South Carolina bass fishing is excellent and enjoyed by anglers from all over the nation. One thing that the South Carolina waters are famous for are the black bass. The catch and release system that is in place in this state has had a positive effect on the fishing conditions making it possible for anglers everywhere to enjoy fishing in South Carolina.

There are many great fishing lakes and rivers that provide excellent bass fishing for families to get together and have a great time. The surroundings at these lakes are peaceful and beautiful making bass fishing as relaxing as it is fun and exciting. These waters also provide many wonderful opportunities for the serious angler that is looking for a chance to reel in that trophy bass.

If you are not familiar with the lakes in South Carolina, then the information below will give you an idea of where you can go bass fishing in this state and which techniques will work the best. You will also find out where the best locations to search for the bass on these lakes would be.

Where to go Bass Fishing in South Carolina

If you are new to the state of South Carolina or just visiting the state, then the first thing that you will need to know is where to go bass fishing.

Actually, the good news is that you have several different options when it comes to bass fishing in South Carolina because there are numerous lakes here that provide the prefect environment for them to grow and thrive.

Lake Murray is well-known for having an abundance of largemouth bass. The most productive time to go fishing for largemouth bass on Lake Murray is from the middle of March to the middle of May. Of course, you can catch largemouth bass any time of year but they seem to be more abundant during this time. There are many landings and docks located throughout Lake Murray so access is easy for everyone.

The Broad River is a good place to go for smallmouth and largemouth bass.

Sometimes it is overlooked and this is a shame because you can really have some great luck when bass fishing in this river. It is a long and winding waterway that provides the perfect environment for bass to thrive. However, keep in mind that the public access to this river is limited so you will need to get an early start and be prepared for your trip in advance.

The Santee River also has an abundant of smallmouth and largemouth bass even though it is not very well-know and overlooked by many anglers. This river is heavily populated with bass and many of them are even trophy size. The downed trees, stumps, logs and other debris make the perfect habitat for bass.

Lake Wylie is a great location to go bass fishing in South Carolina that can be very productive most of the year. Don’t let the fact that it is located close to a populated area discourage you because you can catch a lot of bass on this lake but you will need to be flexible and be willing to change your techniques to meet the changes in the pattern of the fish due to the seasons.




By: Daniel Eggertsen

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One of the best bass fishing techniques would have to be splitshotting. This can make all the difference between a successful days fishing or sitting twiddling your thumbs all day.

Without doubt you should take the time to practice this bass fishing technique and not only will it make your a better bass fisher but it will give you more enjoyment when your out fishing during the cold winter months.

If you desire to master bass fishing then this is a technique that you must learn.

If you do decide to put the effort in you will learn very quickly how to master the art of the fall and winter bass fishing. By taking the time to learn techniques you will be rewarded with exceptional smallmouth bass.

A fact that you must remember is that it takes a smallmouth bass about eight to ten years to gain a weight in excess of five lbs. To make sure you preserve the smallmouth bass you should always practice responsible catch and released techniques.

The cold weather will always put bass fish into their winter patterns. You will need to forget all about spinner baits, rips baits and crank baits. The time will have come to break out all the finesse gear. And as mentioned earlier, one of the most successful bass fishing techniques to get the bass to bite during the colder months is splitshotting.

It is quite a simple technique to master and will not require you to invest much in termainal tackle.

One of the hardest things to teach an angle in learning the splitshot bass fishing technique is being able to teach them how to detect the bite. The bite will always vary depending on the activity level of the fish.

Sometimes the bass fish will pop the bait hard and it will be easy to tell when they bite but then on other occasions there will quick tick and then nothing after that.

And last but not least there is the pressure bite which is dreaded by many fishermen.

The pressure generally takes 2 forms

The first way to describe a pressure bite is you will feel a slight resistance to pulling your line forward. This is somewhat like hooking a soft, spongy rubber band. The second pressure bite is when you lose contact with the bottom.

A bass has picked up your lure and is just following along with your forward movement. This is why it is so important to maintain bottom contact. Once you realize that you’ve lost the feel of the weight against the bottom, and your depth hasn’t changed significantly, you have to put two and two together and get ready to set the hook.

The preferred hook set for this technique is called a sweep set. Once you have detected a fish holding your bait drop the rod tip towards the fish, reel down to the point of feeling resistance (or just shy of that point) and ‘sweep’ the rod horizontally away from the fish.

If the rod loads up good and you’re sure that you’ve got the hook in the fish just fight him to the boat. If you set the hook and it didn’t feel solid you may want to set the hook a second time. The drag on your reel should be set tight enough that it doesn’t give on the initial hook set. But it shouldn’t be set so tight that a larger fish can’t take the line if needed.

When fishing for bass the best spots will never be in weeds or cover, this is why you should always use weed less lures whenever possible. This will help to save you money as you will not lose as many lures.

Bass fish do exist in a variety of different temperatures but the do tend to be less frequent on the cold front. Fish will always tend to swim deeper during the sunniest time of day. Sun does seems to effect bass fishing in a negative way. Try to seek out the more shady spots or areas with deeper water and cover.

Then if you are fishing on a overcast day you should try and find shallower water. When in cold waters you should reel in your bait much slower and fish generally tend to react much slower in colder temperatures.

Another popular technique that is used by many angles is the freshwater fish identification. This is handy knowledge to know if you ever find yourself watching bass fishing pro or listening to commentary during a fishing program you will know they are speaking the truth.

To become a great angler you will need to learn many bass fishing techniques. Remember to practice each one often and you will find yourself getting better and better.




By: Holly Stevens

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