Fishing in Williamsburg County, South Carolina
County seat: Kingstree. Population 31,026 (2020). SCDNR Region 2.
- 1lake pages
- 8landings
- 5river pages
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A Palmetto State angler's view of Williamsburg County
Census workers counted 31,026 residents across Williamsburg County in 2020, with county offices in Kingstree. SCDNR numbers the majority of these access sites SCDNR Region 2. Wee Tee Lake tops a county list of 1 lake with full write-ups.
SCDNR maps 8 landings and paddle launches and 2 piers and bank sites inside the county. River anglers can open Great Pee Dee River, Black River and Santee River.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 9, 2026. SCDNR South Carolina Public Water Access layer (ArcGIS service, the data behind the SCDNR fishing access map), read November 9, 2026.
Pinning every SCDNR access in Williamsburg County
SCDNR Public Water Access layer and lake points, checked November 9, 2026.
Impoundments with pages across Williamsburg County
| Lake | Size | Landings | Kind | SCDNR species list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wee Tee Lake | not printed | 1 | named at an SCDNR access | Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Redear Sunfish |
Measured from Kingstree, these neighbouring lakes outside Williamsburg County are the shortest trips.
| Lake | From Kingstree | Size | Landings | Kind | SCDNR species list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Moultrie | 27 miles southwest | 60,400 acres | 9 | major reservoir | Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish |
| Lake Marion | 32 miles west | 90,000 acres | 17 | major reservoir | Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish |
| Bonneau Ferry WMA Lake | 39 miles south | 100 acres | 0 | mapped lake | none on SCDNR lists |
| Lake Ashwood | 41 miles northwest | 75 acres | 0 | SCDNR state lake | Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish |
| Dargan's Pond | 44 miles north | 50 acres | 0 | SCDNR state lake | none on SCDNR lists |
Surface acres and depth as SCDNR prints them on its page for this lake, read November 9, 2026. Sizes SCDNR does not print show as mapped outline area. Species as SCDNR lists them at its access points.
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Out to 50 miles from Kingstree, SCDNR access lists name Black Crappie on more lakes than any other fish.
SCDNR Public Water Access species lists, counted per lake page within 50 miles; an occurrence list, not a catch survey.
Ponds and pools of Williamsburg County on the short list
1 more Williamsburg County waters appear on SCDNR records by name with little else.
| Water | Size | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry Lake | not printed | named at an SCDNR access |
Outline area from the SCDNR Lakes and Reservoirs map layer (a GIS polygon area, not an SCDNR surface-acre figure), read November 9, 2026. SCDNR South Carolina Public Water Access layer (ArcGIS service, the data behind the SCDNR fishing access map), read November 9, 2026.
Williamsburg County rivers, creeks and USGS gauges
- Great Pee Dee Rivertidal, 16 SCDNR accesses, 9 USGS gauges
- Black Rivertidal, 10 SCDNR accesses, 5 USGS gauges
- Santee Rivertidal, 7 SCDNR accesses, 4 USGS gauges
- Black Creek2 SCDNR accesses, 1 USGS gauge
- Clarks Creek1 SCDNR access
Gauge numbers for Williamsburg County waterways
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Black River At Kingstree, Sc | 12 cfs, 1.48 ft gage height | Nov 13 8:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 8:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
SCDNR South Carolina Public Water Access layer (ArcGIS service, the data behind the SCDNR fishing access map), read November 9, 2026. USGS Water Data for the Nation, live through the site, retrieved on page view.
Every SCDNR landing in Williamsburg County
- Ben Ervin Park on Black RiverBlack River, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
- Gilland Memorial Park on Black RiverBlack River, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
- Highway 52 Boat Ramp on Santee RiverSantee River, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
- Mill Street Boat Ramp on Black CreekBlack Creek, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
- Pump House Boat Ramp on Black RiverBlack River, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
- Snow Lake Boat Ramp on Clarks CreekClarks Creek, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
- Staples Lake Boat Ramp on Great Pee Dee RiverGreat Pee Dee River, boat ramp, 1 lane
- Wee Tee Boat RampWee Tee Lake, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
Walk-on spots SCDNR maps in Williamsburg County
- Ferry Lake BankFerry Lake, bank
- Wee Tee Lake BankWee Tee Lake, bank
SCDNR South Carolina Public Water Access layer (ArcGIS service, the data behind the SCDNR fishing access map), read November 9, 2026. The SCDNR layer carries no fee or hours field.
