Orangeburg, SC, is truly a fishing paradise, with fishing spots that hold state and world records and plenty of fish to hook. Here just sitting back, relaxing, and wetting your line will practically guarantee you a bite. If you want more of an adventure and you want to hook a fighter, there are plenty of those swimming around in these waters, too.
4 Favorite Fishing Spots in and Around Orangeburg, SC
1. The Santee Cooper
The two lakes, the 60,400 acres Lake Moultrie and the 110,600 acres Lake Marion, are connected by a 6.5-mile canal. Together they are known as the Santee Cooper. This is a world-class fishing spot, and the lakes hold a 58 lbs. channel catfish world record. Until 1993 the lakes held the world record for striped bass (55 lbs.) and until 1996 for Arkansas blue (109.4 lbs.). The current state records are:
- Arkansas blue catfish: 109.4 lbs.
- Flathead: 77.3 lbs.
- Channel catfish: 58 lbs.
- Largemouth bass: 16,2 lbs.
- Chain (jack): 6.4 lbs.
- Shellcracker: 5.7 lbs.
- Black crappie: 5 lbs.
- Warmouth: 2.25 lbs.
Both lakes are great for fishing all year round. Catching bream is good in April and May. In spring, crappie is plentiful at the mouths of creeks. In summer, you will find crappie around stumps, dead trees, and in the deep water. Blue catfish is good to catch from April to October. Largemouth bass is available all year round.
2. Carson Park
Just 25 minutes away in North, Carson Park offers fishermen access to the free-flowing Edisto River. The park has two wooden fishing platforms and ample space for fishing off the banks.
The species most hooked by anglers include striped and largemouth bass, red-breasted sunfish, and crappie. There are also a variety of catfish species, such as channel, flathead, and yellow and flat bullheads to reel in.
3. Lake Murray
Lake Murray teems with smallmouth and largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, and black crappie. The lake is a great place for fishing, and the clear, spring-fed water of the lake makes it ideal to find fish easily. You can even watch them follow your lure. If you are after smallmouth bass, they are in the deeper south part of the lake.
Largemouth bass can be hooked in the north, where the lake is shallow, and there are more grass and reeds. The bass limit is five at a minimum size of 12 inches. The limit for catfish is also five and for crappie and bluegill 25. There are no limits on the other species.
4. Orangeburg National Fish Hatchery
The 100-acre reservoir at the Fish Hatchery substation provides fantastic sport fishing opportunities. The typical species hooked here are channel catfish, bluegill sunfish, and largemouth bass.
With loads of other great fishing destinations, it is impossible to leave your fishing tackle at home. So, grab your rod and head out for a day of relaxing or adventurous fishing at of the great spots. Visit Superior Kia today. From our massive selection of brand new Kia vehicles to our huge inventory of used cars, we’ve got what you need.
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