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Bear Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

South Carolina, United States

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Largemouth bass

18 in · 3 lb 7 oz

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Channel catfish

16 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

7 in · 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

17 in · 2 lb 8 oz

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Largemouth bass

9 in · 6 oz

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb

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General info

Bear Creek is a stream located in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Newberry County, South Carolina. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Striped bass.

Location

34°08′8.1″N 81°22′10.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Bear Creek, 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 Largemouth bass as of May 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

14"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

Keep intact

Keep intact

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

34°08′8.1″N 81°22′10.4″W
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FAQ about Bear Creek fishing

the Bear Creek is a stream located in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Newberry County, South Carolina. Its coordinates are:
34°08′8.1″N 81°22′10.4″W
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