South Carolina—Fishing enthusiasts can find spectacular spots to cast their lines across South Carolina. From the ocean shore to freshwater lakes and rivers, anglers of all skill levels can find a great place to enjoy a day of fishing.
From Lake Murray to the Old Pitt Street Bridge in Mount Pleasant, Beaufort Marshes to Cherry Grove Pier in North Myrtle Beach, Lake Greenwood to Lake Wateree, Pee Dee River to Lake Jocassee and Spiers Landing on Lake Marion to Boyd Pond in Aiken and Whitewater River, South Carolina has no shortage of great fishing spots.
1. Lake Murray
Lake Murray offers countless coves where anglers can escape for a quiet day. Known as one of the most productive lakes in the Southeast for largemouth bass and striped bass, Lake Murray also holds the state record for white bass, white perch, white crappie, and white catfish.
2. The Old Pitt Street Bridge in Mount Pleasant
At the east end of Mount Pleasant's Old Village is the Pitt Street Bridge, a favorite with locals looking to reel in flounder, whiting, redfish, and sea trout. Along with its stunning views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Charleston Harbor, this pier is a shallow-water favorite for flounder, whiting, bluefish, redfish, sea trout -- and crabs and shrimp if you have a cast net.
3. Beaufort Marshes
Beaufort's expansive creeks and marshes are prime fishing grounds for various species, including cobia sheepshead drum snapper, flounder porgy, and more. The best time to fish in Beaufort's marshes is with an incoming or outgoing tide.
4. Cherry Grove Pier in North Myrtle Beach
Cherry Grove Pier stretches 985 feet into the Atlantic Ocean, where marine life that attaches itself to the pilings attracts a wide variety of fish, including bluefish and red drum pompano sea trout. The best bait options are live bait, like shrimp or sand fleas.
5. Lake Greenwood
Lake Greenwood State Park has several great fishing spots, with an excellent bass crappie fishery and a friendly striped bass population. Boat ramps are located on both sides of the river, or try fishing from the pier or banks at this 11400-acre reservoir.
6. Pee Dee River
The Great Pee Dee River is catfish nirvana with fresh bait from the river, like bream mullet, that will have you reeling in fish from behind structures along banks that break current flows.
7. Boyd Pond in Aiken
Boyd Pond Park features a 30-acre pond fishing pier and a 300-foot boardwalk ramp, making it the perfect spot for those who enjoy fishing in solitude and serenity. At the same time, Whitewater River draws anglers looking to catch wild rainbow brown trout using fly fishing techniques.
No matter where you're visiting in South Carolina, there's sure to be spectacular fishing awaiting you! Pack your tackle box and your luggage on your next South Carolina vacation!
