LAKE MOULTRIE

Lake Moultrie Fishing Guide

Lake Moultrie is part of the Santee Cooper system and has several important lake-specific rules for largemouth bass, blue catfish and nongame devices. The Hatchery WMA also has a seasonal Saturday fishing closure window, so anglers should review current regulations before a trip.

FISH OF LAKE MOULTRIE

Fish of Lake Moultrie

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Largemouth Bass

SC state record16 lb 2 ozLake Marion · 1949+1 tied record catch — open fish for details

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Striped Bass

SC state record63 lbLake Russell · 2009

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Channel Catfish

SC state record58 lb 0 ozLake Moultrie · 1964

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Blue Catfish

SC state record113.8 lbLake Moultrie · 2017

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Flathead Catfish

SC state record113 lb 7 ozGreat Pee Dee River · 2026

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Black Crappie

SC state record5 lb 0 ozLake Moultrie · 1957

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Redear Sunfish

SC state record5 lb 7.5 ozDiversion Canal · 1998

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Bluegill

SC state record3 lb 4 ozLancaster County · 1973

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Yellow Perch

SC state record3 lb 4 ozLake Keowee · 1979

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Redbreast Sunfish

SC state record2 lb 0 ozLumber River · 1975

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Freshwater state records sourced from South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Records can change; check the official lists for the latest information.

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EXPLORE LAKE MOULTRIE

Plan your fishing day

Lake Moultrie maps & depthOpen the lake map, depth information and official mapping resources.Lake Moultrie boat rampsFind launch sites, public access and practical ramp information.Lake Moultrie Lake HubFind guides, food, services and useful trip-planning information.Lake Moultrie events & tournamentsSee upcoming fishing tournaments and other worthwhile lake-area events.

FISH ATTRACTOR LOCATIONS

Fish Attractor Locations

19 ATTRACTORS

Browse all 19 fish attractor locations

Fish Attractor #1 Lake MoultrieBerkeley · brush/trees

33.306588, -79.976871Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #2 Lake MoultrieBerkeley · brush/trees

33.300008, -79.978511Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #3 Lake MoultrieBerkeley · brush/trees

33.299778, -79.987311Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #4 Lake MoultrieBerkeley · brush/trees

33.239618, -80.025119Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #5 Lake MoultrieBerkeley · brush/trees

33.375590, -80.075059Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #6 Lake MoultrieBerkeley · brush/trees

33.384400, -80.079389Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #7 Lake MoultrieBerkeley · brush/trees

33.386590, -80.080639Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #8 Lake MoultrieBerkeley · brush/trees

33.349730, -80.096008Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #9 Lake MoultrieBerkeley · manmade - PVC

33.330170, -80.088778Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #10 Lake MoultrieBerkeley · manmade - PVC

33.314028, -80.007231Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #11 Lake MoultrieBerkeley · manmade - PVC

33.233338, -80.028229Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #12 Lake MoultrieBerkeley · manmade - PVC

33.257918, -80.025509Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #13 Lake MoultrieBerkeley · manmade - PVC

33.254229, -80.044478Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #14 Lake MoultrieBerkeley · manmade - PVC

33.274589, -80.080447Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #15 Lake MoultrieBerkeley · manmade - PVC

33.288510, -80.082637Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #16 Lake MoultrieBerkeley · manmade - PVC

33.317340, -80.125696Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #17 Lake MoultrieBerkeley · manmade - PVC

33.334949, -80.048949Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #18 Lake MoultrieBerkeley · manmade - PVC

33.330589, -80.038760Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #19 Lake MoultrieBerkeley · brush/trees

33.278448, -80.012950Open point ↗

Coordinates from South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Source ↗

CURRENT FISHING REPORT

Official fishing report

SCDNR Freshwater Fishing Trends — Santee Cooper ↗

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Fishing license

Buy / manage a South Carolina fishing license

South Carolina freshwater licensing applies throughout Lake Moultrie.
Regulations, seasonal WMA closures and device rules can change; recheck current SCDNR regulations before fishing.

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Official regulations

SCDNR Lake Moultrie regulationsLake-specific bass, Hatchery WMA and nongame-device rules. The blue-catfish line on this older lake page may lag the 2026 law change, so use the current statewide regulation and statute links below for blue-catfish limits.2026-27 South Carolina freshwater nongame regulationsCurrent blue-catfish daily and size limits, updated after Act 120 took effect May 15, 2026.South Carolina Act 120 of 2026Controlling state-law text for the current Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie blue-catfish limits.South Carolina fishing regulationsCurrent statewide freshwater rules and regulation resources.

KEEP YOUR CATCH

Fish consumption information

Current SCDES Lake Moultrie guidance lists one meal per week for Bowfin. Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, Yellow Perch, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Redbreast Sunfish, Warmouth and Chain Pickerel are listed with no restrictions.

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Regulations, license systems, advisories, WMA closures and access conditions can change. Lake Monkey preserves source conflicts and follows the newer controlling law when an older agency subpage has not yet been updated. Recheck official sources before fishing or consuming your catch.