Catfish Fishing in South Carolina

Featured Catfish Guides

Expert captains ready to take you on your next adventure in South Carolina.

Jacksons catfishing guide service Santee Cooper Lakes

4.8(27)Top Rated

Profesional catfish guide service on santee cooper offering NO FISH NO PAY on all catfishing charters!

Catfish

Eutawville, South Carolina

Seasonal Activity Chart

Current Status: poor

Low activity season. Catfish are less active and catches may be limited. Consider targeting other species.

BEST

GOOD

FAIR

POOR

Catfish

freshwater

Catfish fishing in SC: focus on seasonal forage and water conditions near Fort Mill. Use natural presentations and adjust depth with temperature and current.

How to Catch Catfish

Typical Size

Length: Varies by fishery

Weight: Varies by fishery

Habitat

•Local structure and edges
•Current seams
•Bait concentrations
•Depth changes

Where & When to Fish

Target Locations

•Points and channel edges
•Ledges/humps
•Inflow/outflow areas

Best Times

•Low light windows
•Seasonal transitions; follow bait

Bias patterns to Fort Mill area: use local structure (passes/bridges for coastal; channels/points for inland) and match depth to temperature.

Catfish Fishing Regulations in South Carolina

Open Season

Year-round

Daily Bag Limit

No limit

Size Limit

No size limit

License Required

South Carolina Fishing License

Certain lakes and rivers may have specific regulations regarding the use of jugs or trotlines; consult the SC Department of Natural Resources regulations.

⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the South Carolina state wildlife agency before fishing.

Popular Cities for Catfish Fishing in South Carolina

Fort Mill Greenville Rock Hill

Other Popular Species in South Carolina

Sheepshead Bluegill White Bass Largemouth Bass Carp Flathead Catfish Hybrid Striped Bass Blue Catfish