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Santee Cooper Lakes is a favorite South Carolina destination for fresh-water anglers, providing not just one but two excellent fishing lakes.
The shores around the lakes are fully equipped for recreation, providing loads of activities for non-fishing family members.
The most commonly hooked species in these lakes are blue, flathead, white and channel catfish, which are plentiful all year round.
Other catches include bass (striped and largemouth) and delicious white and black crappie.
You can fish from your own boat or from the shore. However, hiring a fishing guide or joining a charters fishing excursion will greatly enhance your chances of hooking a big one.
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