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Fishing regulations at Santee Canal, 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 5th, 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 Santee Canal fishing
- Blue catfish - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- @0001-jase-crozier reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @jasonsutton8962 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @AshtonSimS reported a nice Blue catfish.
- @fabercrombie reported a nice Blue catfish.
- @kittykatriverrat reported a nice Blue catfish.
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