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Lake Russell (South Carolina)
Reservoir · striped_bass, largemouth_bass
Lake Murray
Reservoir · largemouth_bass, striped_bass
Lake Thurmond (J. Strom Thurmond Lake)
Reservoir · largemouth_bass, striped_bass
Santee Cooper Lakes (Lake Moultrie)
Reservoir · striped_bass, catfish
Chattooga River (South Carolina Section)
River · brown_trout, rainbow_trout
Lake Russell (South Carolina)
Reservoir · striped_bass, largemouth_bass
Lake Murray
Reservoir · largemouth_bass, striped_bass
Lake Thurmond (J. Strom Thurmond Lake)
Reservoir · largemouth_bass, striped_bass
Santee Cooper Lakes (Lake Moultrie)
Reservoir · striped_bass, catfish
Chattooga River (South Carolina Section)
River · brown_trout, rainbow_trout
Jocassee Gorges / Lake Jocassee
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Lake Jocassee is a deep, cold, oligotrophic reservoir in the Blue Ridge foothills known for its exceptional trout and landlocked striped bass fishery. The lake's cold, clear water supports brown trout, rainbow trout, and lake trout, making it unique among South Carolina waters. Boat access is available at Devils Fork State Park, and trolling deep with spoons or live bait is the preferred technique.
Van Hook Glade
~33 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
Cherry Hill Campground
~16 min drive
A worthwhile stop near SC.
Twin Lakes Day Use Area
~28 min drive
A worthwhile stop near SC.
Lake Keowee
~22 min drive
Moderate
Chattooga River (South Carolina Section)
~17 min drive
Hard
Kuykendall Group Camp
~33 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
Balsam Lake Lodge
~36 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
Fairfield Lake
~22 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp
~41 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
Twin Lakes
~41 min drive
A worthwhile stop near SC.
