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Diversion Canal (Santee Cooper Lakes)
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Diversion Canal (Santee Cooper Lakes), by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
2 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury
What's safe to eat from Diversion Canal (Santee Cooper Lakes)
Bowfin
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Largemouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Is it legal to keep?
These are South Carolina's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Smallmouth Bass | 12" min | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Striped Bass | — | 10 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Hybrid Striped Bass | — | 10 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Blue Catfish | — | 25 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Flathead Catfish | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | 8" min | 20 | Year-round | Same as open |
| White Crappie | 8" min | 20 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Bluegill | — | 30 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Redbreast Sunfish | — | 15 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Chain Pickerel | — | 30 | Year-round | Same as open |
| White Bass | — | 10 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Walleye | — | 8 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: South Carolina — South Carolina DNR
Getting on the water
- Boat ramp boat ramp 1.2 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 1.3 mi Directions
- Marina marina 1.5 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 1.6 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 2.0 mi Directions
- Angel's Landing Marina marina 2.1 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.