Wateree River
The Wateree is the lower Catawba under a new name, flowing south from Lake Wateree past Camden and along the Richland–Sumter county line until it meets the Congaree southeast of Columbia.
Weather at the Wateree River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 75 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Continuation of the Catawba below Lake Wateree, near Liberty Hill, SC |
| Mouth | Joins the Congaree to form the Santee near Fort Motte, SC |
| State | South Carolina |
Duke Energy's Wateree Hydro Station Dam forms Lake Wateree.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Wateree River in South Carolina, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Boat ramp (34.333, -80.700) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (34.245, -80.654) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (34.336, -80.707) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (33.947, -80.628) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (34.383, -80.788) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (34.235, -80.630) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (33.753, -80.645) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Bait shops
No bait shops are mapped near this river yet. Search Google Maps for bait shops near the Wateree River ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- South Carolina: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources ↗
Facts from Wateree River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey