Lake Oliphant

Chester County, South Carolina

Lake Oliphant is a 40-acre SCDNR state fishing lake in Chester County, managed for largemouth bass, bluegill and shellcracker. It is fertilized and open Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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Surface area40 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Bluegill●●●○○

Redear Sunfish●●○○○

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Lake Oliphant boat rampPublic
Boat ramp and fishing pier; handicapped accessible; electric motors onlyDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Oliphant are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Open only Mon, Wed and Sat from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, so plan trips around those days.
Only electric motors are allowed; the bass limit has a minimum length, so check posted rules.
The lake has a fishing pier and ramp for bank or small-boat fishing.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.