June ideal time for saltwater fishing on Georgia coast

With the arrival of summer, there are lots of saltwater options along the Georgia coast in the coming month.

Whether you want to fish inshore or offshore, there are plenty of charters going out every day from Savannah to St. Mary's.

Got a boat and some skills of your own? Got the itch to go it alone? June is a great time to see what you are made of.

There will be a variety of willing fish showing up in the next 30 days and there is something out there to suit every style and taste.

Before you go, be sure to check the fishing regulations for rules, limits and size limitations because there are a myriad of restrictions, depending on the species.

If you are planning to do some inshore or near-shore fishing, the redfish should still be biting.

You can sight fish for them in the shallows around grass beds or float a cork baited with shrimp along the oyster bed in major creeks, especially for slot fish.

This is one of Georgia's premier game fish and arguably the best tasting.

Fishing for the spotted sea trout is only going to improve over the next month.

The big females can be caught in the sounds and as the month goes along they will begin to show up on the beach fronts. Live shrimp is one of the best ways to hook up with a gator trout.

Shark fishing is always hot in June off the Georgia coast and if you want to tie into one of the most powerful fish found in our waters, you need to target them.

Bottom fishing is the most efficient way to take them. Catching a triple-digit shark on medium tackle is one of the best fights you'll ever have.

You don't have to go far to catch these big boys. As the month wears on, the bigger ones are going to get closer and closer to the beaches.

Spinner sharks usually show up early, followed by numerous other kinds over the next couple of weeks.

Whiting is another species that is a target in June. They can provide you with some fine eating. Though they don't grow to a large size, they are relatively easy to catch with light-bottom rigs baited with pieces of shrimp. Often, the best time to catch these tasty morsels is around low tide.

One of the highest-profile fish available in June is the tarpon. They often travel in schools this time of year and their spectacular leaps and drag-ripping strength make them one of the most sought after of all saltwater trophies.

Other fish that can be caught insh

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