🐟 What fish can you catch in Sumter?

Most commonly caught species around Sumter , SC : Largemouth bass - 4,398 reported catches Bluegill - 692 reported catches Blue catfish - 294 reported catches Black crappie - 221 reported catches Channel catfish - 206 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Sumter fishing reports?

The latest Sumter , SC fishing reports are: @crowley.jason reported a nice Bluegill at Sparrow Swamp . @dahawaiianguy reported a nice Blue catfish at Wateree River . @dominickbernstein reported a nice Blue catfish at Lake Marion . @kianwelch reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cypress Lake . @mateofunchess reported a nice Largemouth bass at Upper Legion Lake . .

Fishing in Sumter, SC

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Sumter, South Carolina?

Anglers in Sumter , SC recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Marion , Wateree River , Second Millpond , Mattie Js Pond , Black River .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Sumter?

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South Carolina, United States

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Top fish species in Sumter

Latest Sumter fishing reports

Bluegill

Sparrow Swamp

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Blue catfish

Wateree River

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Blue catfish

Lake Marion

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Largemouth bass

Cypress Lake

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Largemouth bass

Upper Legion Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Upper Legion Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Upper Legion Lake

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb 2 oz

Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb 2 oz

Largemouth bass

Bates Old River

16 in · 5 lb 1 oz

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Fishing regulations in Sumter

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 May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

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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.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

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33°56′21.1″N 80°23′34.8″W

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FAQ about Sumter fishing

Anglers in Sumter, SC recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Marion, Wateree River, Second Millpond, Mattie Js Pond, and Black River.

Most commonly caught species around Sumter, SC:

Largemouth bass - 4,398 reported catches
Bluegill - 692 reported catches
Blue catfish - 294 reported catches
Black crappie - 221 reported catches
Channel catfish - 206 reported catches

The latest Sumter, SC fishing reports are:

@crowley.jason reported a nice Bluegill at Sparrow Swamp.
@dahawaiianguy reported a nice Blue catfish at Wateree River.
@dominickbernstein reported a nice Blue catfish at Lake Marion.
@kianwelch reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cypress Lake.
@mateofunchess reported a nice Largemouth bass at Upper Legion Lake.

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