Wondering what the “reel” scoop is for fishing on Hilton Head? From licenses, types of fish you can catch, places to go and other rules to get hooked up on, it can be hard to decipher what’s allowed.

Numerous public fishing locations are available across the Upstate, including lakes, rivers and piers. Popular fishing spots include the Saluda River, Lakes Robinson and Cunningham, Lake Hartwell and ...