Bonneau Ferry Wildlife Management Area, in Berkeley County between Moncks Corner and the Santee Cooper lakes, holds four fishing lakes — Quarterman’s, Alligator, Hogpen and New — that together total about 100 acres of Lowcountry water.
Bonneau Ferry WMA at a glance
| Surface area | ≈ 100 acres (four lakes) |
| County | Berkeley (Bonneau Ferry WMA) |
| Fish | largemouth bass, bluegill, shellcracker (+ crappie, warmouth in Quarterman’s) |
| Season | adult/youth fishing, Mar–Oct |
Fishing and access
All four lakes provide largemouth bass, bluegill and shellcracker, while Quarterman’s also gives up crappie, warmouth, mudfish and gar. Bonneau Ferry runs a managed adult/youth fishing program, open Thursday through Sunday from early March to the end of October, and closed during scheduled deer and turkey hunts. Check the current SCDNR schedule before you go; a South Carolina license is required.
Nearby lakes
- Santee Cooper (Marion & Moultrie) — the great lakes just north
- Lake Murray — the big Midlands lake to the northwest
Bonneau Ferry WMA FAQ
How big are the Bonneau Ferry lakes?
Four lakes totaling about 100 acres in Berkeley County.
What fish are in the Bonneau Ferry lakes?
Largemouth bass, bluegill and shellcracker, with crappie, warmouth, mudfish and gar in Quarterman’s Lake.
When can you fish Bonneau Ferry?
In a managed adult/youth program, Thursday through Sunday from March to October, closed during scheduled hunts.
