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Fishing in South Carolina

Discover 45 state parks offering fishing in South Carolina

🐟 South Carolina Fishing License at a Glance

Resident Annual $10
Non-Resident Annual $35
Youth Under 16 free
Senior 65+ free
Saltwater R: $10, NR: $35
🎉 Free Fishing Days June 7-8, 2025

Among the most affordable licenses in the nation!

Official South Carolina Fishing Info →

License fees and free fishing days shown as of June 2026 — fees and dates change yearly. Always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.

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South Carolina State Parks with Fishing

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Aiken State Park

+7 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
Andrew Jackson State Park (South-Carolina)

Andrew Jackson State Park
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Baker Creek State Park

+2 Canoeing Biking
Barnwell State Park South Carolina

Barnwell State Park

+5 Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Paddling Biking
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Calhoun Falls State Park

+1 Picnicking
Oconee State Park mountain lake South Carolina

Camp Croft State Park

+4 Hunting Kayaking Paddling Biking
Cheraw State Park (South-Carolina)

Cheraw State Park

+6 Horseback Riding Golfing Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
Chester State Park (South-Carolina)

Chester State Park

+2 Picnicking Disc Golf
Colleton State Park (South Carolina)

Colleton State Park

+5 Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
Croft State Park (South-Carolina)

Croft State Park

+8 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
Lake Jocassee waterfall and kayaker South Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains

Devils Fork State Park

+9 Photography Picnicking Paddleboarding Scuba Diving Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Waterfall Viewing

Dreher Island State Park

+1 Kayaking
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Edisto Beach State Park

+2 Beachcombing Kayaking
Atalaya Castle and salt marsh with wading birds at Huntington Beach State Park South Carolina

Exploring Poinsett State Park: The Mountain of the Midlands

+9 Picnicking Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV Biking
Givhans Ferry State Park (South Carolina)

Givhans Ferry State Park

+4 Hunting Kayaking Paddling Biking
Goodale State Park (South-Carolina)

Goodale State Park

+5 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
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H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area

+4 Hunting Kayaking Paddling Biking
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Hamilton Branch State Park

+11 Picnicking Bird Watching Paddleboarding Hunting Jet Skiing Water Skiing Golfing Kayaking Paddling RV Biking
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Hampton Plantation State Historic Site

+4 Hunting Kayaking Paddling Biking
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Hickory Knob State Resort Park

+7 Picnicking Hunting Golfing Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
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Hunting Island State Park

+9 Photography Picnicking Bird Watching Paddleboarding Scenic Overlooks Hunting Kayaking RV Biking
Atalaya Castle and salt marsh with wading birds at Huntington Beach State Park South Carolina

Huntington Beach State Park

+7 Bird Watching Hunting Beachcombing Kayaking Paddling RV Biking
Jones Gap State Park (South Carolina)

Jones Gap State Park
Keowee-Toxaway State Park (South Carolina)

Keowee-Toxaway State Park

+4 Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Kings Mountain State Park (South-Carolina)

Kings Mountain State Park

+4 Rock Climbing Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Biking

Lake Greenwood State Park

+6 Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
Lake Hartwell State Park (South Carolina)

Lake Hartwell State Park

+1 Kayaking
Lake Warren State Park (South Carolina)

Lake Warren State Park

+8 Picnicking Bird Watching Hunting Jet Skiing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
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Lake Wateree State Park

+5 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Biking

Lee State Park

+5 Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Paddling Biking
Little Pee Dee State Park (South-Carolina)

Little Pee Dee State Park

+7 Picnicking Bird Watching Geocaching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking

May Forest State Park

+1 Bird Watching
Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area (South Carolina)

Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area

+4 Hunting Kayaking Paddling Biking
Musgrove Mill State Historic Site (South-Carolina)

Musgrove Mill State Historic Site

+2 Paddling Canoeing
Myrtle Beach State Park in the distance

Myrtle Beach State Park

+3 Stargazing Beachcombing RV
Oconee State Park mountain lake South Carolina

Oconee State Park
Oconee Station SHP (South Carolina)

Oconee Station State Historic Site

+4 Hunting Kayaking Paddling Biking
Paris Mountain State Park (South Carolina)

Paris Mountain State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Photography Picnicking Mountain Biking Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Biking
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Pine Island State Park

+3 Bird Watching Hunting Biking
Poinsett State Park (South Carolina)

Poinsett State Park

+4 Hunting Kayaking Paddling Biking

Sadlers Creek State Park
Santee State Park (South Carolina)

Santee State Park

+4 Bird Watching Kayaking RV Biking
Sesquicentennial State Park (South-Carolina)

Sesquicentennial State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Paddleboarding Hunting Kayaking Paddling Biking
fall foliage at Table Rock State Park with mountains in background

Table Rock State Park

+5 Photography Picnicking Scenic Overlooks Canoeing Waterfall Viewing
Woods Bay State Park (South-Carolina)

Woods Bay State Park

+3 Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing

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❓ Fishing in South Carolina — FAQ

Do I need a license to fish in South Carolina state parks?

Yes — fishing in South Carolina state parks generally requires a valid South Carolina fishing license. A resident annual license costs $10, and a non-resident annual license costs $35. Youth and seniors are often exempt or pay reduced fees. Fees shown as of June 2026 — confirm current rates with the official state agency.

Are there free fishing days in South Carolina?

Yes — South Carolina offers free fishing days when no license is required (June 7-8, 2025). Exact dates change each year, so verify with the official South Carolina agency before your trip.

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