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Archived report. Published April 4, 2026 and superseded by a newer report.
SaltwaterSouth Carolina · Myrtle Beach· April 4, 2026Hot bite

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
65°F
Water temp · 7-day
Waning Gibbous
Moon phase
Incoming tide stacking bait at pier pilings
Tide / flow
Sunny, SE breeze 5-10 mph, 74°F
Weather

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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.

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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