J. STROM THURMOND RESERVOIR

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • SOUTH CAROLINA

J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir


May 8, 2024

The J Strom Thurmond Reservoir in South Carolina offers a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and striped bass. Nearby activities include camping, hiking, and boating. Fishing tips include using live bait or artificial lures and focusing on drop-offs and structure. The best time of year to visit is in the spring and fall when temperatures range from 50-80 degrees Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass
Image Alt Striped Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Striped Bass

Macedonia Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Parsons Mountain Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Nolichucky River

American Eel • Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Lick Fork Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass

Lake Olmstead

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Asheville Recreation Park Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Cherokee Creek

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Watauga River

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Cliatt Creek

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

HIGHWAY 28, MCCORMICK
Upper Savannah Watershed, South-Carolina
C-13-10 ANDERSON COUNTY
Upper Savannah Watershed, Georgia
ARROWHEAD DRIVE GREENWOOD COUNTY
Saluda Watershed, South-Carolina
MIDDLETON CHURCH ROAD MIDDLETON
Upper Savannah Watershed, Georgia
MANOR RAMP ROAD, CALHOUN FALLS
Upper Savannah Watershed, South-Carolina
ANDERSON HIGHWAY 2925, ELBERTON
Upper Savannah Watershed, Georgia
BLUE HOLE BOAT RAMP
Upper Savannah Watershed, South-Carolina
LONG CANE CREEK BOAT RAMPS
Upper Savannah Watershed, South-Carolina
PEARL MILL ROAD 1437, ELBERTON
Upper Savannah Watershed, Georgia
RUSSELL POINTE DRIVE 3845, ELBERTON
Upper Savannah Watershed, South-Carolina

Rafting & Kayaking

THE FIRST POWERLINE CROSSING THE ICHETUCKEE RIVER TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE SANTA FE RIVER, DOWN THE SANTA FE RIVER TO THE SUWANNEE RIVER
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
THE CONFLUENCE OF THE NORTH PRONG AND MIDDLE PRONG TO TRADER'S HILL
St. Marys Watershed, Florida
THE FIRST POWERLINE CROSSING THE ICHETUCKEE RIVER TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE SANTA FE RIVER, DOWN THE SANTA FE RIVER TO THE SUWANNEE RIVER
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE UPSTREAM OF FLEA HILL, GEORGIA TO THE BELLS RIVER CONFLUENCE
St. Marys Watershed, Florida
ICHETUCKNEE HEADSPRING TO THE FIRST POWERLINE CROSSING OVER ICHETUCKNEE RIVER
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
THE SUWANNEE RIVER SILL AT RIVER MILE 238 TO THE LITTLE RIVER SPRINGS AT RIVER MILE 81
Upper Suwannee Watershed, Georgia
BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE DOWNSTREAM OF U.S. 301 CROSSING TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE UPSTREAM OF FLEA HILL, GEORGIA
St. Marys Watershed, Florida
THE LITTLE RIVER SPRINGS AT RIVER MILE 81 TO THE MOUTH OF THE RIVER AT THE GULF OF MEXICO
Lower Suwannee Watershed, Florida
TRADER'S HILL TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE DOWNSTREAM OF U.S. 301 CROSSING
St. Marys Watershed, Florida
STATE HIGHWAY 6 TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE SUWANNEE RIVER
withlacoochee Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Plaster Park

Kings Road Park

Green River Game Land

Ezra Bridges Park

Holmes Educational State Forest

Holly Oak Park

Ray Henson Park

Raper-Roark Park

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Dupont State Forest Game Land

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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