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Archived report. Published April 7, 2026 and superseded by a newer report.
SaltwaterSouth Carolina · Hilton Head· April 7, 2026Hot bite

Hilton Head Inshore Slam Possible This Week

Anglers landing the inshore slam — redfish, trout, and flounder — in Port Royal Sound and surrounding creeks.

CURRENT CONDITIONS
70°F
Water temp · 7-day
Waning Gibbous
Moon phase
Moving tide critical for all three species
Tide / flow
Partly cloudy, light SW wind, 80°F
Weather

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What's biting

Hot
Redfish
Live shrimp freelined
Hot
Spotted Seatrout
DOA shrimp on grass edges
Active
Flounder
Jig and minnow

What's next

Inshore slam conditions are dialed in. Start the day with topwater trout at dawn, switch to reds on the rising tide, then hit the creek mouths for flounder on the outgoing.

Context

Hilton Head guides report this spring is tracking ahead of schedule compared to the last 3 years.

Synthesized from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.

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