Lowthers Lake

Boat Ramps: 1
Access Points: 1
Species: 3

Lowthers Lake is a lake located in Darlington County, South Carolina, offering freshwater fishing opportunities for a variety of warm-water species. This lake has established itself as a popular destination for anglers targeting largemouth bass, bowfin, and blue catfish, among other species. The lake provides fishing access for both shore-based and boat fishing, making it accessible to anglers with different preferences and equipment setups.

South Carolina licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Lowthers Lake and what's needed to catch them.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Lowthers Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Whipples Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp

Know where you can legally fish on Lowthers Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

South Carolina licenses and regulations

South Carolina Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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South Carolina Fishing License

Children under the age of 16 are not required to purchase a hunting or fishing license unless they are engaged in commercial activity or using any non-game fish devices (traps, trotlines, gill nets, hoop nets, set hooks, jugs.)

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South Carolina Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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South Carolina Stream Access Laws

In South Carolina, if a waterway can be floated and used as a public highway, it is navigable and open to recreational use up to the high water mark.

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Take Lowthers Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Lowthers Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Lowthers Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.