RICHARD B RUSSELL LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • SOUTH CAROLINA

Richard B Russell Lake


May 8, 2024

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, and bream. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, bird watching, and picnicking. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing early in the morning or late in the afternoon. The best time to visit is in the fall when the temperature averages around 70°F. This is when the fish are most active and the weather is mild. Overall, Richard B. Russell Lake is a great destination for fishing enthusiasts and outdoor lovers.



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

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Nolichucky River

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

Asheville Recreation Park Lake

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

Dillard Place

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill

Bailey Branch

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Allen Branch Pond

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

Lake Keokee Day Use Area

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Green Sunfish • Largemouth Bass • Redear Sunfish

Anderson Branch

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Bear Creek Lake

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

Big Pine Creek

Apache Trout • Golden Trout

Moses Turn

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

ASBURY PARK ROAD ANDERSON COUNTY
Seneca Watershed, South-Carolina
ARDEN ROAD GREENVILLE COUNTY
Saluda Watershed, South-Carolina
CHOESTOEA ROAD OCONEE COUNTY
Tugaloo Watershed, Georgia
CAMP CREEK ROAD ANDERSON COUNTY
Seneca Watershed, South-Carolina
SMYZER ROAD ANDERSON COUNTY
Seneca Watershed, South-Carolina
GREEN POND ROAD ANDERSON COUNTY
Seneca Watershed, South-Carolina
STEPHENS COUNTY
Tugaloo Watershed, Georgia
DENVER ROAD ANDERSON COUNTY
Seneca Watershed, South-Carolina
HICKORY RIDGE ROAD ANDERSON COUNTY
Tugaloo Watershed, South-Carolina
MULLINS FORD LANDING ROAD 205, WESTMINSTER
Tugaloo Watershed, Georgia

Rafting & Kayaking

THE WESTERN JENKINS COUNTY LINE TO THE I-95 BRIDGE CROSSING
Upper Ogeechee Watershed, Georgia
BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE UPSTREAM OF FLEA HILL, GEORGIA TO THE BELLS RIVER CONFLUENCE
St. Marys Watershed, Florida
THE CONFLUENCE OF THE NORTH PRONG AND MIDDLE PRONG TO TRADER'S HILL
St. Marys Watershed, Florida
EAST JULIETTE DAM TO GEORGIA STATE HIGHWAY 18
Upper Ocmulgee Watershed, Georgia
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
NF BOUNDARY TO GLENWOOD SPRINGS/LAKE SINCLAIR
Upper Oconee Watershed, Georgia
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 HEADWATERS TO THE SUWANNEE RIVER SILL AT RIVER MILE 238
Upper Suwannee Watershed, Georgia

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Needmore Game Land

Cold Mountain Game Land

Green River Game Land

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Dupont State Forest Game Land

Wilderness Middle Prong

Florence Preserve

Fletcher Community Park

Holmes Educational State Forest

Wilderness Shining Rock

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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