Gigging often seems to be a good way to find the biggest flounder, but with so many reports this week emphasizing the importance of fishing in the coolest periods during this intense heat it's absolutely no surprise the best flounder we saw this week was "caught" at night.
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August 19
Morning surface water temperatures are about 86 degrees at the mouth of Little River Inlet.
August 7
Morning surface water temperatures are about 84 degrees at the mouth of Little River Inlet.
July 30
Morning surface water temperatures are about 84 degrees at the mouth of Little River Inlet.
July 20
Morning surface water temperatures range between 87 and 89 degrees at the mouth of Little River Inlet.
July 2
Morning surface water temperatures are about 84 degrees at the mouth of Little River Inlet.
June17
Morning surface water temperatures are about 82 degrees at the mouth of Little River Inlet.
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May 21
Morning surface water temperatures are about 70 degrees in the ocean, and are a little
warmer inshore, around 71 degrees at the mouth of Little River Inlet.
Inshore fishing continues to be good in the Little River area and off the beaches. Captain Buddy Love ofCaptain Smiley Fishing Charters (843-222-7532) reports that most species are on a strong bite, but the trout action has really improved in the past week.
April 23
Morning surface water temperatures are about 67 degrees at the mouth of Little River Inlet. Shrimp are still very small but usable mullet are showing up in the creeks.
April 16
Morning surface water temperatures are about 66 degrees at the mouth of Little River Inlet.
April 3
Morning surface water temperatures are about 64 degrees at the mouth of Little River Inlet.
March 25
Morning surface water temperatures are about 56 degrees at the mouth of Little River Inlet.
March 11
Morning surface water temperatures are about 53 degrees at the mouth of Little River Inlet.
February 25
Morning surface water temperatures are about 48-49 degrees at the mouth of Little River Inlet. Water clarity is high.
February 12
Morning surface water temperatures are about 44-45 degrees at the mouth of Little River Inlet. Water clarity is high.
February 4
Morning surface water temperatures are about 46 degrees at the mouth of Little River Inlet. Water clarity is high.
January 28
Morning surface water temperatures are about 46 degrees at the mouth of Little River Inlet. Water clarity is high.
January 21
Morning surface water temperatures are about 49 degrees at the mouth of Little River Inlet. Water clarity is high.
December 23
Morning surface water temperatures are about 51 degrees at the mouth of Little River Inlet. Water clarity is high.
December 17
Morning surface water temperatures are around 50 degrees at the mouth of Little River Inlet but in the mid to upper-40s in the creeks. Water clarity is high.
December 4
Morning surface water temperatures are around 57 degrees at the mouth of Little River Inlet and water clarity is getting high.
November 20
Morning surface water temperatures are around 61 degrees at the mouth of Little River Inlet. The water is getting clearer.