Guide limits behind every Williamsburg County lake
For Williamsburg County, the statewide guide limits hold except where a water-specific row is printed. A total of 40 game fish may be kept in any one day (freshwater), not exceeding the species limits (guide p. 28). SCDNR sells the resident annual freshwater license for $10, and a visiting angler pays $35 for the year.
| Species | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| American Eel | 9 inches min | 25 |
| Blue Catfish | See limits in Freshwater Nongame Fishing Regulations section. | See limits in Freshwater Nongame Fishing Regulations section. |
| Bream | Any length | 30 |
| Redbreast Sunfish | Any length | 15 |
| Crappie | 8 inches min | 20 |
| Walleye & Sauger | Any length | No more than 8 combined total of walleye or sauger |
| Chain Pickerel | Any length | 30 |
| Redfin Pickerel | Any length | 30 |
| Yellow Perch | Any length | 30 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 12 inches min | No more than 5 combined total of smallmouth, largemouth, redeye bass or their hybrids |
| Redeye (Bartrams) Bass | Any length | No more than 5 combined total of smallmouth, largemouth, redeye bass or their hybrids |
| Largemouth Bass | Any length | No more than 5 combined total of smallmouth, largemouth, redeye bass or their hybrids |
| Spotted Bass | Any length | 15 |
| White Bass | Any length | 10 |
| Striped or Hybrid Bass or a combination | Any length | 10 |
Guide rows for Williamsburg County waters
- Black RiverStriped or Hybrid Bass or a combination: Oct. 1 – June 15: 26 inches min, 3
- Great Pee Dee RiverStriped or Hybrid Bass or a combination: Oct. 1 – June 15: 26 inches min, 3
- Santee RiverStriped or Hybrid Bass or a combination: Oct. 1 – June 15 striped bass between 23 and 25 inches may be harvested except that one fish may be greater than 26 inches, 3
2026-2027 South Carolina Hunting & Fishing Guide, valid August 14, 2026 to August 14, 2027 (online guide), read November 9, 2026. License prices as printed on the SCDNR license pricing pages (dnr.sc.gov), read November 9, 2026.
SCDNR record fish pulled from Williamsburg County lakes
| Species | Weight as listed | List | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead Catfish | 113-7 | freshwater | Great Pee Dee River | 2026 |
| American Shad | 7-0 | freshwater | Santee River | 1985 |
South Carolina state record fish as listed by SCDNR (record list), read November 9, 2026.
Williamsburg County shops, marinas and captains
Williamsburg County shop listings
- Fifty-Two Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Kingstree
Yellow Pages listings (city of business), read November 9, 2026.
More pages around Williamsburg County
Towns and CDPs across Williamsburg County
- Kingstreepop. 3,244
Adjacent SC counties to Williamsburg County
- Florence County28 miles north
- Georgetown County28 miles southeast
- Clarendon County29 miles west
- Berkeley County32 miles southwest
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Palmetto State fish to know on sight at Williamsburg County
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What South Carolina anglers ask about Williamsburg County water
Does Williamsburg County have public boat landings?
SCDNR shows 8 landings and launches.
What lake tops the size list in Williamsburg County?
On size, Wee Tee Lake: size not printed.
Which species does SCDNR name around Williamsburg County?
SCDNR access lists name Black Crappie on the most lake pages within 50 miles, then Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish and Bluegill.
Which shops in Williamsburg County sell hooks and line?
Fifty-Two Bait & Tackle is among 1 listings.
What town is the South Carolina seat of Williamsburg County?
The seat is Kingstree.
Does SCDNR require a license for Williamsburg County water?
SCDNR sells the resident annual freshwater license for $10, and a visiting angler pays $35 for the year.
Which SC county pages surround Williamsburg County?
Look at Florence County, Georgetown County and Clarendon County.
What crappie rule covers Williamsburg County lakes?
Statewide: Crappie: 20 daily, size 8 inches min. A guide row naming a lake can change it.
What SCDNR region number is Williamsburg County in?
SCDNR Region 2, going by the majority of its SCDNR access records.
Where does the state guide print Williamsburg County exceptions?
3 waters with a page here have a guide row of their own, beginning with Black River.
Has an SCDNR state record come out of Williamsburg County?
Flathead Catfish, 113-7 as listed, from Great Pee Dee River (2026).
Work the SC lakes and creeks of Williamsburg County
Every SCDNR landing page opens with a directions link.