Fripp Island Marina
The Fripp Island Marina is a full-service facility on
Old House Creek. The marina is located just miles from
the Intracostal Waterway.
Marina Services
Offers every service and convenience you could think of.
Our staff will be happy to get your boat ready to go,
using the in-out ramp service. If you prefer to ready
your own boat, take advantage of the marina’s gasoline
and diesel services, as well as the pump-out station.
Our knowledgeable staff can offer docking assistance, or
tell you about our boat cleaning service.
If you are interested in leaving your boat at Fripp
Island, the marina has 65 convenient wet slips, and 120
dry slips for long-term storage.
For everything else boat- and water-related, the Marina
Store is your destination. Here you will find restrooms
and showers, for those leaving or returning from a boat
trip. Make sure your boat is stocked with live and
frozen bait, tackle, sunscreen, ice and drinks, or pack
your cooler with sandwiches and salads from our deli.
Charter Services
Let’s not forget charter fishing! Choose offshore or
inshore fishing, accompanied by one of our experienced
charter guides. If you choose offshore fishing in the
Gulf Stream, chances are good you’ll catch sailfish,
mahi-mahi, barracuda, kingfish, marlin, wahoo, grouper
or snapper. If you prefer inshore fishing, the South
Carolina coast is the place for you. Trout, flounder,
red drum, cobia, tarpon and Spanish mackerel are
plentiful around Fripp Island.
Fishing
Tournaments
The Fripp Island Resort Marina is proud to host a number
of Fishing Events throughout the year
We kick off the season in April with the annual Fripp
Island Marina Mackerel Tourney. Catch the largest king
mackerel, wahoo, dolphin or Spanish mackerel and win a
prize. The fisherman who catches the largest cobia gets
a special prize.
In May, we host the Warm-Up Kingfish Tourney. Enjoy a
Lowcountry boil for dinner, and hit the water at
sunrise. At 6 p.m., all fish are weighed in, and prizes
are awarded for the largest king mackerel, wahoo,
delphin, cobia or Spanish mackerel. A youth angler prize
is given to fishermen 16 and under who catch the largest
fish of any category.
In August, we celebrate the annual Kingfish Tourney.
Catch the largest kingfish or Spanish mackerel and you
win! A youth angler prize is given to fishermen 16 and
under who catch the largest fish of either category.
Fishermen ages 6 to 15 have their own event, the Kids’
Fishing Tourney, in November. Held the day after
Thanksgiving, fishermen angle for trout, bass, flounder,
spot and croaker. Participants can fish from the marina
docks, a boat, in the surf, your private fishing hole or
from the Maxwell Memorial Bridge. There’s no entry fee,
but fishermen must supply their own rod, reel and
tackle. Prizes are given for the largest fish in each
category.
For more marina information and navigational directions,
call (843)838-1517.
Charter boats may be arranged at the Marina Store
(838-1517) or by calling Fripp Island Excursions
(838-1518).
Wet and dry storage is available at the Marina, as are
other services for boat owners. For details, fee
information, etc., call the Marina Store.
Fishing, crabbing, and shrimping are allowed in all salt
water areas off Fripp Island. These are popular
recreational activities on the island that do not
require a permit or license as long as what you catch is
used for personal consumption only. However, you are
required to have a permit or license when any of the
activities listed above are conducted from a boat.
Please note that oyster and clam gathering should be
done in designated areas only because regulations change
frequently. Consult the Marina for the latest
information. Charter boats may be arranged at the Marina
store (838-1517) or by calling Fripp Island Excursions
(838-1518).
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