Fishing 101 with a Ranger at Santee Lakes

Sign-up required (max 10 participants per class) through the Santee Lakes online store.

About this adventure

A short, ranger-led beginner fishing class at Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve for new anglers and anyone who wants a refresher on catching fish at the lakes. The group meets just outside the park's General Store, and the ranger covers the basics of rigging, baiting and casting before everyone tries their luck from the shore. Participants bring their own rod, a Santee Lakes fishing permit and bait; permits and bait can be bought at the General Store right before class. The class is designed for participants over age 5, and children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult, which makes it a good parent-and-child outing for families who have a rod but have never fished together. Classes are capped at 10 people, so sign up ahead online. Sessions repeat on Saturday mornings through the fall and winter.