The Santee-Cooper lake system was created from 1939 to 1942. A man made reservoir consisting primarily of Lake Marion (110,600 acres), lake Moultrie (60,400 acres), The Diversion Canal (6.5 mile long channel that connects the two lakes) and numerous rivers and streams which provide a constant flow of fresh water from the northern part of South Carolina all the way to the ocean.

It's a beautiful setting with a healthy eco-system where wildlife flourish. You never know when you might spot a bald eagle flying overhead, an osprey feeding her young, a deer drinking from the bank, a gator sunning itself, or even a pelican following your boat and begging for food.

Visitors from all over the country come here to relax, and enjoy our numerous activities including golfing, camping, skiing, site-seeing, and yes FISHING!

Santee-Cooper lakes system has some of the best fishing in the world. Many state and several world record catches have been made right here in these waters. Catches like a 58 lb. Channel Catfish (world record), 109.4 lb Arkansas Blue Cat (State and one time world record), state records Large Mouth Bass 16.2 lbs, 5 lb Black Crappie, 6.4 lb Chain Pickerel / Jack and the monstrous 55lb Striped Bass / Rockfish which was a state record until it was broken in 1977, not to mention the literally hundreds of monster size fish are caught here every year.

Anyone can get lucky and catch fish here. But, your best chance of catching a giant, trophy sized, possibly record size fish is to hire the services of a knowledgeable, experienced guide to put you in the right spot, at the right time with the right bait and using the best equipment. Come see us, you'll be glad you did. I guarantee it!