FISHING IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Packing your tackle box along with your luggage on your next South Carolina vacation? No matter where you’re visiting in the state, spectacular fishing awaits. With scenic locales along the ocean shore, in freshwater lakes and backcountry rivers, you’re sure to have a fun time no matter where you drop your line.



FIND FISHING SPOTS NEAR YOU






TOP FISHING SPOTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA

SANTEE STATE PARK

This Park is popular for its abundant population of catfish. This is one of the wonderful state parks with great fishing and boating opportunities.

HARBOR RIVER

Escape to peaceful marshes and saltwater lagoons for your next fishing trip.

LAKE GREENWOOD

The Park provides year-round opportunities for excellent bass fishing. Enjoy boating within a shoreline campsites, and beautiful views.


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COMMON CATCHES IN SOUTH CAROLINA



LARGEMOUTH BASS

LARGEMOUTH BASS

FIND WHERE TO CATCH


The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 6.5 foot medium or medium-heavy action graphite spinning rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 8-pound test monofilament fishing line
Lure Spinnerbaits, Crankbaits, Frog & Toad Fishing Baits, Soft Plastic Baits, Topwater Fishing Baits


STRIPED BASS

STRIPED BASS

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

To most freshwater anglers, the striped bass is a very important game fish is relatively new.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 7 or 7.5-foot, medium-heavy spinning rod
Reel 4000 Spinning reel
Line 15-20 pound test monofilament fishing line
Lure Topwater, Shallow Running Crankbaits,Medium Running Crankbaits, Deep Running Crankbaits, Bottom Bouncers


BLUEGILL

BLUEGILL

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

Today the bluegill is one of the most popular panfish species in North America.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 4-or-5 weight fly rod (most effective) or ultra-light spinning rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 3-4 pound test monofilament fishing line
Lure Small Worms, Crickets, Grasshoppers, Hotdog, Doughballs, Small Spinnerbaits like Beetlespins or Tiny jigs


BLACK CRAPPIE

BLACK CRAPPIE

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

Crappies are members of the sunfish and the black bass family.

GEAR TO USE
Rod Ultralight spinning or spincast combos
Reel Spinning reel
Line 4-10 pound test monofilament fishing line
Lure Fishing Hooks, Jigs (various colors and weights), Spoons, Mini-Crankbaits (use bobbers or floats as well)


WHITE CATFISH

WHITE CATFISH

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

The white catfish has become a very popular anglers fish and a popular stock fish in private lakes and ponds.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 7-11 foot spinning rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 10-14 pound test line
Lure Cutbait, Nightcrawlers, Insects, Crab, Shrimp, Fresh cut pieces of Shad, Suckers, Oilo Baitfish


REDBREAST SUNFISH

REDBREAST SUNFISH

FIND WHERE TO CATCH


The redbreast sunfish is an excellent panfish and a scrappy fighter.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 12-13 foot ultra-light spinning rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line Lightweight 4-pound test line
Lure Worms, Minnows Spinners, Spoons, Plugs, Artificial Flies, Popping Bugs (use a small float and small hook)

TYPES OF FISHING IN SOUTH CAROLINA



lakes and ponds

LAKES & PONDS

Learn about the structures in lakes and ponds. Learn where to find fish, tips and more.



saltwater bay fishing

SALTWATER BAY FISHING

Reefs, hills and shallows are some the best saltwater fishing locations.



DEEP-SEA FISHING

DEEP-SEA FISHING

Deep-sea or offshore fishing involves fishing out on the open ocean.

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