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Fishing in Scotia, SC

South Carolina, United States

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Top fish species in Scotia

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Ruddy bowfin
Ruddy bowfin
Red drum
Red drum
Channel catfish
Channel catfish

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Savannah River

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Largemouth bass

Savannah River

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Redbreast sunfish

Jacks Branch

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Ruddy bowfin

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Chain pickerel

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Sergeant Jasper State Park

10 in · 10 lb

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About Scotia fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Scotia, South Carolina. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 830 catches for Largemouth bass, 159 catches for Bluegill, and 65 catches for Ruddy bowfin.

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Fishing regulations in Scotia

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in South Carolina can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Aggregate

5

Keep intact

Keep intact

No size limit.

A total of 40 game fish may be kept in any one day. This total shall not exceed more than the limits or exceptions listed below. Any game fish or species with a size limit listed must be landed with head and tail fin intact. 

Special limits and regulations apply in:

  • Blalock Lake: minimum size = 14-
inches; bag limit = no more than 5
combined total of black bass;
  • Chattooga River: minimum size = 12-
inches; bag limit = no more than 10
combined total of black bass;
  • Greenwood Lake: minimum size = 14-inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
  • Hartwell Lake: minimum size = 12-
inches; bag limit = no more than 10
combined total of black bass;
  • Jocassee Lake: minimum size = 14-
inches; bag limit = no more than 5
combined total of black bass;
  • Keowee Lake: minimum size = 12-
inches; bag limit = no more than 10
combined total of black bass;
  • Marion Lake: minimum size = 14-
inches; bag limit = no more than 5
combined total of black bass;
  • Monticello Lake: minimum size = 14-
inches; bag limit = no more than 5
combined total of black bass;
  • Moultrie Lake: minimum size = 14-
inches; bag limit = no more than 5
combined total of black bass;
  • Murray Lake: minimum size = 14-
inches; bag limit = no more than 5
combined total of black bass;
  • Robinson Lake: minimum size = 12-
inches; bag limit = no more than 5
combined total of black bass;
  • Russell Lake (including Lake Hartwell Tailwater): minimum size = 12-inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
  • Saluda River (middle reach): minimum size = 14-inches; bag limit =
no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
  • Santee River (upper reach): minimum size = 14-inches; bag limit
no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
  • Savannah River: minimum size = 12-
inches; bag limit = no more than 10
combined total of black bass;
  • Secession Lake: minimum size = 14-
inches; bag limit = no more than 5
combined total of black bass;
  • Slade's Lake: minimum size = 12-
inches; bag limit = no more than 2
combined total of black bass;
  • Stevens Creek Reservoir: minimum
size = 12-inches; bag limit = no more
than 10 combined total of black bass;
  • Thurmond Lake: minimum size = 12-
inches; bag limit = no more than 10
combined total of black bass;
  • Tugaloo Lake: minimum size = 12-
inches; bag limit = no more than 10
combined total of black bass;
  • Wateree Lake: minimum size = 14-
inches; bag limit = no more than 5
combined total of black bass;
  • Wylie Lake: minimum size = 14-
inches; bag limit = no more than 5
combined total of black bass;
  • Yonah Lake: minimum size = 12-
inches; bag limit = no more than 10
combined total of black bass;

Check with state parks, city reservoirs, or county parks for special limits and regulations that apply to those areas. For more information, see SCDNR website

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32°40′49.8″N 81°14′35.9″W
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FAQ about Scotia fishing

Anglers in Scotia, SC recommend these top fishing spots: Savannah River, Lake George Warren, Black Creek, Brier Creek, and Coosawhatchie River.
Most commonly caught species around Scotia, SC:
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Other cities near Scotia

Gillisonville

14.9 miles away

Coosawhatchie

19.2 miles away

Fairfax

19.3 miles away

Islandton

23.8 miles away

Ridgeland

24.0 miles away

Sheldon

26.6 miles away

Rincon

26.7 miles away

Hardeeville

29.3 miles away

Lodge

31.6 miles away

Dale

32.7 miles away

Beaufort

33.9 miles away

Olar

34.7 miles away

Statesboro

35.2 miles away

Walterboro

36.3 miles away

Bluffton

37.0 miles away

Port Royal

38.7 miles away

Pooler

39.8 miles away

Snelling

40.8 miles away

Hilton Head Island

44.5 miles away

Bamberg

44.5 miles away

Daufuskie Island

44.7 miles away

Jacksonboro

45.0 miles away

Savannah

45.2 miles away

Blackville

46.7 miles away