--- title: "Greenville Fishing" url: https://www.heregreenville.com/fishing-greenville-sc/ date: 2026-06-12T13:56:23+00:00 modified: 2026-06-12T17:03:52+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Greenville" attribution: "HERE Greenville" --- # Greenville Fishing *Source: [HERE Greenville](https://www.heregreenville.com/fishing-greenville-sc/) β€” June 12, 2026 by * HEREGreenville # Greenville Fishing Report Live conditions, species status, solunar ratings, water body profiles, SCDNR regulations, and community fishing coverage for Greenville lakes and rivers. Bass: Active Crappie: Active Catfish: Hot 7 Waters Profiled **7** Waters Profiled **Live** Conditions **Solunar** Rating **2026** Season First Look β€’ Fishing Conditions πŸŒ’ Waxing Crescent Illumination: 93% Air Temp 75Β°F Est. Water 83Β°F Wind 6 mph Pressure 1016 as of 10:10 AM ET Good β€” increasing moonlight; fish feed actively in the morning and evening hours. 98 EXCELLENT Excellent bite conditions. Get on the water at first light. Greenville β€’ Upstate SC Your Local *Fishing Resource* HEREGreenville is your local source for fishing reports, conditions, and SCDNR regulations across Greenville. Use the waters list to find lakes, rivers, and reservoirs near you, the regulations section for current limits, and the guides directory to book a trip. Current Conditions β€’ Greenville Waters Species *Status* Largemouth Bass ACTIVE Summer pattern β€” fish deep structure early and late. Frog fishing on lily pads productive at dawn. **Top Bait**Finesse Jig, Drop Shot **Depth**15-25 ft midday Smallmouth Bass ACTIVE Smallmouth active on shoals. Work crawfish patterns on rocky bottom. **Top Bait**Tube Jig, Crawfish Pattern, Ned Rig **Depth**Shoal tail-outs, 3-12 ft Crappie FAIR Summer or late fall. Fish are deeper β€” target 12-20 ft brush piles with tube jigs. **Top Bait**Small Tube Jig, Live Minnow, Slip Float **Depth**12-20 ft brush Catfish HOT Catfish are highly active in warm water. Night fishing from bank is excellent β€” cut shad and chicken liver. **Top Bait**Cut Shad, Chicken Liver, Prepared Stink Bait **Depth**Channel edges, 10-30 ft Bluegill / Bream HOT Bluegill on the bed β€” largest fish of the year on spawning colonies in 1-4 ft gravel flats. Cricket fishing is magic. **Top Bait**Cricket, Worm, Small Jig (1/32 oz) **Depth**Spawning: 1-4 ft. Non-spawn: dock edges 4-10 ft Trout SLOW No summer trout stocking. Trout season paused β€” check for next stocking dates. **Top Bait**PowerBait, Night Crawler, Inline Spinner **Depth**Stocked areas β€” designated lakes and streams Species status is based on seasonal patterns and current conditions for Greenville waters. Always verify SCDNR regulations for creel limits, size minimums, and any current advisories before heading out. 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Solunar Index Fishing *Conditions Dashboard* Air Temperature 75Β°F Optimal Bite Wind Speed 6 mph Calm β€” Ideal Barometric Pressure 1016 hPa Falling β€” Feeding! Moon Phase πŸŒ’ Good EXCELLENT Excellent bite conditions. Get on the water at first light. Extended Outlook 5-Day Fishing *Forecast* TODAY Mostly Sunny 94Β° / 76Β° 9 mph wind β€’ 0% humidity FAIR WED Slight Chance Rain Showers then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 90Β° / 71Β° 14 mph wind β€’ 0% humidity SLOW THU Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 81Β° / 67Β° 9 mph wind β€’ 0% humidity SLOW FRI Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 80Β° / 69Β° 10 mph wind β€’ 0% humidity SLOW SAT Rain Showers Likely 82Β° / 70Β° 6 mph wind β€’ 0% humidity GOOD Lakes & Rivers Water Body *Profiles* 7 fishing waters within Greenville β€” with species, access, tips, and restrictions. Lake Hartwell 56,000 acres Public lake (US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir) SC–GA border near Anderson, Clemson, Westminster; ~50 min W of Greenville Largemouth Bass Spotted Bass Striped Bass Hybrid Bass Black Crappie Walleye Channel Catfish Bluegill Lake Hartwell is the marquee Upstate reservoir β€” a 56,000-acre Corps of Engineers lake on the Savannah River chain known nationally for striped-bass and spotted-bass fishing. South Carolina and Georgia hold a reciprocal license agreement, so a general fishing license from either state is honored. Tournament destination for both BASS and FLW circuits. Numerous public ramps maintained by the Corps of Engineers on both SC and GA sides. Marinas at Big Water, Portman, Hartwell, and Singing Pines. SC freshwater fishing license accepted; full reciprocity with Georgia. Daylight to night fishing permitted; night fishing for stripers in summer is a Hartwell specialty. Angler Tip Around-the-clock summer striper bite β€” find blueback herring schools on points adjacent to deep water with electronics, then run downlines at the thermocline depth (typically 25–45 ft June–September). Dawn and dusk topwater on flats can produce explosive strikes when stripers herd herring to the surface. 