50 public waters in the Pee Dee region — 23 lakes/reservoirs and 27 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on an South Carolina licence.
See every public fishing venue in South Carolina on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
This 1,165-acre stretch of South Carolina's Intracoastal Waterway in Horry County blends saltwater and freshwater fishing across red drum, spotted seatrout, black drum and flounder, plus striped bass, largemouth bass, catfish and white crappie. The system's varied habitat—from marsh channels to deeper pools—supports diverse species and provides accessible angling for both coastal and freshwater enthusiasts.
In Horry County, South-Carolina, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway is a 96-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Horry and Edgefield Counties, South Carolina — Long Pond is a 70-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR (public water access): An Upstate mountain lake (Jocassee / Keowee / Bad Creek) — deep, clear, cold water with largemouth, smallmouth and Spotted Bass, a trophy brown- and rainbow-Trout fishery (Jocassee held the state-record brown), blueback herring and Redeye Bass in the feeder creeks.
Granger Mill Pond (59 acres) sits in Horry County, South-Carolina, managed by South Carolina DNR. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Jordan Lake (28 acres) sits in Horry and Marion Counties, South Carolina, managed by South Carolina DNR (public water access). An SCDNR State Lake or small public pond — managed and stocked for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, shellcracker (redear), Channel Catfish and Crappie, with a pier and bank access. Some have their own creel or boat-motor rules; a few are drained on a rotation.
In Horry and Marion Counties, South Carolina, Palmer Lake is a 25-acre lake, managed by State Department of Natural Resources. A Piedmont / Midlands power reservoir (Wateree / Wylie / Greenwood / Monticello) — Largemouth Bass, a strong white-Perch and Crappie fishery, trophy blue and Flathead Catfish, and stocked hybrid or Striped Bass. Warm discharge keeps the winter bite going on several.
In Calhoun and Horry Counties, South Carolina, Bull Pond is a 24-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR (public water access). An SCDNR State Lake or small public pond — managed and stocked for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, shellcracker (redear), Channel Catfish and Crappie, with a pier and bank access. Some have their own creel or boat-motor rules; a few are drained on a rotation.
Horry County, South-Carolina — Hoffman Pond Dam is a 23-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Horry County, South-Carolina — Martin Duck Pond is a 22-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Conway Oxidation Pond Number One (20 acres) sits in Horry County, South-Carolina, managed by South Carolina DNR. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Gunter Lake (20 acres) sits in Horry and Marion Counties, South Carolina, managed by South Carolina DNR (public water access). An SCDNR State Lake or small public pond — managed and stocked for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, shellcracker (redear), Channel Catfish and Crappie, with a pier and bank access. Some have their own creel or boat-motor rules; a few are drained on a rotation.
In Horry County, South-Carolina, Gerald Lake is a 18-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Horry County, South-Carolina — Howles Big Pond is a 18-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Horry County, South Carolina — Lake Arrowhead is a 17-acre lake, managed by Unknown: A Piedmont / Midlands power reservoir (Wateree / Wylie / Greenwood / Monticello) — Largemouth Bass, a strong white-Perch and Crappie fishery, trophy blue and Flathead Catfish, and stocked hybrid or Striped Bass. Warm discharge keeps the winter bite going on several.
Upper Chestnut Pond, a 17-acre lake in Horry County, South-Carolina, managed by South Carolina DNR: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Grand Lake (17 acres) sits in Horry County, South-Carolina, managed by South Carolina DNR. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Horry County, South-Carolina — Lake Broadway is a 17-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Chapin Pond (16 acres) sits in Horry County, South-Carolina, managed by South Carolina DNR. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Horry County, South-Carolina, Mack James Pond is a 15-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Johnson Big Lake (15 acres) sits in Horry and Marion Counties, South Carolina, managed by South Carolina DNR (public water access). An SCDNR State Lake or small public pond — managed and stocked for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, shellcracker (redear), Channel Catfish and Crappie, with a pier and bank access. Some have their own creel or boat-motor rules; a few are drained on a rotation.
In Horry County, South Carolina, Pitch Lodge Lake is a 11-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR (public water access). An SCDNR State Lake or small public pond — managed and stocked for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, shellcracker (redear), Channel Catfish and Crappie, with a pier and bank access. Some have their own creel or boat-motor rules; a few are drained on a rotation.
