Catch Summer season Enjoyable at Charleston County Parks’ Fishing Pier Tournaments

Cast Off Fishing Tournaments are again on the Folly Beach and Mount Pleasant Piers this summer time!

[CHARLESTON COUNTY] – This summer time, catch fish, enjoyable and prizes throughout tournaments on the Folly Beach Pier and the Mount Pleasant Pier! The Mount Pleasant Pier will host the season’s first Cast Off Fishing Tournament on Saturday, May 9. Then, on Saturday, May 16, the Folly Beach Pier will host its first fishing event of the summer time.

A sight to behold, the Folly Beach Pier stretches out 1045’ into the ocean and provides spectacular views, fishing, eating and occasions. Common catches off the Folly Pier embrace blue fish, sheepshead, noticed sea trout and whiting.  

The Mount Pleasant Pier provides fishing on the Charleston Harbor and underneath the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. The pier was constructed on pilings from the outdated Silas N. Pearman Bridge, which have grow to be a haven for a lot of varieties of fish together with crimson drum, noticed sea trout, flounder and sheepshead.

The 2026 Cast Off Fishing Tournament Schedule is:

Mount Pleasant Pier

• May 9, 6 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• June 6, 6 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• September 19, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• October 17, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Folly Beach Pier

• May 16, 6 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• June 20, 6 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• September 12, 6 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• October 3, 6 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Tournaments supply awards for the Biggest 3 Fish by Weight, the Biggest Youth Catch (12 and underneath) and the Best 5 Fish (whole weight). Participants are solely eligible to win one class. Tournament registration charges are $12 for ages 13 and up, $9 for members of the navy, $9 for seniors (60 and up), $9 for youth (12 and underneath), or $5 for fishing go members. Adult chaperones are required for ages 15 and underneath.

No pre-registration is required. On-site registration for tournaments begins the morning of the occasion. Parking charges are an extra cost on the Folly Pier. Parking is freed from cost, however restricted on the Mount Pleasant Pier.

Both piers supply every part an professional or a novice wants, together with gear leases, deal with and frozen bait, plus educated workers to supply suggestions. The piers additionally present snack bars, reward retailers and restrooms. Tournaments are held rain or shine. Anglers of all expertise ranges are inspired to slap on some sunscreen and head out for some good-spirited competitors!

For extra particulars on the piers or the Cast Off Fishing Tournaments, name the Folly Beach Pier at (843) 762-9516, the Mount Pleasant Pier at (843) 762-9946, or go to CharlestonCountyParks.com (direct hyperlink). The Cast Off Fishing Tournament collection is offered by Charleston Cotton Exchange.

Managed by the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC), the Folly Beach Pier is situated at 101 E. Arctic Ave. and the Mount Pleasant Pier is situated at 71 Harry Hallman Blvd. The mission of CCPRC is to enhance the standard of life in Charleston County by providing a various system of park services, applications and companies. The giant park system options over 11,000 acres of property and consists of six day parks, three seaside parks, three canine parks, two landmark fishing piers, three waterparks, a skate park, 19 boat landings, a climbing wall, a problem course, a historic plantation web site, an interpretive heart, an equestrian heart, cottages, a campground, a marina, in addition to wedding ceremony, assembly and occasion services. The park system additionally provides all kinds of leisure companies – festivals, camps, lessons, applications, volunteer alternatives, and extra. For extra info, name 843-795-4386, or go to www.charlestoncountyparks.com.

High-resolution pictures accessible upon request

Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission / 861 Riverland Drive / Charleston, SC 29412 / (843) 795-4386