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about 140 miles

Waccamaw River

A blackwater coastal river that leaves Lake Waccamaw and runs southwest parallel to the shore, through Horry County past Conway and Bucksport, picking up the Great Pee Dee and Black rivers before entering Winyah Bay.

N20 mi
Course of the river, simplified. Orange dots are boat ramps and launches, blue squares are bait shops. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors and the U.S. Geological Survey.

Weather at the Waccamaw River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

LengthAbout 140 miles
SourceLake Waccamaw, Columbus County, North Carolina
MouthWinyah Bay near Georgetown, South Carolina
StateSouth Carolina

Boat ramps and launches

Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Waccamaw River in South Carolina, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.

Closest bait shops

Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.

Fishing regulations

Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:

Facts from Waccamaw River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey

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View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map to follow the river past roads and towns. Red pins are boat ramps and launches; blue pins are bait shops. Tap a pin for directions.

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