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 2025-2026 TBD
All dates and lakes are subject to change. Most stocks will arrive by Friday of the week listed.
November 1 & 2, 2025 | 3,500 lbs. Trout Season Opening Weekend
Stocking *dates:
Trout Opener November 1st / 2nd
November 14th
November 28th
December 12th
December 26th
Trout Re-Opener January 10th / 11th
January 23rd
February 6th
February 20th
March 6th
*Stocking dates and time are subject to change
CATFISH STOCKING DATES 2025
Stocking *dates:
Catfish Opening Weekend April 12 & 13, 2025 – 2,500 lbs.
April 11: 2,500 lbs. Lake TBD
April 25: 1,000 Lake TBD
May 9: 1,000 lbs. Lake TBD
May 23: 1,000 lbs. Lake TBD
June 6: 1,000 lbs. Lake TBD
June 20: 1,000 lbs. Lake TBD
June 27: 1,000 lbs. Lake TBD
July 4: 1,000 lbs. Lake TBD
July 18: 1,000 lbs. Lake TBD
August 1: 1,000 lbs. Lake TBD
August 15: 1,000 lbs. Lake TBD
August 29: 1,000 lbs. Lake TBD
September 12: 3,500 lbs.
Stockzilla is September 13 & 14, 2025 – 3,500 lbs. Lakes 2-7
*Dates and lakes are subject to change.
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.
New to fishing? Need some tips on tackle, bait, and how to rig your hook? Check out this FISHING GUIDE