Spring brings some of the best redfish action you’ll see all year in Myrtle Beach. As the water warms, redfish leave their winter holding spots, move into the shallows, and start feeding aggressively. If you want strong fights, consistent bites, and the chance to hook into multiple fish in a single trip, now is the time to get out there.
Redfish Are Active and Easy to Pattern
Redfish never leave these waters, but their behavior changes with the seasons. During winter, they hold in deeper channels where the water temperature stays more stable. As spring sets in, baitfish and shrimp return to the shallows, and redfish follow. They move onto the grass flats, around oyster beds, and along marsh edges, searching for food.
This is when they become easier to locate and more aggressive. Redfish in spring are actively feeding, covering more water, and willing to hit anything that looks like an easy meal. They’ll take live bait, cut bait, and artificial lures without hesitation, making them one of the most accessible fish to target during this season.
Redfish Put Up a Hard Fight in Spring
Fishermen don’t go after redfish just because they’re abundant—they go after them because they fight. A redfish hooked in shallow water will make long runs, dig deep, and try to break you off on anything it can find. In spring, they’re at full strength. They aren’t sluggish from the cold or drained from the heat of summer, making them more aggressive and more challenging to land.
If you find a feeding school, the action can be non-stop. Whether you’re sight-fishing singles on the flats or fishing deeper pockets in a tidal creek, every fish will give you a fight worth remembering.
Where to Find Redfish in Spring
Knowing where to look is key to staying on the fish. In spring, redfish hold to structure, ambush bait, and move with the tide. If you aren’t fishing in the right spots, you’re missing out.
- Grass flats – Redfish move onto the flats during warmer parts of the day to feed, especially in calm conditions.
- Oyster beds – Baitfish and shrimp congregate around oyster bars, making them prime spots for redfish.
- Creek mouths and deeper pockets – Reds use these areas to ambush food as the tide moves.
- Docks and structure – Redfish hold around docks and submerged structure, especially when transitioning between deeper and shallower water.
Tides play a major role in their movement. In spring, increased tidal flow means more feeding opportunities. Timing your trip around the tide can make the difference between a slow day and a great one.
Why Spring Is the Best Time to Target Redfish
Once summer arrives, boat traffic picks up, the heat pushes fish into deeper water, and redfish start seeing more pressure. In spring, the conditions are better. The fish are actively feeding, the water is at the right temperature, and there’s less competition.
This is one of the best times of year to get on the water and go after redfish. The bite is consistent, the fights are tough, and the opportunities are there for anyone willing to put in the time. If you’ve been waiting to get back out there, stop waiting. The redfish are here, and they’re ready to give you a fight worth showing up for.
If you’re ready to take advantage of the redfish bite this spring, we’ve got you covered. At Myrtle Beach Guide Service, we know where these fish are holding, how they’re moving with the tides, and what it takes to put you on the best action of the season. Whether you’re looking for shallow-water sight fishing or steady action in the creeks, we make sure you’re in the right spot at the right time. Book a trip with us, and let’s get after some redfish while the bite is hot.
