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Gafftopsail sea catfish

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Bluegill

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General info

Jones Swamp Creek is a stream located in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Gafftopsail sea catfish and Bluegill.

Location

32°59′22.3″N 80°42′5″W
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Fishing regulations at Jones Swamp 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

Species prohibited
Gafftopsail sea catfish

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Regulation boundarySC State Waters

It is unlawful to harvest, possess, land, purchase, sell, or exchange this species.

Additional information
If caught must be released immediately.
Edibility
Good
Synonyms
Bagre marinus
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

Walterboro

6.3 miles away

Grover

10.4 miles away

Cottageville

13.3 miles away

Islandton

14.7 miles away

Lodge

15.6 miles away

Jacksonboro

19.9 miles away

Harleyville

21.3 miles away

Ridgeville

23.9 miles away

Bowman

24.8 miles away

Sheldon

27.6 miles away

Adams Run

27.7 miles away

Holly Hill

28.5 miles away

Bamberg

28.7 miles away

Dale

30.0 miles away

Summerville

30.2 miles away

Coosawhatchie

31.0 miles away

Fairfax

31.1 miles away

Gillisonville

31.3 miles away

Hollywood

32.8 miles away

Ladson

34.4 miles away

Beaufort

36.6 miles away

Ridgeland

38.2 miles away

Rockville

39.8 miles away

Edisto Beach

40.8 miles away

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FAQ about Jones Swamp Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Jones Swamp Creek located?
the Jones Swamp Creek is a stream located in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
32°59′22.3″N 80°42′5″W
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🎣 Where on the Jones Swamp Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Jones Swamp 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 Jones Swamp Creek?
The most common species in the Jones Swamp Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Jones Swamp Creek fishing reports?
The latest Jones Swamp Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Jones Swamp Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Jones Swamp 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 Jones Swamp 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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