Tropical Storm Impact on Fishing

There is a storm that may or may not develop into a tropical depression headed towards the S.C. coast this weekend. I’m planning a fishing trip out that way 6/2 through 6/7 and will be fishing the marshes around Pinckney Island. I’m curious what impact, if any, that storm could have. I know heavy rains can cause salinity levels to drop in some inshore areas and cause fish to move farther out until things get back to normal. I would think the waters I’m going to be fishing wouldn’t be affected by this but you locals know best. I’m coming from the Middle Tennessee area.

Some of you may or may not remember my name and my post from last October. I went on a vacay with my wife and did some kayak fishing. Took a couple days to figure it out but I wound up having a really fun time fishing. Nice reds and tons of specks. This time it is strictly a fishing trip, no wife haha. 5 days of sunrise to sunset kayak fishing. I’m so pumped up for this trip and really hope that storm doesn’t hamper it. Thanks!

There’s a lot of research that discusses the impacts of low pressure on fish. I’ve seen fishing go great or turn off during storms and changing weather. I feel that as long as you’re safe, you can hunt out fish that are willing to eat. I’ve been focusing on artificial bait this year, but I’ve seen some sizable shrimp jumping around so if you can catch/buy shrimp… I’m almost positive if you soak some of them via carolina rig under docks or on a popping cork, near the mouths of creeks where redfish will be rushing in on an incoming tide, you’ll do well. I’ve been catching a good deal of reds on topwater the first 2-3 hours after low tide along the bank… it’s great fun.

Best of luck and bring your frog toggs to keep dry!