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
LAKE GREENWOOD
The Park provides year-round opportunities for excellent bass fishing. Enjoy boating within a shoreline campsites, and beautiful views.
GET A SOUTH CAROLINA FISHING LICENSE
COMMON CATCHES IN SOUTH CAROLINA
| 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
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
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 |
| 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
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
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) |
LAKES & PONDS
Learn about the structures in lakes and ponds. Learn where to find fish, tips and more.
SALTWATER BAY FISHING
Reefs, hills and shallows are some the best saltwater fishing locations.
