Fishing
The Big Catch
Berkeley County is also home to world-record fishing. Sportsmen from around the country flock to Berkeley County in hopes of making the next big catch. For more information or to obtain a fishing license, contact the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
Our Lakes and Rivers Hold World and State Record Catches In:
Shell Cracker
5.7 Lbs., Diversion Canal, 1998
Largemouth Bass
16.2 Lbs., Lake Marion, 1949
Flathead Catfish
79.4 Lbs., Diversion Canal, 2001
Channel Catfish*
58 Lbs., Lake Marion, 1982
Chain Pickerel
6.4 Lbs., Lake Marion, 1981
Blue Catfish
109.4 Lbs., Take Moultrie, 1959
Black Crappie
5 Lbs., Tailrace Canal, 1991
American Shad
7 lbs., Santee River, 1985
Want to stay on the lake? Check out one of our popular Fish Camps!
Fish Camps
- Angel’s Landing Campground
- Arrowhead Motel & Campground
- Black’s Camp
- Canal Lakes Fish Camp
- Harry’s Fish Camp
- Hidden Cove Marina
- Hill’s Landing
- S & S Campground
- Santee Cooper KOA
- Thornhill’s Fish Camp, Inc.