Fishing Events

We have great Fishing Events at Santee Lakes every year for all ages!

No State license is required, you can purchase your permit at the Event Center or Gatehouse.

Catfish Season:

We stock our Lakes year round with over 35,000 lbs. of Catfish and Rainbow Trout on a seasonal basis! Bluegill and Bass are also prevalent. We have a catch and release policy on Large-mouth Bass.

Click here for CATFISH STOCKING SCHEDULE

Catfish Season Opening Weekend April 17 & 18, 2021

2,000 pounds of catfish stocked!

Summer Night Fishing 2021:

Bring your lanterns and join us for our Night Fishing events from 5:00PM-11:30PM on the following dates in 2021:

June 10 & 24
July 8 & 22
August 5 & 19

Trout Season:

Opening Weekend November 6 & 7, 2021

3,000 pounds of trout stocked!

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STOCKZILLA

October 2 & 3, 2021

It’s BACK, ! This is a mega Catfish Stock Event at Santee Lakes – 4 Lakes including 2 camping lakes will be stocked with Catfish. Book your campsites NOW! You must be a registered Camper to fish in Lakes 6 & 7.