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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

Lynches River

20 in · 20 lb

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Ruddy bowfin

Santee 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

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, coastal waters 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.
Bowfin are caught in lakes, coastal waters throughout South Carolina. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Lake Murray, J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir (SC), and Horry County Coast.

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