Every Boat Ramp on Charleston Harbor

About Charleston Harbor

Charleston Harbor sits at the confluence of the Ashley and Cooper rivers, creating one of the most productive and accessible saltwater fishing environments on the South Carolina coast. The harbor's mix of deep shipping channels, shallow flats, oyster bars, and marsh-lined creeks supports an incredible diversity of gamefish species throughout the year. Redfish are the signature catch, with schools of tailing reds spotted on the vast grass flats surrounding the harbor during every tidal cycle.

Public boat ramps in Mount Pleasant, Charleston, and on the barrier islands provide convenient access to Charleston Harbor and the surrounding waters. The Intracoastal Waterway connects the harbor to miles of additional fishing grounds stretching north to the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and south toward Kiawah Island. Flounder and speckled trout are consistent producers in the tidal creeks, while the deeper harbor channels hold sheepshead around bridge pilings and dock structures. Summer brings offshore species like cobia, tarpon, and sharks within reach of the jetties at the harbor mouth, making Charleston one of the most well-rounded fishing destinations on the Atlantic Coast.

Nearest towns: Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms