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.
Lake Marion Fishing
Santee, South Carolina enjoys some of the best freshwater fishing in the state. With temperate weather all year-round, you can catch the limit on many species of fish from bass to catfish all in one day.
A Beautiful Country Inn Just Off of I-95
For over 60 years, Clarks Inn and Restaurant has been taking care of travelers coming through the Santee, South Carolina area giving history to this Lake Marion inn. Perfectly located in the heart of Santee, Clark’s Inn & Restaurant is very convenient.





