Arcadia Lakes, SC Fishing Trip — January

Your Arcadia Lakes, SC Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in January

5 species
Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging

9 Guides Near Arcadia Lakes

No guides are based in Arcadia Lakes, but these guides operate nearby.

$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater / inshore Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

South Carolina Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$10
Non-Resident$35
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately.

Buy License Online — South Carolina

Species Regulations

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers are encouraged to harvest as many blue catfish as possible to help control the population.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Some lakes may have different regulations; check specific lake regulations.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round, but closed in certain areas during spawning season.
Bag Limit:2 per person per day
Size Limit:26-inch to 31-inch slot limit. No more than one fish greater than 31 inches may be retained.

Certain areas, like the Savannah River, have different regulations. Check specific water body regulations.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per person per day
Size Limit:No size limit

No limit on private ponds less than 100 acres.

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