November Brings Comfortable Weather & Consistent Action
November & early December along the South Carolina coast are among those underrated months that surprise a lot of anglers.
The humidity drops, the crowds thin out, and we still get plenty of mild, calm days — the kind where a light jacket is all you need on the run out.
Those steady weather patterns make November a great time to fish Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach, especially for redfish and speckled trout.
Redfish Are the November Headliners
Redfish thrive in cooler water, and November brings the perfect mix of temperature and clarity. They school tighter, feed harder, and give anglers tons of opportunities around the back creeks and oyster edges.
We’ve been seeing:
- Healthy groups of mid-slot reds cruising the shallows
- Larger fish settling into deeper pockets as the sun warms the water
- Strong bites on soft plastics, mud minnows, and live shrimp when available
Calm mornings have been giving us some beautiful sight-fishing moments — classic fall redfish behavior.
Speckled Trout Still Showing Upredfish Strong
Speckled trout have been one of the biggest highlights this month. Cooler water and clearer conditions always fire up the trout bite, and we’re seeing exactly that across the inlet and surrounding creeks.
You’ll find them:
- Holding along deeper grass lines and creek mouths
- Sitting on current seams where bait pushes through
- Stacked in pockets with clean, moving water during the morning tide
We’ve been putting plenty of healthy specks in the boat — from eaters to some very respectable fish for this time of year. Soft plastics, live shrimp, and popping corks have all been producing steady action.
They’ve been a perfect complement to the strong redfish bite and make for fun, fast-paced fishing in the cool fall weather.
Why November & even December Are Great Months to Get Out
November is one of those “sleeper months” for fishing the South Carolina coast. You’ll get days with:
- Cool, crisp mornings and sunny afternoons
- Light winds and calm creeks
- Clearer water that fishes incredibly well
- Active inshore species that stay hungry through late fall
It’s a relaxing, scenic time to be on the water — dolphins cruising, pelicans diving, and the marsh grass fading into that soft golden color.
Ready for a November Trip?
If you want steady action, cooler weather, and easygoing days on the water, November always delivers around Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach.
Bring the crew, pack a light jacket, and let’s go bend some rods.
Call or text today to book your trip and let’s go fishing.
