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Bowfin fishing in South Carolina

Types of Bowfin in South Carolina

Best baits and lures for Bowfin in South Carolina

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Latest Bowfin fishing reports in South Carolina

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Ruddy bowfin

Black River

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Ruddy bowfin

Black River

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Ruddy bowfin

Black River

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Ruddy bowfin

Goose Creek Reservoir

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Ruddy bowfin

Waccamaw River

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Ruddy bowfin

Ashley River

19 in · 6 lb 8 oz

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Ruddy bowfin

Cypress Branch

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Ruddy bowfin

Schultz Lake

28 in · 4 lb 7 oz

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Ruddy bowfin

Pee Dee State Park Lake

32 in · 6 lb

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Ruddy bowfin

Black River

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Regulations for Bowfin in South Carolina

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33°36′12.2″N 80°55′33.6″W
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FAQ

🎣 What Bowfin species can you catch in South Carolina?
Anglers in South Carolina commonly catch several Bowfin species, including Ruddy bowfin, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many lakes, rivers and streams throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
📍 Where are the best places to catch Bowfin in South Carolina?
Bowfin are caught in lakes, rivers and streams throughout South Carolina. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Lake Murray, J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir (SC), and Lake Marion.

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Bowfin have recently been caught.