The Waccamaw River is a 140-mile free-flowing coastal plain stream that begins at Lake Waccamaw in Columbus County, North Carolina and flows southward through South Carolina before emptying into Winyah Bay near Georgetown. This blackwater river is characterized by its dark, tea-colored water, which comes from tannins leached from surrounding wetlands. With a maximum depth of 70 feet in some sections and an average depth of 3-5 feet in many areas, the Waccamaw offers diverse habitats supporting a wide variety of fish species. As the river flows southward, the current increases in speed, and the lower portions are influenced by tidal fluctuations, creating unique fishing opportunities throughout its length.