Fishing in the Savannah River & CSRA
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Savannah River offers excellent fishing in the Savannah River & CSRA of South Carolina with good public access.
1. Savannah River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Savannah River, South CarolinaSavannah River offers excellent fishing in the Savannah River & CSRA of South Carolina with good public access.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
2. Lake Thurmond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Thurmond, South CarolinaLake Thurmond offers excellent fishing in the Savannah River & CSRA of South Carolina with good public access.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
3. Lake Hartwell (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Hartwell, South CarolinaLake Hartwell offers excellent fishing in the Savannah River & CSRA of South Carolina with good public access.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
Boat Launch: Choestoea Boat Ramp →
4. John D. Long Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
John D. Long Lake, South CarolinaPopular fishing lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
5. Lake Greenwood (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Greenwood, South CarolinaPopular fishing lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
6. Lake Secession (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Secession, South CarolinaPopular fishing lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
7. Lake Strom Thurmond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Strom Thurmond, South CarolinaPopular fishing lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
8. Monticello Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Monticello Reservoir, South CarolinaPopular fishing lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
9. Parr Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Parr Reservoir, South CarolinaPopular fishing lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
10. Richard B. Russell Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Richard B. Russell Lake, South CarolinaPopular fishing lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
11. Anderson Millpond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Anderson Millpond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
12. Ascauga Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ascauga Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
13. Bent Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Bent Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
Boat Launch: Lynn R. Sullivan Jackson Boat Landing and Recreation Area →
14. Bridge Creek Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Bridge Creek Pond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
15. Clarkes Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Clarkes Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
Boat Launch: North Boat Ramp →
16. Coleman Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Coleman Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
Boat Launch: Lynn R. Sullivan Jackson Boat Landing and Recreation Area →
17. Coleman Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Coleman Pond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
18. Craigs Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Craigs Pond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
19. Craft Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Craft Pond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
20. Cullums Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Cullums Pond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
21. Deep Hole (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Deep Hole, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
22. Dry Swamp Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Dry Swamp Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
23. Duck Bottom Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Duck Bottom Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
24. Eddy Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Eddy Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
Boat Launch: Bucksport Marina →
25. Echee Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Echee Pond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
26. Elvis Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Elvis Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
27. English Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
English Pond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
28. Fair Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Fair Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
29. Ferry Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ferry Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
30. Ferguson Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ferguson Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
Boat Launch: Cohen's Bluff Landing →
31. Fiddle Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Fiddle Pond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
32. Fish Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Fish Pond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
33. Fishtrap Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Fishtrap Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
34. Flagg Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Flagg Pond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
Boat Launch: Sandy Island Marina →
35. Flanders Hole (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Flanders Hole, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
36. Flat Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Flat Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
37. Flat Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Flat Pond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
38. Floyd Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Floyd Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
39. Folk Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Folk Pond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
40. Forks Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Forks Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Savannah River & CSRA region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 5 per day (many waters; check special regs) · Min 14 in on many reservoirs
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 30 combined
Fishing Tips for the Savannah River & CSRA
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in South Carolina; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Savannah River & CSRA waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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