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Ruddy bowfin
Ruddy bowfin
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General info

Wadus Lake is a lake located in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Ruddy bowfin.

Location

33°48′44.4″N 79°03′13.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Wadus 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.

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Cities nearby

Conway

2.0 miles away

Red Hill

3.4 miles away

Socastee

9.0 miles away

Myrtle Beach

12.0 miles away

Garden City

15.4 miles away

Aynor

15.7 miles away

Daviston

18.9 miles away

Loris

19.5 miles away

North Myrtle Beach

19.8 miles away

Finklea

20.2 miles away

Ketchuptown

21.3 miles away

Centenary

22.6 miles away

Hemingway

22.9 miles away

Litchfield Beach

23.4 miles away

Tabor City

25.7 miles away

Dunbar

25.8 miles away

Carolina Shores

28.3 miles away

DeBordieu Colony

31.3 miles away

Pamplico

32.2 miles away

Georgetown

34.2 miles away

Fair Bluff

34.6 miles away

Ocean Isle Beach

35.8 miles away

Lake View

37.1 miles away

Chadbourn

37.8 miles away

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FAQ about Wadus Lake fishing

Wadus Lake is a lake located in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
33°48′44.4″N 79°03′13.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Wadus 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.
The most common species in Wadus Lake are:
The latest Wadus Lake fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Wadus Lake, some of the species in season this June 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 .

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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