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Old Clinton Reservoir fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Blue catfish

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General info

Old Clinton Reservoir is a lake located in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish and Largemouth bass.

Location

34°33′1.3″N 81°55′8.3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Old Clinton Reservoir?

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Fishing regulations at Old Clinton Reservoir, 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 April 20th, 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

34°33′1.3″N 81°55′8.3″W
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FAQ about Old Clinton Reservoir fishing

Old Clinton Reservoir is a lake located in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°33′1.3″N 81°55′8.3″W
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