Water Trail

 

Cross Fish Hatchery
(Berkeley County)

 

 

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Description:
Starting from Hatchery Landing you will paddle around a well protected 2000 plus acre section of Lake Moultrie enclosed by dikes and small islands. You may see alligators and an abundance of wading and song birds. Fishing is popular within this area and largemouth bass, bluegills, and speckled perch (crappie) can be found.

Length: 5.0 miles.

Fees: No fee.

Access Points:
Mileage and GPS coordinates are approximate and for reference only.

Mile 0 (GPS N 33.2679 W 80.1056) ­ Hatchery Landing ­ From Moncks Corner, drive west on SC 6 for approximately 8.0 miles and turn right onto Berkeley County S­8­802. Continue to the landing.

Mile 0.9 (GPS N 33.2679 W 80.0909) ­ Go through canal between islands.

Mile 2.1 (GPS N 33.2682 W 80.0707) ­ Turn right and follow dike.

Mile 3.2 (GPS 33.2536 W 80.0638) ­ Turn right.

Mile 5.0 (GPS N 33.2385 W 80.0876) ­ Turn right and follow shoreline.

Hours: Dawn to dusk

Camping: No camping.

Information: The Berkeley Conservation District, PO Box 6122, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 Telephone: 843-719-4049 or http://www.berkeleyblueways.com/about.htm. For water levels call Santee Cooper at 1­800­925­2537.

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