Richard B Russell Lake fishing
Richard B Russell Lake
What's biting at Richard B Russell Lake
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Richard B Russell Lake -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Mt. Carmel | 59 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Bell | 611 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Ab Elberton Ga | 36 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Nr Starr | 52 cfs | → |
| Broad River Above Carlton | 457 cfs | → |
| South Fork Broad River At Carlton | 87 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Calhoun Falls State Rec Area
- Richard B. Russell State Park
- Broad River - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Bobby Brown State Park
- Mount Carmel - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Hesters Ferry - Strom Thurmond Lake
Parks
Reservoirs
- Richard B. Russell State Park Lake Dam
- Bonner Lake Dam
- Rice Lake Dam
- Twin Lakes Dam (Lower)
- Twin Lakes Dam (Upper)
- Daniel's Dam
Boat launches
- Dry Fork Landing Drive 1387, Elberton
- Olympic Rowing Drive 2790, Elberton
- Pearl Mill Road 1437, Elberton
- Red Fox Drive 98, Abbeville County
- Blue Hole Boat Ramp
- County Road 381, Elberton
Paddle runs
- Turkey Creek And Sc Highway 35 To Confluence With Stevens Creek
- Steven's Creek Crossing Sc Highway 21 To Steven's Creek Crossing Sc Highway 88
- Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
- South Of Cedar Creek Rifle Range To Confluence With Chauga River
- 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp To Confluence Of Cedar Creek
- Confluence Of Brasstown Creek And Little Brasstown Creek Just South Of Brasstown Falls Road (Fs 751) To Confluence Of Mill Branch, Brasstown Creek And Boatwright Creek Near Boatwright Road (Fs 753)
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Richard B Russell Lake as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Richard B Russell Lake
What fish species are found at Richard B Russell Lake?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Richard B Russell Lake -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Richard B Russell Lake.
How do I get to Richard B Russell Lake?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Richard B Russell Lake.