10 striped bass / hybrid bass combination per day, no size limit (SC side). 8 walleye/sauger per day. Standard SC freshwater creel and size limits otherwise. Reciprocal license agreement with Georgia. [Field Guide](https://www.sas.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lakes/Hartwell-Lake/) Lake Keowee 18,500 acres Public lake (Duke Energy reservoir) Oconee & Pickens Counties; ~45 min NW of Greenville Spotted Bass Largemouth Bass Black Crappie Channel Catfish Bluegill Yellow Perch Lake Keowee is the Duke Energy mountain reservoir between Hartwell and Jocassee β€” clear, deep, and structure-rich. Spotted bass dominate the gamefish population, with a quality largemouth and crappie fishery rounding out the catalog. Cooler year-round temperatures and ultra-clear water demand lighter line and finesse presentations. Multiple Duke Energy public access points and ramps at South Cove County Park, High Falls County Park, and Crooked Creek Recreation Area. SC freshwater fishing license required. Boat traffic is heavy in summer β€” fish early or late. Angler Tip Drop-shot a 4-inch finesse worm on rocky points 18–30 feet deep year-round for spotted bass. In late winter, work jerkbaits along clay banks adjacent to deep water for the prespawn bite. 14-inch minimum on largemouth bass (per SCDNR specific reservoir rule). Standard SC freshwater creel limits otherwise. [Field Guide](https://www.dnr.sc.gov/lakes/keowee/index.html) Lake Jocassee 7,565 acres Public lake (Duke Energy mountain reservoir) Pickens & Oconee Counties; ~1 hr NW of Greenville at Devils Fork State Park Brown Trout Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass Spotted Bass Walleye Lake Jocassee is the gem of the Upstate β€” a deep, cold, mountain reservoir held by Duke Energy that supports South Carolina's only year-round trophy trout fishery on still water. Brown trout regularly exceed 10 lbs; smallmouth bass and walleye round out the gamefish. Devils Fork State Park is the primary access. Surrounded by Jim Timmerman / Jocassee Gorges WMA. Boat ramp and bank access at Devils Fork State Park ($7 day-use fee). SC freshwater fishing license required. Trolling is the dominant technique. No commercial guide access without permit. Angler Tip Long-line a Sutton spoon at 30–60 ft over 100+ ft of water for browns and rainbows December through April. In summer, downrigger trolling at the thermocline (40–55 ft) is the only reliable method β€” trout suspend out over open water. 5 trout per day, 5 in possession, 15-inch minimum size. From October 1 through May 31, only one of the three fish in possession may exceed 20 inches per person per day. UNLAWFUL to use or possess corn, cheese, fish eggs, or imitations on Lake Jocassee. 14-inch minimum on largemouth bass. [Field Guide](https://www.dnr.sc.gov/lakes/jocassee/index.html) South Saluda River Stream β€” 2-mile public stretch + tributaries Public river (delayed-harvest trout stream) Greenville County between US-276/SC-11 and South Blythe Shoals Rd; ~30 min N of Greenville Rainbow Trout Brown Trout Brook Trout The South Saluda below Table Rock is the closest stocked trout water to downtown Greenville β€” a roughly 2-mile public-access stretch (downstream of the US-276/SC-11 intersection to South Blythe Shoals Rd crossing) regularly stocked since the 1960s. Delayed-harvest sections are catch-and-release with artificial lures only from November through mid-May, then open to harvest. Tall Pines WMA frontage extends fishable water further upstream. Pull-offs along Highway 11 west before Wildcat Wayside provide bank entry. Dug Mountain access (handicap-accessible fishing deck and sidewalk) is the easiest. SC freshwater fishing license + trout stamp required. Artificial lures only on delayed-harvest stretches. Angler Tip Match the SCDNR stocking calendar