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Fishing regulations at Wateree 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 Blue catfish as of May 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Memorable
Measurement
Only 2 blue catfish larger than 32-inches per person may be taken.
Ictalurus furcatus
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FAQ about Wateree Swamp fishing
- Blue catfish - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
- Spotted bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- @jfiller4817 reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @Leek15s reported a nice Ruddy bowfin.
- @ridge-turner reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @lanebrowder reported a nice Blue catfish.
- @lanebrowder reported a nice Blue catfish.
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