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Santee River

South Carolina53 miles2 Segments
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River Profile

53 mi
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Mouth
Wilsons → Highway 52 BridgeWilsons → Highway 52 Bridge · 24 mi
Highway 52 Bridge → ArrowheadHighway 52 Bridge → Arrowhead (Tailrace) · 11.2 mi
Arrowhead → Laurel Hill LandingArrowhead (Tailrace) → Laurel Hill Landing · 3.8 mi
Laurel Hill Landing → LenudsLaurel Hill Landing → Lenuds (US17 Bridge) · 12.1 mi
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Segments
4 segments
SegmentMilesRiver MileCFSStatusFloat Est.Rapids
Wilsons → Highway 52 Bridge
24.0RM 0.2 – 24.2——6:51hrs—
Highway 52 Bridge → Arrowhead (Tailrace)
11.2RM 24.2 – 35.4——3:12hrs—
Arrowhead (Tailrace) → Laurel Hill Landing
3.8RM 35.4 – 39.2——1:05hrs—
Laurel Hill Landing → Lenuds (US17 Bridge)
12.1RM 39.2 – 51.3——3:27hrs—

Quick Facts

Total Length
53 miles
Gauge Stations
5
Segments
2
Boat Ramps
7
Access Sites
8

Elevation Profile

Elevation data not yet available for this river.

Boat Ramps & Access

5 sites · 4 boat ramps
  • RM 0

    Wilsons

    Boat ramp✓ ParkingSouth Carolina Department of Natural Resources
  • RM 24

    Highway 52 Bridge

    Boat ramp✓ ParkingSouth Carolina Department of Natural Resources
  • RM 35

    Arrowhead (Tailrace)

    Boat ramp✓ ParkingSouth Carolina Department of Natural Resources
  • RM 39

    Laurel Hill Landing

    Hand launchSouth Carolina Department of Natural Resources
  • RM 51

    Lenuds (US17 Bridge)

    Boat ramp✓ ParkingSouth Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Fishing Intel

Current Hatches

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Recommended Flies — Mid October

No recommended flies on file for this river yet.

Float time estimates
  • Wilsons → Highway 52 Bridge
    24 mi
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  • Highway 52 Bridge → Arrowhead (Tailrace)
    11.2 mi
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  • Arrowhead (Tailrace) → Laurel Hill Landing
    3.8 mi
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  • Laurel Hill Landing → Lenuds (US17 Bridge)
    12.1 mi
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Season Timing
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Regulations & Alerts

Spring Runoff Advisory

Water levels rising due to snowmelt. Exercise caution on all sections.

Browns Canyon National Monument

Special management area. No motorized boats permitted.

Catch & Release

Browns Canyon section: catch & release only for all trout species.

Bag & Possession Limits

Standard CO regulations: 4 trout per day, only 1 over 16".

Shuttle Distances

Wilsons→Highway 52 Bridge

24 mi

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Highway 52 Bridge→Arrowhead (Tailrace)

11.2 mi

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Arrowhead (Tailrace)→Laurel Hill Landing

3.8 mi

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Laurel Hill Landing→Lenuds (US17 Bridge)

12.1 mi

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