CCPRC: Cast Off Fishing Tournaments Start May 20

Cast Off Fishing Tournaments

Join Charleston County Parks and Recreation at the Mount Pleasant Pier and the Folly Beach Pier for a season of fishing tournaments!

Part of the Memorial Waterfront Park complex, the 1250-foot long Mount Pleasant Pier stretches out into Charleston Harbor under the foot of the Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge. Along with beautiful views, the pier offers great fishing!

The Folly Beach Pier is one of the best destinations in the Lowcountry for pier fishing. This breathtaking landmark stretches out 1045’ into the sparkling Atlantic Ocean and offers spectacular views, fishing, dining, tournaments, special events, and more throughout the year!

2017 Dates

May 20, Mount Pleasant Pier
May 27, Folly Beach Pier
June 3, Take a Kid Fishing Day at the Folly Beach Pier
June 17, Mount Pleasant Pier
June 24, Folly Beach Pier
July 22, Folly Beach Pier
August 26, Folly Beach Pier
September 2, Mount Pleasant Pier
October 14, Mount Pleasant Pier

Fees & Registration
$10: ages 13 & up
$9: Military
$8: ages 3-12 and
seniors 60+
$5: Fishing Pass Holders

Register online or call 843-795-4386. Online registration ends the Thursday before each tournament. On-site registration is available at 6 a.m. on the morning of each event. (7 a.m. on September 2 and October 14.) Tournaments are held rain or shine. An adult chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under.
Prize Categories
May 20: Adult Angler, Lady Angler, Youth Angler (12 and under), Senior Angler (60+), and Total Weight of Five Fish.
May 27: Adult Angler, Lady Angler, Youth Angler (12 and under), Senior Angler (60+), and Total Weight of Five Fish.
June 17: Three largest catches in the Big Fish category.
June 24: Three largest catches in the Big Fish category.
July 22: Three largest catches in the Big Fish category.
August 26: Adult Angler, Lady Angler, Youth Angler (12 and under), Senior Angler (60+), and Total Weight of Five Fish.
September 2: Three largest catches in the Big Fish category.
October 14: Adult Angler, Lady Angler, Youth Angler (12 and under), Senior Angler (60+), and Total Weight of Five Fish.

Questions: For additional information, call the Mount Pleasant Pier at 843-762-9946 or the Folly Beach Pier at 843-762-9516.

(Photo credit:  CCPRC website)

-Tidelines Editor

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