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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, swimming, hiking, and golfing. For fishing tips, anglers recommend using live bait and fishing around rocky points and drop-offs. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall, when temperatures range from 60-80°F. Average temperatures in spring are around 70°F, while in the fall, they are around 65°F. Overall, Lake Hartwell is a great spot for fishing enthusiasts looking for a peaceful and scenic getaway.
FEATURED FISH - BLACK CRAPPIE
It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.
FISH SPECIES
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Largemouth Bass
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Redeye Bass
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Smallmouth Bass
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Striped Bass
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White Bass
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Bluegill
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Black Bullhead
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Brown Bullhead
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Common Carp
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White Catfish
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
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IVY RIVER NEAR MARSHALL
2025-01-12T02:30:00.000-05:00 |
88cfs | 2.35ft | 1705ft |
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BEETREE CREEK NEAR SWANNANOA
2025-01-12T02:30:00.000-05:00 |
5cfs | 1.58ft | 2699ft |
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LITTLE RIVER ABOVE TOWNSEND
2025-01-12T02:45:00.000-05:00 |
184cfs | 1.95ft | 1112ft |
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SWANNANOA RIVER AT BILTMORE
2025-01-12T02:00:00.000-05:00 |
138cfs | 1.86ft | 1991ft |
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FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT ASHEVILLE
2025-01-12T02:30:00.000-05:00 |
1880cfs | 2.2ft | 1951ft |
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PIGEON RIVER NEAR HEPCO
2025-01-12T02:30:00.000-05:00 |
632cfs | 2.76ft | 2340ft |
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CATALOOCHEE CREEK NEAR CATALOOCHEE
2025-01-12T02:30:00.000-05:00 |
92cfs | 2.25ft | 2464ft |
Nearby Camping
| Camping Area | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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| Claystone County Park | |||
| Central City Park - State Fairgrounds | |||
| Hamburg State Park | |||
| Oconee Springs County Park | |||
| Lawrence Shoals | |||
| Dames Ferry County Park |
