Cooper River

The Cooper River is a major tidal river in South Carolina.  This section of the river is downstream from Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie that make up the sections of Santee Cooper and upstream from the mouth at Charleston.  Abandoned rice fields in the Cooper River make up almost all of the shoreline vegetation and support residency, spawning, and safe nursery grounds.  Species present include largemouth bass, panfish, striped bass, and catfish, among others.  Underwater trees and stumps make boating in Santee Cooper hazardous so move with caution.