Grand Strand fishing piers: 2026 fees
Paying to fish on a licensed public pier covers your saltwater license.[SCDNR] All fees below were checked October 15, 2026 on each pier's own page unless flagged.
| Pier | Daily fishing (adult) | Other fees / notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Grove Pier North Myrtle Beach | $13 (with own rod: $3 admission + $10 per rod). Rod rental $26 plus a $30 deposit. | King pass: $30/day on the pricing page, but $20/day on the FAQ page unverified, call ahead | Source official source |
| Myrtle Beach State Park Pier Myrtle Beach | $8 for ages 16+, $5 for SC seniors and disabled residents, $3 for ages 6–15 | King $11/day. Shark fishing is prohibited. You also pay park admission. | Source official source |
| Apache Pier Myrtle Beach (north) | $12 for adults and kids over 10, $10 for ages 6–10, free under 6 | Rod package $29 (admission, pass, rod and shrimp) plus a $35 deposit | Source official source |
| Pier 14 Myrtle Beach (Boardwalk) | $7 day pass | Only found in a 2023 directory listing unverified, call ahead | Source |
| 2nd Ave Pier Myrtle Beach | $10 daily fishing pass plus $2 admission | Rod package $27.50, deposit $10. 2 rods max. | Source official source |
| Springmaid Pier Myrtle Beach (south) | $14 + tax per day; 3-day pass $35 | Rod rental $15. Taken from a resort page; other listings show $8–$9. unverified, call ahead | Source |
| Surfside Beach Pier Surfside Beach | $14/day standard, $55/week, $200/year | King $16/day. Kids under 12 pay a $2 fee. | Source official source |
| The Pier at Garden City Garden City | $12 for adults, $6 for kids 12 and under | Rod rental +$10. Daily passes run 6am–6am. | Source official source |
Third-party listings (for example PierCast) show different, often lower, prices. We use each pier's own published rates. Fees change seasonally, so confirm at the tackle-shop window.
Surf fishing
You need a saltwater license on the beach (ages 16+).[SCDNR FAQ] Fish the troughs and sloughs at moving tides. Targets are whiting, pompano, red drum, bluefish, and the fall spot run. At Myrtle Beach State Park, you can't surf fish where lifeguards are on duty.[SC Parks] Check your town's beach ordinances in summer.
Rigs
- Bottom fishing: 8–10' surf rod, 15–20 lb mono, two-hook bottom rig, shrimp, bloodworms or Fishbites, and sand fleas.
- Bull reds: 9–11' heavy rod and a fishfinder rig with cut mullet. With natural bait on a 4/0 or larger hook, the law requires a non-offset, non-stainless circle hook.
- Spanish mackerel: Gotcha plugs or metal jigs.
- Pier kings: An anchor rod plus a trolley rig with live bait.