Fishing in Camden – Kershaw County – South Carolina
Fishing and Lake Life
Large Mouth and Stripped Bass, Bream, Catfish, and Crappie fishing abound in the waters around Kershaw County. Anglers searching for that special location to reel in the big fish will discover a wide range of fishing opportunities in the area. Lake Wateree, Lake Wateree State Park, the Wateree River, Goodale State Park and Kendall Lake are just a few choices available to fishers.
There are numerous landings and marinas offering access to the over 13,000 acres of Lake Wateree. Over the years, the lake has played host to tournaments sponsored by Bassmaters, Wal-Mart, the Crappie Society and other groups. Tackle and bait shops around the lake will meet the needs of most fishers.
Lake Wateree also provides a setting or sailing, canoeing, kayaking, diving, water skiing, wind surfing, site seeing and just cruising. The lake was constructed in 1919 and has served as one of the state’s premier fishing and boating destinations for almost 100 years.