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Santee River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

South Carolina, United States

5.0·140 catches

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Striped bass

23 in · 5 lb

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Blue catfish

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American shad

20 in · 2 lb

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Flathead catfish

35 in · 30 lb

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Channel catfish

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Blue catfish

33 in · 15 lb

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General info

Santee River is a stream located in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Calhoun County, South Carolina. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish, Largemouth bass, and American shad.

Location

33°29′13.2″N 79°57′5.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Santee River, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Blue catfish as of May 5th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Blue catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

25

Memorable

2 > 32

Measurement

Total Length

Only 2 blue catfish larger than 32-inches per person may be taken.

Very good

Ictalurus furcatus

Regulations for

33°29′13.2″N 79°57′5.4″W
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FAQ about Santee River fishing

the Santee River is a stream located in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Calhoun County, South Carolina. Its coordinates are:
33°29′13.2″N 79°57′5.4″W
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