β€” fish two to four days after a documented release. Small spinners (Roostertail #1, Panther Martin 1/16 oz) or beadhead nymphs (size 14–18) under an indicator work the deeper runs. Be careful on slick algae-coated rocks; wading staff recommended. Delayed harvest: catch-and-release, artificial lures only, November through mid-May. After mid-May standard creel limits apply. SC freshwater fishing license + trout stamp required for anglers 16+. [Field Guide](https://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/trout/index.html) Lake Cunningham 153 acres Public lake (Greenville County park) 175 Lake Cunningham Rd, Greer, SC 29651; ~25 min NE of downtown Greenville off SC-101 Largemouth Bass Bluegill Channel Catfish Black Crappie Redear Sunfish Lake Cunningham is the largest public bass-and-bream lake inside Greenville County β€” a quiet 153-acre electric-only impoundment off SC-101 at the Greer line. County park amenities (boat ramp, fishing pier, picnic shelter, playground) make this the go-to family destination for an after-work or weekend trip without driving to Hartwell. Free public boat ramp, lighted fishing pier, and bank access at the county park. Daylight hours only (park gates close at sunset). SC freshwater fishing license required for anglers 16+. Angler Tip Topwater frog through the back coves at first light in May and June for spawning largemouth. Cane-pole bream on crickets from the pier produces stringer numbers May–July. Electric motors only β€” no gas motors of any horsepower. Standard SC freshwater creel and size limits apply. [Field Guide](https://www.greenvillerec.com/parks/lake-cunningham/) Lake Robinson 830 acres Public lake (Greer CPW reservoir) 1700 Groce Rd, Taylors, SC 29687; ~20 min NE of downtown Greenville Largemouth Bass Channel Catfish Black Crappie Bluegill Striped Bass (limited) Lake Robinson is an 830-acre Greer Commission of Public Works reservoir off Groce Road north of Taylors. The dam impounds the South Tyger River. Manageable size, public bank fishing access, and a good crappie population make this an underrated weekday lake. Greer CPW maintains the boat ramp and shoreline. Public ramp and pier off Groce Rd. Daily access fee for non-residents. Outboard motors permitted up to size limit set by Greer CPW (verify on signage). SC freshwater fishing license required. Angler Tip Brush piles in the back of the major coves hold crappie February through April β€” drop a 1/16 oz jig or live minnow under a slip float at 6–10 feet. Channel cats hit cut bait on the lower-lake flats after dark in summer. Greer CPW posts current motor and access rules at the ramp. Standard SC freshwater creel and size limits apply. [Field Guide](https://www.greercpw.com/lake-robinson/) Lake Greenwood 11,400 acres Public lake (SCE&G/Dominion reservoir) Greenwood/Laurens/Newberry Counties; ~50 min SE of Greenville Striped Bass Hybrid Bass Largemouth Bass Black Crappie Catfish Bream Lake Greenwood is the warm-water alternative to Hartwell β€” an 11,400-acre Dominion Energy reservoir on the Saluda River chain. Strong striper/hybrid fishery, excellent crappie in winter, and one of the better blue catfish bites in the western Piedmont. Closer to Greenville than the Lake Murray big-water scene. Multiple public ramps, including Lake Greenwood State Park, Riverside Park, and several SCDNR landings. SC freshwater fishing license required. Angler Tip Find the bait, find the stripers β€” graph blueback herring schools on main-lake humps and saddles, then run live herring on downlines at 25–40 ft May through September. Bridge pilings hold suspended crappie December–February. 14-inch minimum on largemouth bass. Standard SC freshwater creel and size limits otherwise. [Field Guide](https://www.dnr.sc.gov/lakes/greenwood/index.html) Did We Miss a Spot? Know a Greenville-area fishing lake, pond, or river stretch that should be on this list? Let us know. [Report a Fishing Spot](/submit-a-tip/?topic=report-a-fishing-spot) Local Experts Field *Guides* Hire a local fishing guide and put your line on the right water in Greenville. Expert captains who know Greenville waters. CP Cliff Pitts Veteran Lake Wylie guide specializing in striped bass and crappie. 