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Lake Waccamaw

South Carolina
35.77 km²
34.2867, -78.5097
11 species
NHD 157569173
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About Lake Waccamaw

Lake Waccamaw is a natural lake or pond in South Carolina, United States. It covers approximately 35.77 km² (8840 acres). The lake centroid is located at 34.2867° N, 78.5097° W. 11 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 1 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
October – April
Cooler months fish best in the south
Natural lake
Large
Room for multiple techniques
Species diversity
Diverse
11 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Lake Waccamaw

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 38m
Dawn10:49
Sunrise11:14
Sunset22:51
Dusk23:17

Bite windows today

  • Dawn10:19 – 12:14Excellent
  • Morning12:14 – 17:03Good
  • Midday17:03 – 19:51Calm
  • Afternoon19:51 – 21:51Good
  • Dusk21:51 – 23:47Excellent
  • Night23:47 – 10:19Good
Moon: 11% · waning↑ 08:05

Fish species

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Lake Waccamaw?

Species you can expect in or near Lake Waccamaw include Striped Bass, Crappie, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill / Sunfish, and others. The list is based on species present in South Carolina waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Lake Waccamaw?

Lake Waccamaw covers approximately 35.77 square kilometres (8840 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Lake Waccamaw located?

Lake Waccamaw is located in South Carolina, United States, with its centroid at 34.2867°, -78.5097°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF