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Bluegill
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General info

Goose Branch is a stream located in Richland County, South Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluegill.

Location

33°57′6.3″N 80°52′35.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Goose Branch, 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
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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Lexington

19.9 miles away

Stateburg

20.1 miles away

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St. Matthews

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Irmo

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White Knoll

21.2 miles away

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21.2 miles away

Rembert

22.4 miles away

Pelion

24.7 miles away

Sumter

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Pinewood

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Cameron

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FAQ about Goose Branch fishing

📍 Where is the Goose Branch located?
the Goose Branch is a stream located in Richland County, South Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
33°57′6.3″N 80°52′35.2″W
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🎣 Where on the Goose Branch is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Goose Branch 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 Goose Branch?
The most common species in the Goose Branch are:
  • Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Goose Branch fishing reports?
The latest Goose Branch fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Goose Branch right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Goose Branch, 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 Goose Branch?

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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