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Your launch rate is locked when you approve. Community Reviews I Fished *Here* Lake Jocassee David β€’ Jun 13, 2026 Worked Lake Jocassee at first light and the bite was on. Multiple keeper Brown Trout and a few bigger ones mixed in. Lake Jocassee keeps proving why it earns a spot on every Greenville angler's short list. **Species:** Brown Trout **Lure/Bait:** Beadhead nymph dropper under indicator **Best Spot:** Productive structure near the main access Lake Keowee Anna β€’ Jun 13, 2026 Worked Lake Keowee at first light and the bite was on. Multiple keeper Spotted Bass and a few bigger ones mixed in. Lake Keowee keeps proving why it earns a spot on every Greenville angler's short list. **Species:** Spotted Bass **Lure/Bait:** Live shiner under a slip float **Best Spot:** Productive structure near the main access Lake Hartwell Wyatt β€’ Jun 13, 2026 Worked Lake Hartwell at first light and the bite was on. Multiple keeper Largemouth Bass and a few bigger ones mixed in. Lake Hartwell keeps proving why it earns a spot on every Greenville angler's short list. **Species:** Largemouth Bass **Lure/Bait:** Green-pumpkin Senko, weightless **Best Spot:** Productive structure near the main access Conestee Lake Hollis β€’ Jun 13, 2026 Quiet morning lake fishing inside the Conestee Nature Preserve. No gas motors, electric only, and you can hear the herons before you see them. Targeted bass with a spinnerbait along the lily pad edges. Lost one good fish in the pads but caught three keepers in the 2-3 lb range. Great solo lake when you want zero pressure. **Species:** Largemouth Bass **Lure/Bait:** 1/4 oz white spinnerbait **Best Spot:** Lily pad edges, east bank [See All Reviews](/fishing-reviews/) Share Your Trip Fished a Greenville-area lake or river? Tell us about it in 280 characters or fewer. Water Body Fished * Select a water body... Lake Hartwell Lake Keowee Lake Jocassee South Saluda River Lake Cunningham Lake Robinson Lake Greenwood Other Lake / Pond Other River / Creek Your First Name * How Was the Fishing? * (280 characters max) Species Caught Select species... Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Crappie Catfish Bluegill / Bream Trout Multiple Species Other Lure / Bait That Worked Best Spot / Area on the Water Submit Review Community Here *We...* Reel Them *In...* Big catches, personal bests, and tournament fish from Greenville anglers. Anna β€” Lake Jocassee Worked the structure at first light. The 12 lb channel cat Brown Trout hit on the second cast right where the bottom drops off. Released to fight another day. Lake Jocassee produced again. **Brown Trout** 12 lb channel cat Marcus β€” Lake Keowee Worked the structure at first light. The 18-inch keeper Spotted Bass hit on the second cast right where the bottom drops off. Released to fight another day. Lake Keowee produced again. **Spotted Bass** 18-inch keeper Wyatt β€” Lake Hartwell Worked the structure at first light. The 5 lb 3 oz Largemouth Bass hit on the second cast right where the bottom drops off. Released to fight another day. Lake Hartwell produced again. **Largemouth Bass** 5 lb 3 oz Your First Name * Where Did You Catch It? Species * Select species... Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Crappie Catfish Bluegill Trout Other Weight / Length / Details Tell Us About It * (200 chars max) Photo or Video (optional, max 8MB) Submit Catch Cast Them *Cold...* Your favorite post-fishing spots. Where do you go when the rods are stowed? Anna Loaded the boat at Lake Jocassee by 11, dropped it on the trailer, and met the crew at Carolina Ale House β€” Woodruff Road in Woodruff Road by one. Pulled off the bibs, ordered a Cucumber Margarita, and re-told the morning over a flight. Downtown Greenville at its best after a good morning on the water. **Carolina Ale House β€” Woodruff Road** β€” Cucumber Margarita Marcus Loaded the boat at Lake Keowee by 11, dropped it on the trailer, and met the crew at The Community Tap in Wade Hampton by one. Pulled off the bibs, ordered a Cold IPA flight, and re-told the morning over a flight. Downtown Greenville at its best after a good morning on the water. **The Community Tap** β€” Cold IPA flight Wyatt Loaded the boat at Lake Hartwell by 11, dropped it on the trailer, and met the crew at Quest Brewing Co. in West End / Old Buncombe by one. Pulled off the bibs, ordered a Smiling Politely IPA, and re-told the morning over a flight. 