Top fish species at Cypress Branch

Chain pickerel
Chain pickerel
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General info

Cypress Branch is a stream located in Florence County, South Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Chain pickerel.

Location

33°54′42.7″N 79°47′1″W
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Fishing regulations at Cypress 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Chain pickerel as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Chain pickerel

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

30

Keep intact

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.

Good

Esox niger

Regulations for

33°54′42.7″N 79°47′1″W
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33.6 miles away

Dovesville

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Hartsville

35.8 miles away

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FAQ about Cypress Branch fishing

the Cypress Branch is a stream located in Florence County, South Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
33°54′42.7″N 79°47′1″W
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