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Fishing regulations at Middle Pen Swamp, SC
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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 Chain pickerel as of May 5th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Keep intact
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.
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FAQ about Middle Pen Swamp fishing
- Chain pickerel - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Black bullhead - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Glock34idpa reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @RuckussOnnaWada reported a nice Chain pickerel.
- @nigellambright reported a nice Black bullhead.
- @nigellambright reported a nice Chain pickerel.
- @nigellambright reported a nice Redbreast sunfish.
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