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Colonial Lake Water Details - SC

Colonial Lake in Charleston County, South Carolina, offers anglers a convenient and scenic fishing destination just minutes from several nearby towns, including Charleston and Wappo Heights. With two marinas within 1.25 miles and popular local attractions like Wappoo Cut Public Boat Ramp and Charleston Maritime Center nearby, the area provides easy access and a range of on-water opportunities for fishing enthusiasts.

This named-water page is not a claim that fishing is legal, safe, or productive here. Check public access, local regulations, fish-consumption advisories, and posted closures before fishing.

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Water temperature & water-quality monitoring

Check the official EPA assessment (impaired-waters status and fish-consumption advisories) for Colonial Lake at How’s My Waterway (EPA).

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State fishing records

Striped Bass 63 lbs (2009) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
White Bass 5-4.8 lbs (2006) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Hybrid Bass 20-6 lbs (1978) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
White Perch 2-0 lbs (2026) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Largemouth Bass (tie) 16-2 lbs (1949) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Spotted Bass 8-5 lbs (2001) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Smallmouth Bass 9-7 lbs (2001) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Redeye Bass 5-2.5 lbs (2001) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Bluegill (Bream) 3-4 lbs (1973) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Shellcracker 5-7.5 lbs (1998) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Redbreast 2-0 lbs (1975) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Warmouth 2-2.5 lbs (1973) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Flier 1-4 lbs (1977) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Pumpkinseed 2-4 lbs (1997) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
White Crappie 5-1 lbs (1949) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Black Crappie 5-0 lbs (1957) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Brook 4-10 lbs (2010) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Brown 17-9.5 lbs (1987) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Rainbow 11-5 lbs (1993) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Sauger 4-7 lbs (1985) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Yellow 3-4 lbs (1979) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Walleye(tie) 10-0 lbs (1994) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Walleye(tie) 10-1.44 lbs (2022) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Chain (Jack) 6-4 lbs (1981) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Redfin Pike 1-8.8 lbs (1983) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Muskellunge 22-8, 42 1/4in lbs (2004) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Blue 113.8 lbs (2017) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Bullhead 6-6.3 lbs (2009) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Channel 58-0 lbs (1964) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Flathead 113-7 lbs (2026) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
White 12-2.9 lbs (2014) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Mudfish (Bowfin) 21-8 lbs (1980) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
American Shad 7-0 lbs (1985) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Bowfin 15-7 lbs (1994) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Carp 58-0 lbs (2000) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Longnose Gar 28-8 lbs (2015) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

Official SC state-record fish are published by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources — records there are the state's, not a MonsterRodHolders list.

Fish species

Location facts

Marinas nearby2
Nearest marina (mi)1.25
CountyCharleston
Water typelake

Nearby towns & communities

  • Charleston (0.59 mi)
  • Anson Borough Homes (1.11 mi)
  • Gadsden Green Homes (1.17 mi)
  • Wragg Borough Homes (1.17 mi)
  • Wappo Heights (1.58 mi)
  • Harbor View (1.62 mi)
  • The Crescent (1.73 mi)
  • Moreland (1.93 mi)

Nearby attractions

  • Wappoo Cut Public Boat Ramp — source
  • Charleston Maritime Center — source
  • Shem Creek Landing — source
  • Madere's Landing — source
  • Remley's Point Boat Landing — source
  • Camping at James Island County Park — source
  • Cooper River Marina — source
  • Safe Harbor Marina — source

Fishing videos