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Flathead catfish

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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General info

Mountain Shoal is a stream located in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Hardhead sea catfish, and Blue catfish.

Location

34°38′58.4″N 81°57′35.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Mountain Shoal, 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.

Regulations for top species

Species prohibited
Hardhead sea catfish

Hardhead sea catfish

Regulation boundarySC State Waters

It is unlawful to harvest, possess, land, purchase, sell, or exchange this species.

Additional information
If caught must be released immediately.
Edibility
Poor
Synonyms
Ariopsis felis
Season open: year-round
Blue catfish

Blue catfish

Regulation boundarySC State Waters
Bag limit25

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Memorable / trophy limits2 > 32

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

Additional information
Only 2 blue catfish larger than 32-inches per person may be taken.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Ictalurus furcatus
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Cities nearby

Enoree

0.7 miles away

Woodruff

7.8 miles away

Gray Court

9.2 miles away

Laurens

10.8 miles away

Clinton

13.1 miles away

Glenn Springs

13.2 miles away

Pauline

13.6 miles away

Buffalo

16.5 miles away

Reidville

17.1 miles away

Simpsonville

17.8 miles away

Five Forks

18.7 miles away

Mountville

19.6 miles away

Jonesville

20.3 miles away

Spartanburg

20.4 miles away

Startex

20.9 miles away

Waterloo

21.0 miles away

Central Pacolet

21.5 miles away

Mauldin

21.5 miles away

Monarch Mill

21.8 miles away

Princeton

22.0 miles away

Whitmire

22.1 miles away

Ware Place

24.4 miles away

Clifton

24.4 miles away

Greer

24.8 miles away

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FAQ about Mountain Shoal fishing

📍 Where is the Mountain Shoal located?
the Mountain Shoal is a stream located in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Its coordinates are:
34°38′58.4″N 81°57′35.3″W
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🎣 Where on the Mountain Shoal is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Mountain Shoal 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.
🐟 What species are in the Mountain Shoal?
The most common species in the Mountain Shoal are:
📢 What are the latest Mountain Shoal fishing reports?
The latest Mountain Shoal fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Mountain Shoal right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Mountain Shoal, some of the species in season this November 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 .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Mountain Shoal?

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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