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Ruddy bowfin

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Flier

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Largemouth bass

14 in · 2 lb 3 oz

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General info

Burke Creek is a stream located in Calhoun County, South Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It is most popular for fishing Flier, Largemouth bass, and Ruddy bowfin.

Location

33°38′52.2″N 80°50′59.6″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Burke Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Burke Creek, SC

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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Flier

Flier

Regulation boundarySC State Waters
Bag limit30

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit30

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

RequirementKeep intact

In waters where minimum-length or slot-size limits apply, game fish may not be filleted, nor their head or tail fin removed until the angler has completed fishing for the day.

Restrictions & requirements

SC Gamefish Gear

Game fish may be caught with only hook and line, pole, artificial pole, or rod and reel. Not more than 4 of these devices may be used by any fishermen at the same time, except when fishing in a boat.

Keep Intact

In waters where minimum-length or slot-size limits apply, game fish may not be filleted, nor their head or tail fin removed until the angler has completed fishing for the day.

Additional information
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.  Special limits and regulations apply to SCDNR managed lakes. Check with state parks, city reservoirs, or county parks for special limits and regulations that apply to those areas.
Edibility
Good
Synonyms
Centrarchus macropterus
Season open: year-round
Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundarySC State Waters
Bag limit5

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit5

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

RequirementKeep intact

In waters where minimum-length or slot-size limits apply, game fish may not be filleted, nor their head or tail fin removed until the angler has completed fishing for the day.

Restrictions & requirements

SC Gamefish Gear

Game fish may be caught with only hook and line, pole, artificial pole, or rod and reel. Not more than 4 of these devices may be used by any fishermen at the same time, except when fishing in a boat.

Keep Intact

In waters where minimum-length or slot-size limits apply, game fish may not be filleted, nor their head or tail fin removed until the angler has completed fishing for the day.

Additional information
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. 
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Micropterus nigricans
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Cities nearby

St. Matthews

4.3 miles away

Cameron

9.9 miles away

Orangeburg

10.8 miles away

Swansea

16.0 miles away

Hopkins

17.3 miles away

Neeses

17.5 miles away

Elloree

18.0 miles away

Eastover

18.2 miles away

Gaston

18.6 miles away

Bowman

22.8 miles away

Pinewood

23.2 miles away

Cayce

23.4 miles away

Santee

24.0 miles away

Pelion

24.6 miles away

Edmund

25.0 miles away

Wedgefield

25.1 miles away

North Santee

26.0 miles away

Bamberg

26.3 miles away

Columbia

27.1 miles away

West Columbia

27.6 miles away

Privateer

28.6 miles away

Summerton

28.8 miles away

Stateburg

29.3 miles away

Sumter

33.1 miles away

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FAQ about Burke Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Burke Creek located?
the Burke Creek is a stream located in Calhoun County, South Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Orangeburg County, South Carolina. Its coordinates are:
33°38′52.2″N 80°50′59.6″W
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🎣 Where on the Burke Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Burke Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Burke Creek?
The most common species in the Burke Creek are:
  • Flier - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Largemouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Ruddy bowfin - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Burke Creek fishing reports?
The latest Burke Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Burke Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Burke Creek, some of the species in season this November include: Northern red snapper, Gag grouper, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Black grouper. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Burke Creek?

Fishing in South Carolina requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term options, available online or at authorized vendors.

In South Carolina, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 64 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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