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South Carolina · Myrtle Beachsaltwater· April 4, 2026

Pier Fishing Heats Up Along the Grand Strand

Pier anglers catching whiting, croaker, and the occasional flounder. Spanish mackerel expected to show any day now.

Current Conditions

Water temp
65°F
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Tide / flow
Incoming tide stacking bait at pier pilings
Weather
Sunny, SE breeze 5-10 mph, 74°F

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What's Biting

Hot

Whiting

Shrimp on bottom rigs

Active

Croaker

Bloodworms or fishbites

Active

Flounder

Live minnows near pilings

What's Next

Fun pier fishing right now with steady bottom action. Spanish mackerel scouts could show up with the next warm water push. Keep a Gotcha plug rigged and ready.

Context

Apache Pier in Myrtle Beach is one of the longest piers on the East Coast at 1,206 feet.

This report is synthesized by Hooked Fisherman from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Source names are cited inline where they appear. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.