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Blue catfish

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White bullhead

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White bullhead

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Bluegill

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General info

Yauhannah Lake is a lake located in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing White bullhead, Blue catfish, and Bluegill.

Location

33°39′31.3″N 79°09′53.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Yauhannah Lake, 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
Blue catfish

Blue catfish

Regulation boundarySC State Waters
Bag limit25

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.

Memorable / trophy limits2 > 32

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

Additional information
Only 2 blue catfish larger than 32-inches per person may be taken.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Ictalurus furcatus
Season open: year-round
Bluegill

Bluegill

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
Catch, Clean, Cook Bluegill
Synonyms
Lepomis macrochirus
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Local laws and licenses

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Cities nearby

Socastee

9.2 miles away

Garden City

10.2 miles away

Red Hill

12.1 miles away

Litchfield Beach

12.8 miles away

Dunbar

13.8 miles away

Conway

14.4 miles away

Myrtle Beach

16.5 miles away

Hemingway

17.4 miles away

Daviston

19.7 miles away

DeBordieu Colony

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Georgetown

22.0 miles away

Aynor

23.7 miles away

Andrews

27.2 miles away

Centenary

27.5 miles away

North Myrtle Beach

28.6 miles away

Ketchuptown

31.1 miles away

Loris

31.8 miles away

Finklea

32.1 miles away

Pamplico

32.9 miles away

Carolina Shores

38.0 miles away

Tabor City

38.1 miles away

Ocean Isle Beach

44.9 miles away

Fair Bluff

45.8 miles away

Shallotte

50.1 miles away

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FAQ about Yauhannah Lake fishing

📍 Where is Yauhannah Lake located?
Yauhannah Lake is a lake located in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
33°39′31.3″N 79°09′53.9″W
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🎣 Where on Yauhannah Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Yauhannah Lake 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 Yauhannah Lake?
The most common species in Yauhannah Lake are:
  • White bullhead - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Blue catfish - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Yauhannah Lake fishing reports?
The latest Yauhannah Lake fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Yauhannah Lake right now?
According to fishing regulations at Yauhannah Lake, 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 Yauhannah Lake?

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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