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
All dates and lakes are subject to change. Most stocks will arrive by Friday of the week listed.
November 4 & 5, 2023 | 3,000lbs. Trout Season Opening Weekend
Lakes 2, 3, 4
November 17: 1,000 lbs. Lakes TBA
December 1: 1,000 lbs. Lakes TBA
December 15: 2,000 lbs. Lakes TBA
December 29: 1,000 lbs. Lakes TBA
January 13 & 14, 2024 | 3,000 lbs. Trout ReOpener
Lakes 2, 3, 4
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
CATFISH STOCKING DATES 2023
All dates are subject to change. Most stocks will arrive by Friday of the week listed.
Stocking dates and lbs. per stock 2023:
April 21 – 2,500
May 5 – 1,000
May 19 – 1,000
June 2 – 1,000
June 16 – 1,000
June 23 – 2,000
July 7 – 1,000
July 21 – 1,000
August 4 – 1,000
August 18 – 1,000
September 1 – 1,000
September 15 – 1,000
October 6 – 3,500
Catfish Opening Weekend April 22 & 23, 2023 – Stocking 2,500 lbs.
Stockzilla is October 7 & 8, 2023 – Stocking 3,500 lbs. Lakes 2-7
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.