7-Day Fishing Forecast
Fishing Score Breakdown
Current Conditions
Sun & Moon
Solunar Periods
Local Fishing Guide
Fishing Tips
At Little Back River, Hwy. 17, Back River, S.c., time your fishing around the tides - check the tide chart above for today's movements. The transition periods between high and low tide generate the strongest currents and the best feeding activity. In South Carolina, Santee Cooper lakes are legendary for striped bass and catfish. Dawn and dusk remain the most productive times, but a strong tidal swing can trigger feeding any time of day.
About This Area
Little Back River, Hwy. 17, Back River, S.c. is a coastal fishing location in South Carolina. The Southeast coastline is Santee Cooper lakes are legendary for striped bass and catfish. Tidal patterns here follow a semidiurnal cycle - check the tide chart above for today's schedule.
Common Species
Red Drum, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, Sheepshead, Black Drum. Availability varies by season - use the fishing score above to gauge today's conditions.
Best Times to Fish
Spring brings excellent inshore action for redfish and spotted seatrout as water warms. Summer is prime for offshore species - get out early before afternoon thunderstorms. Fall delivers the best bull redfish runs and flounder fishing. Winter offers good trout fishing on warm-spell days.