river in South Carolina, USA
The Santee Cooper tailrace river, with striped bass, largemouth and big blue catfish in its freshwater reaches. Located in Berkeley County from the Tailrace Canal toward Charleston.
Cooper River is a river in South Carolina, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Cooper River can target species including Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Striped Bass. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Cooper River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Cooper River. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Cooper River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Cooper River:
Anglers at Cooper River can target species including Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Striped Bass. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Cooper River before you cast a line.
Cooper River is a river in South Carolina, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.