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Largemouth bass

21 in Β· 2 lb

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6 years ago

Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

16 in Β· 2 lb

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9 years ago

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General info

Dawson Branch 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 Largemouth bass and Channel catfish.

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33Β°05β€²6.5β€³N 80Β°14β€²49.9β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Dawson 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 species as of June 18, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Dawson Branch fishing

the Dawson Branch is a stream located in Dorchester County, South Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Berkeley County, South Carolina. Its coordinates are:
33Β°05β€²6.5β€³N 80Β°14β€²49.9β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Dawson 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 Navionics depth maps.
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