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Fishing in South Carolina

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About South Carolina fishing

South Carolina fishing includes bass-filled lakes, trout streams, and coastal waters with redfish, spotted seatrout, and flounder. Anglers enjoy freshwater and inshore saltwater opportunities year-round.

South Carolina fishing license

South Carolina requires a fishing license for anglers 16+. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term options, available online or at authorized vendors.

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Top fish species caught in South Carolina

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Biggest catches in South Carolina

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State records of caught fish in South Carolina

SpeciesWeightBlue catfish113.8 lbsChannel catfish58 lbsLargemouth bass16.1 lbsSpotted bass8.3 lbsBluegill3.3 lbs

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Spotted seatrout

Shem Creek

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Black drum

Noisette Creek

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Largemouth bass

Lake Hartwell

10 in · 7 oz

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Black crappie

Old Seneca River Channel

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Largemouth bass

Berry Shoals Pond

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Yellow perch

Davis Pond

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White crappie

Davis Pond

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Largemouth bass

Berry Shoals Pond

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Red drum

Charleston Harbor

26 in · 7 lb

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Spotted bass

Lake Hartwell

11 in · 8 oz

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Fishing regulations in South Carolina

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.

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FAQ about South Carolina fishing

Fishing regulations in South Carolina, United States vary by location and species, covering size limits, bag limits, and open seasons. To stay up to date and avoid guesswork, use the for the latest rules on every fish and body of water.
Anglers in South Carolina, United States most often target Bluegill, Largemouth bass, and Blue catfish. For more detailed insights, the shows exactly which species are biting in each lake, river, and coastline.
Popular waters in South Carolina, United States include Lake Hartwell, Lake Murray, and J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir (SC). With the , you can zoom in on any area to discover the best spots and see what other anglers are catching there.