Fishing

Cast A Line at Santee Lakes!

Our seven lakes are regularly stocked with catfish and Rainbow trout on a seasonal basis. Bass and bluegill are also prevalent in the Lakes. Lakes 1 through 5 are for day use fishing, while Lakes 6 through 7 are for registered campground guests.

No State fishing license required; a fishing permit from the General Store is all you need! We also have fishing events throughout the year including night fishing.

To receive the Lakes weekly fish report via email CLICK HERE.

Please click here to see important restrictions due to Quagga Mussels.

To view a complete list of Rules & Regulations regarding fishing, click here.

TROUT STOCKING DATES 2024-2025

All dates and lakes are subject to change. Most stocks will arrive by Friday of the week listed.

January 13 & 14, 2024 |  3,000 lbs. Trout ReOpener
Lakes 4, 5 & 6 (Lakes closed Jan. 9 until ReOpener)

January 26: 1,000 lbs. Lakes TBA

February 9: 1,000 lbs. Lakes TBA

February 23: 1,000 lbs. Lakes TBA

March 8: 1,000 lbs. Lakes TBA

November 2 & 3, 2024 | 3,000lbs. Trout Season Opening Weekend
Lakes TBD

November 15: 1,000 lbs. Lakes TBA

November 29: 1,000 lbs. Lakes TBA

December 13: 2,000 lbs. Lakes TBA

December 27: 1,000 lbs. Lakes TBA

January 11 & 12, 2025 |  3,000 lbs. Trout ReOpener
Lakes TBD

January 24: 1,000 lbs. Lakes TBA

February 7: 1,000 lbs. Lakes TBA

February 21: 1,000 lbs. Lakes TBA

March 7: 1,000 lbs. Lakes TBA

CATFISH STOCKING DATES 2024

Stocking *dates:

Catfish Opening Weekend April 20 & 21, 2024 – 2,500 lbs.

May 3: 1,000 lbs. Lake TBD

May 17: 1,000 lbs. Lake TBD

May 31: 1,000 lbs. Lake TBD

June 14: 1,000 lbs. Lake TBD

June 28: 2,000 lbs. Lake TBD

July 5: 1,000 lbs. Lake TBD

July 19: 1,000 lbs. Lake TBD

August 2: 1,000 lbs. Lake TBD

August 16: 1,000 lbs. Lake TBD

August 30: 1,000 lbs. Lake TBD

Stockzilla is September 14 & 15, 2024 – 3,500 lbs. Lakes 2-7

*Dates and lakes are subject to change.

AsOf5.27.21santee lakes fish records
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Lake Record Bass: 15.12 lbs. caught by Braeden out of Lake 3.
This Largemouth was caught on a big fish system on March 25, 2021.