History of the Santee Cooper Lakes System

The Santee Cooper lake system consists of two lakes, Marion  and Moultrie. These two lakes are joined by the 6.5 mile diversion canal. These world-class Lake Marion fishing lakes were created from 1939 to 1942 for a hydroelectric project by the South Carolina Public Service Authority, commonly known as “Santee Cooper” because of the two river systems the project connected. At the present time these lakes hold a world record Channel Catfish. Lakes Marion and Moultrie are famous as the home of the landlocked striped bass.  These lakes do not ice over during the winter and there is no closed season for fishing in Santee SC. Weather permitting, fishing is year round.

Clark’s Inn offers an amazing Santee, South Carolina Lake Marion SC fishing experience. Package includes accommodations at Clark’s Inn, fishing with a Coast Guard licensed guide and lunch.