Fishing
From the Atlantic Ocean to the Upcountry rivers and every reservoir lake in between, South Carolina State Parks provide access to some of the best fishing in South Carolina. All you need is some bait, fishing gear, a valid SC fishing license and just a little patience.
Saltwater Fishing
Try surf fishing in the Atlantic Ocean at one of our four beach parks. Two of these parks,
Myrtle Beach and
Hunting Island, even provide fishing piers to help you extend your range and provide better access to the big catch.
Freshwater Fishing
We have a park on all but one reservoir lake in the state. Fish from our park or launch your boat and explore all of these lakes. Popular catches include crappie, bream, striped bass, large and small mouth bass, catfish, trout and more!Record fish have been pulled from these lakes and the next record fish is just a cast away.
More interested in some relaxing small-scale fishing? We have countless park lakes and ponds chocked full of fish. Try parks like
Barnwell,
Chester or
Table Rock. You're sure to catch a mess to fry at the campfire.
Ask Ranger Richburg
Do you have questions about fishing in state parks? Then
ask our resident fishing expert, Ranger Richburg. Each quarter he provides a
detailed fishing report from our parks and he's always available to answer your questions.
Search the parks below to find the fishing that best suits your inner-angler.