St.Helena Island. My Brother-in-law is dragging his 24’ cc down and we plan on fishing as many days as possible. How navigable is the inlet from the St. Helena Island side? Or would it be better to just put in at Edisto and run the inlet on that side? Any advice is appreciated.

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I would post on Beaufort/Hilton Head.

14’ Carolina Skiff
19’ Sea Pro

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Just follow ICW through ■■■■■■■ cut out of south edisto.

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Plenty of shrimp trawlers leave out of St.Helena sound every day. Get a good map and go at low tide and watch out for breakers until you hit the buoys and then follow the buoys out.

'06 Mckee Craft
184 Marathon
DF140 Suzuki

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Either one is fine. Just follow the markers. The drive to Edisto from St Helena takes about an hour. Not worth it.

2004 Scout 187 Sportfish
115 Yamaha

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Thanks for the info. We have a place on the water, close to Butch’s Island Boat Ramp (due North 3/4 mile). http://fishingstatus.com/Home/Details/tabid/61/indexid/791037/Default.aspx

Looking forward to some good fishing!

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Hey xfernal. That landing you mark above is very handy but pretty low at low tide. My 19’ Scout bumps the bottom (sandy bottom) a bit leaving the creek at low. Also, there is no dock, just a ramp. Once you’re out however, you’re free to hit the big water. Just follow markers and your GPS. Sam’s Point landing is a better bet for a bigger boat. Just make sure you check out Butch Island before you put in. And again, beware low tide. Good luck!

2004 Scout 187 Sportfish
115 Yamaha

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quote:
Originally posted by baitball

Hey xfernal. That landing you mark above is very handy but pretty low at low tide. My 19’ Scout bumps the bottom (sandy bottom) a bit leaving the creek at low. Also, there is no dock, just a ramp. Once you’re out however, you’re free to hit the big water. Just follow markers and your GPS. Sam’s Point landing is a better bet for a bigger boat. Just make sure you check out Butch Island before you put in. And again, beware low tide. Good luck!

2004 Scout 187 Sportfish
115 Yamaha

Thanks for the heads up. We may certainly try Sam’s Point instead.