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Fishing Ponds in South Carolina

Lake Murray stripers, Santee Cooper cats, and Atlantic redfish. 49 venues listed across Charleston County, Greenville County and Anderson County, with strong stocks of trout.

49 venues mapped · 1 with confirmed species · 3 with venue websites

Where can I go fishing in South Carolina?

You can fish at 49 mapped venues across South Carolina, concentrated around Charleston County and Greenville County. Most are public waters where a state fishing license covers you.

Most venues below list a location and access details, many with species, and the map shows what is closest to you.

49 South Carolina venues plotted · click any pin for details

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All 49 fishing venues in South Carolina A–Z

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  • Joe Riley Waterfront Park

    Charleston, Charleston County · 29401

    Joe Riley Waterfront Park is a Charleston, South Carolina green space managed by the Charleston Parks Conservancy, with food and parking on site.

    Facilities
    Food · Parking
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    Open in Google Maps32.7774, -79.9253

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Directory data as of July 2026.

Fishing in South Carolina: FAQ

South Carolina has 49 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Charleston County, Greenville County and Anderson County. The most commonly stocked species across the state are trout. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.

Bass records aren't widely confirmed for South Carolina venues in our database. Many waters hold bass without listing it explicitly. Open the GilledIt app to see recent bass catches logged in this state.

Yes, anglers fishing in South Carolina need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Our South Carolina fishing license guide at /us/blog/south-carolina-fishing-license-guide covers current prices, where to buy, and who is exempt.

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