Fishing in South Carolina
143 verified fishing spots across South Carolina, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.
Top fishing spots in South Carolina
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Lake Cherokee Waterfowl Impoundment
Gaffney, SC· 35.0743, -81.5641
Largemouth Bass • Bluegill • Black Crappie
Today's fishing
70.0Good
Best time
6:49 AM
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South Saluda River
Cleveland, SC· 35.0647, -82.5976
Rainbow Trout • Brown Trout
Today's fishing
79.0Good
Best time
5:53 AM
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North Saluda River
Travelers Rest, SC· 35.0682, -82.4934
Rainbow Trout • Brown Trout
Today's fishing
72.0Good
Best time
6:52 AM
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Horsepasture River
Sunset, SC· 35.0261, -82.9395
Rainbow Trout • Brown Trout
Today's fishing
74.0Good
Best time
5:54 AM
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Toxaway River
Sunset, SC· 35.0292, -82.9128
Rainbow Trout • Brown Trout
Today's fishing
73.0Good
Best time
5:54 AM
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Whitewater River
Salem, SC· 35.0345, -82.9972
Rainbow Trout • Brown Trout • Brook Trout
Today's fishing
74.0Good
Best time
5:54 AM
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Durbin Creek
Fountain Inn, SC· 34.6983, -82.1724
Redbreast Sunfish • Largemouth Bass • Bluegill
Today's fishing
70.0Good
Best time
6:51 AM
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Lake Long
Union, SC· 34.6989, -81.5654
Largemouth Bass • Bluegill • Redear Sunfish
Today's fishing
78.0Good
Best time
6:48 AM
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Coopers Creek
Saluda, SC· 34.0234, -82.0912
Redbreast Sunfish • Largemouth Bass • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
77.0Good
Best time
6:49 AM
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Lake Croft
Spartanburg, SC· 34.8942, -81.8687
Largemouth Bass • Black Crappie • Bluegill
Today's fishing
76.0Good
Best time
6:50 AM
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Lake Crawford
Blacksburg, SC· 35.1384, -81.3468
Largemouth Bass • Bluegill • Warmouth
Today's fishing
75.0Good
Best time
6:48 AM
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Lake York
Blacksburg, SC· 35.1278, -81.3325
Bluegill • Largemouth Bass • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
74.0Good
Best time
6:48 AM
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Popular species in South Carolina
Fishing regulations in South Carolina
Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.
South Carolina DNR — official regulations