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.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
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, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Wateree River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Wateree River in South Carolina ↗ · Bait shops near the Wateree River in South Carolina ↗
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) ↗