We can't use brim or any gamefish , but most people do anyway. Goldfish are a steep fine in our state. I have a house on the Santee, we fish mostly near the cow pasture, Potato Creek, and the indian mound. If you're ever in the neighborhood, try those out. That is where the records are caught. I think Lake Marion had the record at one time for Arkansas blues. I think it weighed in at over 109lbs. That may have been broken by now, I don't know. Rocks Pond Campground once had one in a tank that weighed over a 100. That was one mean looking fish. They fed it dog food.
Santee is a great lake to fish but it is dangerous and catches many newbies off guard. The lake is very broad and wide but very shallow. The deepest spot I've found is near the dam 25-35ft. The wind picks up in the afternoons and the waves can swamp small boats. This along with the millions of stumps, cause problems. The lake was built during WWII and labor was short. They flooded timber land and left the trees there thinking they would rot. They're still there. You have to know the lake to travel at night. I've seen many boats come into the landings with the foot knocked off of the motor.......I'll quit rambling...
