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Landing the big one

We’ve got the water ... you’ve got the gear

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If you think the good ol’ days of ambling down to the old But fishing here can also mean big bucks for anglers.
fishing hole may be over, think again. Fishing is not only Local fishing pro Brett Collins runs big bass tournaments
alive and well, it lures a lot of people to Camden every that offer $130,000 in winnings.
year.
Camden also hosts the Cabela’s King Kat Trail that
Locals know about the abundant bass, bream, catfish produces more than $50,000 in winnings. While such a
and crappie in the waters of Lake Wateree, the Wateree competition may be more suited to the more experienced,
River, Kendall Lake, Goodale State Park and Hermitage they reach out to youthful anglers with Fishing Rodeos
Pond. Some may even have “secret spots” around the that provide kids with educational scholarships.
abundant streams and ponds that dot the area.
In short, whether you are an old pro or a brand new
With 13,000 acres of waters, a number of public boat ramps, “tadpole,” you can be assured there are plenty of
a state park and a wildlife management area, almost opportunities in and near Camden for you to get out and
anyone can get out on Lake Wateree to try their luck. wet a line.

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