Best fishing near Clemson

10 fishing spots · 10 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Clemson, South Carolina — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 10 of 10 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Reservoir Number One
#1 Reservoir Number One Good
25.9 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 68°F
Reservoir Number One, also known as Clarks Hill Lake, is located in eastern Georgia and is a popular fishing destination. The lake is known for its abundance of largemouth bass…
Why 52: live conditions (good)
52Solid
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Lightwood Log Creek
#2 Lightwood Log Creek Good
19.5 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 71°F
Lightwood Log Creek is a popular fishing spot in Georgia that is well-stocked with fish species such as rainbow trout, brown trout, and smallmouth bass. The area is also ideal for…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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Yonah Lake
#3 Yonah Lake Good
30.1 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 68°F
Yonah Lake is a popular fishing destination in South Carolina, USA. Anglers can catch a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Nearby…
Why 52: live conditions (good)
52Solid
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Presbyterian Lake
#4 Presbyterian Lake Good
20.7 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Partly Cloudy · 67°F
Presbyterian Lake in South Carolina offers excellent fishing opportunities for anglers of all levels. The lake is known for its large populations of bass, crappie, and catfish…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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Lake Rabun
#5 Lake Rabun Good
36.6 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 68°F
Lake Rabun is an excellent fishing spot in Georgia, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, bass, and bluegill. Nearby activities…
Why 52: live conditions (good)
52Solid
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Seed Lake
#6 Seed Lake Good
40.0 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Partly Cloudy · 66°F
Seed Lake in Georgia, USA is a popular fishing destination that boasts a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish. Visitors can also…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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Lake Hartwell
#7 Lake Hartwell Good
18.9 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 71°F
Lake Hartwell is a popular fishing destination in Georgia, USA, known for its abundance of bass, catfish, and crappie. The lake offers many nearby activities, including boating…
Why 44: live conditions (good)
44Rated
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Richard B Russell Lake
#8 Richard B Russell Lake Good
38.9 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Partly Cloudy · 72°F
Richard B. Russell Lake is located in South Carolina and is known for its excellent fishing. The lake is home to several fish species, including largemouth bass, crappie, catfish…
Why 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
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Tallulah Falls Lake
#9 Tallulah Falls Lake Good
33.8 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 68°F
Tallulah Falls Lake is a popular fishing area in Georgia, USA. Fish species commonly found in the lake include bass, catfish, and bream. Nearby activities include hiking, camping…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
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Lawson Lake
#10 Lawson Lake Good
35.0 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 68°F
Unfortunately, as an AI language model, I am not able to browse the internet and extract current and accurate information about the Lawson Lake fishing area in Georgia, USA…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated

Fishing near Clemson

The Clemson area has 10 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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