Richard Lake (7 acres) sits in Marion and Horry Counties, South Carolina, managed by State Department of Natural Resources. A Piedmont / Midlands power reservoir (Wateree / Wylie / Greenwood / Monticello) — Largemouth Bass, a strong white-Perch and Crappie fishery, trophy blue and Flathead Catfish, and stocked hybrid or Striped Bass. Warm discharge keeps the winter bite going on several.
Sandy Isle Lake, a 7-acre lake in Horry and Marion Counties, South Carolina, managed by State Department of Natural Resources: A Piedmont / Midlands power reservoir (Wateree / Wylie / Greenwood / Monticello) — Largemouth Bass, a strong white-Perch and Crappie fishery, trophy blue and Flathead Catfish, and stocked hybrid or Striped Bass. Warm discharge keeps the winter bite going on several.
Horry and Georgetown Counties, South Carolina — Waccamaw River is a 96 km stream: The tidal, freshwater-to-brackish lower reach of a coastal river (Cooper, Ashley, lower Waccamaw, lower Edisto) — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill upstream give way to Striped Bass, and where it turns salt, Redfish and Speckled Trout. Fish the moving tide around docks, creek mouths and grass edges.
Little Pee Dee River (129 km) flows through Marion, Horry, Dillon and 1 more county in South Carolina. A South Carolina blackwater river (Edisto — the longest free-flowing blackwater river in the US — Little Pee Dee, Lynches, Black, Salkehatchie, Combahee, Waccamaw) — tannic, cypress-lined water full of Redbreast Sunfish ('robins'), Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Bowfin, Gar and pickerel, with big Flathead Catfish in the deeper bends. Classic sandbar-camping paddle rivers.
Lumber River (27 km) flows through Horry, Marion and Dillon Counties, South Carolina. A South Carolina blackwater river (Edisto — the longest free-flowing blackwater river in the US — Little Pee Dee, Lynches, Black, Salkehatchie, Combahee, Waccamaw) — tannic, cypress-lined water full of Redbreast Sunfish ('robins'), Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Bowfin, Gar and pickerel, with big Flathead Catfish in the deeper bends. Classic sandbar-camping paddle rivers.
Kingston Lake River runs 22 km through Horry County, South Carolina: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Horry County, South Carolina — Chinners Swamp River is a 16 km stream: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Bull Creek runs 14 km through Horry and Georgetown Counties, South Carolina: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Horry County, South Carolina — Buck Creek is a 17 km stream: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Juniper Swamp River (9 km) flows through Horry County, South Carolina. A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Cypress Creek runs 13 km through Marion and Horry Counties, South Carolina: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Spring Swamp River runs 13 km through Horry County, South Carolina: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Horry County, South Carolina — Jones Big Swamp River is a 12 km stream: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Palmetto Swamp River (11 km) flows through Horry and Marion Counties, South Carolina. A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Horry County, South Carolina — Maple Swamp River is a 12 km stream: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Brown Swamp River runs 12 km through Horry County, South Carolina: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Simpson Creek runs 10 km through Horry County, South Carolina: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Bug Swamp River (10 km) flows through Horry County, South Carolina. A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Horry County, South Carolina — Toms Fork is a 6 km stream: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
In Horry County, South Carolina, Little River is a 7 km river or creek. A Piedmont South Carolina river (Broad / Saluda / Enoree / Tyger / Reedy) — Redeye Bass on the shoals, largemouth and Spotted Bass in the pools, Redbreast Sunfish, Bluegill, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade or paddle; access at bridges and county landings.
In Horry County, South Carolina, Cowford Swamp River is a 11 km river or creek. A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
In Horry County, South Carolina, Jordan Creek is a 11 km river or creek. A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Horry County, South Carolina — Socastee Swamp River is a 10 km stream: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
In Horry and Marion Counties, South Carolina, Hunting Swamp River is a 10 km river or creek. A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Deep Branch (5 km) flows through Horry County, South Carolina. A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
In Horry County, South Carolina, Pleasant Meadow Swamp River is a 8 km river or creek. A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Calabash Creek runs 3 km through Horry County, South Carolina: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Horry County, South Carolina — Poplar Swamp River is a 8 km stream: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
In Marion and Horry Counties, South Carolina, Marsh Creek is a 7 km river or creek. A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Across its mapped waters, Horry County holds 31 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Redbreast Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, Blue Catfish and Black Crappie.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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