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Bluegill

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Redbreast sunfish

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General info

Four Hole Swamp is a stream located in Dorchester County, South Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Berkeley County, South Carolina. It is most popular for fishing Chain pickerel, Redbreast sunfish, and Bluegill.

Location

33°19′42.6″N 80°29′56.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Four Hole Swamp, 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

Season open: year-round
Chain pickerel

Chain pickerel

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.

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
Good
Synonyms
Esox niger
Season open: year-round
Redbreast sunfish

Redbreast sunfish

Regulation boundarySC State Waters
Bag limit15

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.

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
Very good
Synonyms
Lepomis auritus, Redbreast, Sunfish
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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Cities nearby

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5.0 miles away

Harleyville

8.5 miles away

Eutawville

10.2 miles away

Santee

10.5 miles away

Bowman

10.8 miles away

Elloree

14.5 miles away

North Santee

15.1 miles away

Grover

16.1 miles away

Ridgeville

19.9 miles away

Cameron

20.2 miles away

Summerton

20.6 miles away

Wyboo

23.0 miles away

Orangeburg

24.1 miles away

Cottageville

27.1 miles away

St. Matthews

28.2 miles away

Pinewood

28.5 miles away

Summerville

29.2 miles away

Bonneau Beach

29.4 miles away

Moncks Corner

30.3 miles away

Bonneau

31.3 miles away

Ladson

31.6 miles away

Foreston

33.0 miles away

St. Stephen

33.4 miles away

Greeleyville

34.1 miles away

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FAQ about Four Hole Swamp fishing

📍 Where is the Four Hole Swamp located?
the Four Hole Swamp is a stream located in Dorchester County, South Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Berkeley County, South Carolina. Its coordinates are:
33°19′42.6″N 80°29′56.3″W
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🎣 Where on the Four Hole Swamp is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Four Hole Swamp 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 Four Hole Swamp?
The most common species in the Four Hole Swamp are:
📢 What are the latest Four Hole Swamp fishing reports?
The latest Four Hole Swamp fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Four Hole Swamp right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Four Hole Swamp, 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 Four Hole Swamp?

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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