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Phillips Lake

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South Carolina, United States

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Blue catfish

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Channel catfish

15 in · 1 lb

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Common carp

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Common carp

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Common carp

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General info

Phillips Lake is a lake located in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Common carp, Blue catfish, and Flathead catfish.

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35°01′20.4″N 82°35′33″W
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Fishing regulations at Phillips Lake, 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.

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Cities nearby

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Caesars Head

6.0 miles away

Dacusville

6.3 miles away

Pickens

11.6 miles away

The Cliffs Valley

11.8 miles away

Berea

12.2 miles away

Tigerville

13.0 miles away

Easley

14.1 miles away

Parker

14.3 miles away

Rosman

15.4 miles away

Brevard

17.1 miles away

Taylors

17.5 miles away

Wade Hampton

17.6 miles away

Greenville

18.3 miles away

Etowah

19.6 miles away

Gantt

19.7 miles away

Saluda

20.3 miles away

Greer

21.4 miles away

Hendersonville

22.2 miles away

Mauldin

23.3 miles away

Tryon

23.8 miles away

Landrum

25.3 miles away

Five Forks

25.5 miles away

Campobello

26.1 miles away

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FAQ about Phillips Lake fishing

Phillips Lake is a lake located in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°01′20.4″N 82°35′33″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Phillips Lake 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 Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Phillips Lake are:
The latest Phillips Lake fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Phillips Lake, some of the species in season this June include: Northern red snapper, Gag grouper, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Black grouper. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

Fishing in South Carolina requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term options, available online or at authorized vendors.

In South Carolina, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 64 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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