Little River Offshore Reef (PA-02)
Permitted artificial reef off Little River, South Carolina, Atlantic side. 30 pieces: tugs, barges, landing craft, APCs.
What bites on Little River Offshore Reef
Structure in 60 ft on the Atlantic coast usually holds: Black sea bass, Gag grouper, Mangrove snapper, Triggerfish, Cobia, King mackerel. What is actually biting changes with the season, water temperature and tide — the day's plan for this reef has the bite window and what to target that day.
Anchoring on Little River Offshore Reef
In 60 ft, pay out about 320 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 448 ft at 7:1 when it's blowing. Drop the anchor up-drift of the structure by about the same distance and fall back onto it. Before you drop, kill the engine for 60 seconds and watch your GPS track — that's your real drift, and it beats any forecast.
Today's fishing report near Little River Offshore Reef
Little River fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Myrtle Beach fishing report (25 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Mile Reef PA-10 | 30.7 mi | SW | 45 ft |
| Y-73 Reef PA-23 | 94.7 mi | SSW | 95 ft |
Before you go
Size limits, bag limits and seasons change — check the current SC Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) rules for the day you fish. Carry a descending device for reef fish you release.