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143 miles

Santee River

The Santee drains much of the coast of southeastern South Carolina. It empties into the Atlantic about halfway between Myrtle Beach and Charleston.

N20 mi
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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River facts

Length143 miles
MouthAtlantic Ocean

The upper river is impounded by Santee Dam, a Depression-era project, forming Lake Marion.

Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for river-specific regulations before you fish.

Lakes and flowages on the Santee River

Lakes in our guide on or connected to this river:

Source: Santee River (Wikipedia)

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