South Carolina offers outstanding fishing from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic coast. The Santee Cooper Lakes (Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie) are famous for giant catfish and crappie, the Lowcountry offers exceptional inshore saltwater fishing for red drum and speckled trout, and the mountain trout streams of the Upstate provide excellent coldwater fishing. Charleston is one of the best fishing destinations on the East Coast.
Fishing Regulations
- Many lakes have special regulations (slot limits, reduced creels) - check the SCDNR fishing regulations by waterbody.
- Saltwater species have separate rules.
- Possession limit is generally 2x the daily creel.
10 species limits are shown per spot in the CatchTales app.
Pick a region below to explore its fishing spots.
Grand Strand & Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, Georgetown, Pepsi Cola Lake
40 spots
Lowcountry & Coast
Charleston Harbor, Hilton Head, Beaufort, Ball Lake
40 spots
Midlands & Santee
Lake Marion, Lake Moultrie, Congaree River, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Lake
40 spots
Savannah River & CSRA
Savannah River, Lake Thurmond, Lake Hartwell, John D. Long Lake
40 spots
Upstate & Mountains
Lake Jocassee, Lake Keowee, Chattooga River, Lake Blalock
40 spots
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