The Broad River in Beaufort and Jasper Counties is a tidal saltwater channel flowing through South Carolina's Lowcountry region, offering exceptional inshore fishing opportunities year-round. As a tributary of the Coosawhatchie River, this expansive waterway connects to Port Royal Sound and encompasses diverse estuarine habitats including mud flats, oyster beds, shell banks, and spartina grass marshes. The river's tidal nature creates dynamic fishing conditions as water levels and currents constantly shift, bringing baitfish and gamefish in and out with the tide. Drop-offs, channels, and underwater structures throughout the system attract concentrations of fish, making it one of the region's most productive and accessible fisheries for both novice and experienced anglers.