🐟 What fish can you catch in Camden?

Most commonly caught species around Camden , SC : Largemouth bass - 5,732 reported catches Blue catfish - 950 reported catches Bluegill - 936 reported catches Channel catfish - 457 reported catches Striped bass - 298 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Camden fishing reports?

The latest Camden , SC fishing reports are: @dahawaiianguy reported a nice Channel catfish at Wateree River . @cjpronk reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sunrise Lake . @dahawaiianguy reported a nice Channel catfish at Wateree River . @dahawaiianguy reported a nice Blue catfish at Wateree River . @xiaochuanyang reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sesquicentennial Lake . .

Fishing in Camden, SC

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Camden, South Carolina?

Anglers in Camden , SC recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Wateree , Wateree River , Sandy Branch , McGuirts House Pond Number Two , Hermitage Mill Pond .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Camden?

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South Carolina, United States

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Top fish species in Camden

Latest Camden fishing reports

Channel catfish

Wateree River

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Largemouth bass

Sunrise Lake

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Channel catfish

Wateree River

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Blue catfish

Wateree River

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Largemouth bass

Sesquicentennial Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Forest Lake

15 in · 4 lb 6 oz

Bluegill

Gills Creek

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Redbreast sunfish

Gills Creek

3 in · 1 oz

Bluegill

Gills Creek

7 in · 4 oz

Black crappie

Forest Lake

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Fishing regulations in Camden

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in South Carolina can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of March 31st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

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No size limit.

A total of 40 game fish may be kept in any one day. This total shall not exceed more than the limits or exceptions listed below. Any game fish or species with a size limit listed must be landed with head and tail fin intact.

Special limits and regulations apply in:

Blalock Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Chattooga River: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Greenwood Lake: minimum size = 14-inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Hartwell Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Jocassee Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Keowee Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Marion Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Monticello Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Moultrie Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Murray Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Robinson Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Russell Lake (including Lake Hartwell Tailwater): minimum size = 12-inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Saluda River (middle reach): minimum size = 14-inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Santee River (upper reach): minimum size = 14-inches; bag limit no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Savannah River: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Secession Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Slade's Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 2 combined total of black bass;
Stevens Creek Reservoir: minimum size = 12-inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Thurmond Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Tugaloo Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Wateree Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Wylie Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Yonah Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;

Check with state parks, city reservoirs, or county parks for special limits and regulations that apply to those areas. For more information, see SCDNR website.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

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34°15′23.4″N 80°36′31.3″W

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FAQ about Camden fishing

Anglers in Camden, SC recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Wateree, Wateree River, Sandy Branch, McGuirts House Pond Number Two, and Hermitage Mill Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Camden, SC:

Largemouth bass - 5,732 reported catches
Blue catfish - 950 reported catches
Bluegill - 936 reported catches
Channel catfish - 457 reported catches
Striped bass - 298 reported catches

The latest Camden, SC fishing reports are:

@dahawaiianguy reported a nice Channel catfish at Wateree River.
@cjpronk reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sunrise Lake.
@dahawaiianguy reported a nice Channel catfish at Wateree River.
@dahawaiianguy reported a nice Blue catfish at Wateree River.
@xiaochuanyang reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sesquicentennial Lake.

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