Fishing in the Upstate & Mountains
Explore fishing in the Upstate & Mountains of South Carolina. Lake Jocassee, Lake Keowee, Chattooga River, Lake Blalock,
Lake Jocassee offers excellent fishing in the Upstate & Mountains of South Carolina with good public access.
1. Lake Jocassee (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Lake Jocassee, South CarolinaLake Jocassee offers excellent fishing in the Upstate & Mountains of South Carolina with good public access.
2. Lake Keowee (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Lake Keowee, South CarolinaLake Keowee offers excellent fishing in the Upstate & Mountains of South Carolina with good public access.
3. Chattooga River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Chattooga River, South CarolinaChattooga River offers excellent fishing in the Upstate & Mountains 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
4. Lake Blalock (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Lake Blalock, South CarolinaPopular fishing lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
5. Lake Bowen (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Lake Bowen, South CarolinaPopular fishing lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
6. Lake Tugalo (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Lake Tugalo, South CarolinaPopular fishing lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
Boat Launch: Tugaloo Boat Ramp →
7. Lake Wylie (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Lake Wylie, South CarolinaPopular fishing lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
8. Lake Yonah (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Lake Yonah, South CarolinaPopular fishing lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
9. Saluda Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Saluda Lake, South CarolinaPopular fishing lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
10. Harris Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Harris Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
11. Buckhorn Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Buckhorn Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
12. Burroughs Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Burroughs Pond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
13. Cox Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Cox Pond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
14. Fowl Craw Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Fowl Craw Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
15. Fox Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Fox Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
16. Franks Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Franks Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
17. Gantts Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Gantts Pond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
18. Garrett Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Garrett Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
19. Gator Holes (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass)
Gator Holes, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
20. Gator Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Gator Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
21. Gator Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Gator Pond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
22. Geiger Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Geiger Pond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
23. Lake George Warren (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Lake George Warren, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
24. Georges Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Georges Pond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
25. Gerald Gut (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass)
Gerald Gut, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 · Min 14 in
26. Gerald Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Gerald Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
27. Giles Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Giles Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
28. Goodwins Millpond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Goodwins Millpond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
29. Goose Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Goose Pond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
30. Goshing Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Goshing Pond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
31. Granddaddy Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Granddaddy Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
32. Granger Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Granger Pond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
33. Granny Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Granny Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
34. Grassy Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Grassy Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
35. Graves Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Graves Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
Boat Launch: Halfmoon Landing →
36. Green Hill Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Green Hill Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
37. Green Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Green Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
38. Green Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Green Pond, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
Boat Launch: Simmons Landing →
39. Greenes Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Greenes Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
40. Grissett Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Grissett Lake, South CarolinaNamed lake in the Upstate & Mountains region of South Carolina.
Fishing Tips for the Upstate & Mountains
- 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 Upstate & Mountains 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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