300 years, five rivers

Winyah Bay was explored by the Spanish in the 1500's. One of the earlies settlements in North Amaerica failed on what is now the Waccamaw Neck - The peninsula that forms the North side of Winyah Bay.

The city of Georgetown was laid out on the banks of the Sampit River in 1680 and of course namd for the King of England. The city was incorporated in 1734. One of the oldest homes - still a residence - is a two blocks off the water and from that same year. A historic distric that would be the pride of any community is still a working downtown and neighborhood.

This little city has charm, friendly folks and a core of long term residents, who all know each other. It's a remarkable place and assuming you have to spend a bit off time off the water Front Street is a fine place to lift a cold drink and let your guard down and relax while try to figure out how to outsmart the darn fish.

The Sampit flows into Winyah Bay, along with the Black River, Waccamaw and Pee Dee rivers. Water from the Smokey Mountains and a good bit of North ans South Carolina meet the sea at Winyah Bay. The Santee River also meets the ocean just to the South of the Bay. It's a fabric of water. Tidal creeks, marsh, oyster bars and micro bays. Fishy terrain indeed.