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[Learn About Gear Advertising](/contact/) South Carolina DNR SCDNR *Regulations* License requirements, bag limits, and size limits for Greenville waters. Always verify current regulations at ' . here_dnr_url() . '. SC Fishing Licenses SC Resident Annual Age 16+ required to fish all public waters $10.00 SC Resident Senior (65+) Reduced rate for SC residents age 65 and over $5.00 Non-Resident Annual Required for all non-SC residents age 16+ $35.00 Non-Resident 3-Day Short-term license for visiting anglers $11.00 Free Fishing Days May 25 (Memorial Weekend) and July 4 β€” no license required FREE Boating Permit (Lakes) Greenville Water / SJWD permit required for Lake Bowen, Blalock, Cooley, Lyman Varies Bag & Size Limits β€” Greenville Waters Largemouth Bass 5 combined black bass **Min Size:**No statewide minimum; 14" on Lake Blalock and select lakes Per SCDNR eRegulations. Combined limit includes smallmouth, redeye, spotted. Smallmouth Bass See black bass limit **Min Size:**12" minimum statewide Per SC Code 50-13-210. Pacolet and Tyger rivers included in 5-fish combined. Crappie (Black & White) 20 per day **Min Size:**8" minimum statewide Per SC Code 50-13-220. 8-inch size limit effective 2012. Blue Catfish 25 per day **Min Size:**Only 2 fish over 32" per person Per SCDNR eRegulations. Lake Edwin Johnson: 3 catfish creel limit. Bluegill / Bream 30 per day statewide **Min Size:**No minimum Per SCDNR eRegulations. Lake Edwin Johnson: 10 bream creel limit. Redbreast sunfish: 15/day separately. Trout (all species) 5 per day trout season **Min Size:**No minimum (stocked) Stocking schedule posted by SCDNR each season Special Rules & Alerts for Greenville Waters - **Lake Bowen & Blalock:** Boating permit required from Greenville Water. Gas motor HP restrictions β€” check current Greenville Water rules before launching. - **Lake Blalock Special:** 14-inch minimum size for black bass. 5 combined black bass daily limit. Check closure status after Hurricane Helene impacts. - **Lake Craig & Edwin Johnson:** No gasoline engines β€” electric trolling motors only. Lake Edwin Johnson also enforces SCDNR creel limits: 10 bream, 3 bass, 3 catfish. - **Free Fishing Days 2026:** May 25 (Memorial Day weekend) and July 4 β€” no fishing license required on these two days. - **Rivers (Pacolet, Tyger, Lawson's Fork):** Statewide creel limits apply. No boating permits required. SCDNR fishing license required for anglers 16+. Regulations shown are for general reference. Always verify current rules with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources at **www.dnr.sc.gov** or by calling the SCDNR Wildlife Helpline. Regulations may change each season. Municipal reservoir rules (Greenville Water, SJWD) are set separately from SCDNR. Spawn Timing & Key Dates Season *Calendar* SC DNR stocks May-June annually SC DNR stocks November-January Bottom fishing with cut bait Spawn timing is approximate and based on typical Greenville water temperature patterns. Actual timing varies by year and water body. SCDNR trout stocking schedules are published annually β€” visit www.dnr.sc.gov for exact dates and stocking locations. Questions and Answers Fishing *FAQ* Common questions about fishing in the Greenville area, answered. - Do I need a fishing license to fish in Greenville SC? Yes. All anglers age 16 and older need a South Carolina fishing license to fish public waters in Greenville. Licenses are available at https://www.dnr.sc.gov or at local sporting goods and tackle shops. Verify current resident and non-resident fees, senior discounts, and free fishing days with SCDNR. - What are the best fishing lakes near Greenville SC? Greenville has four public fishing lakes. Lake Bowen (1,534 acres) near Inman is the largest and best for largemouth bass and crappie. Lake Blalock (1,200 acres) near Chesnee is excellent for crappie around the bridge pilings and Buck's Creek. Lake Cooley (330 acres) is the clearest and holds the county's biggest crappie. Lake Lyman (500 acres) produces high numbers of smaller crappie. Lake Craig and Lake Edwin Johnson offer peaceful fishing with electric motors only. All municipal lakes require a boating permit from Greenville Water or SJWD. - When is the best time to fish for crappie in Greenville? The best crappie fishing in Greenville is during the spring spawn, which typically runs from late March through April when water temperatures reach 55-65 degrees F. Fish move into shallower water (2-6 feet) around structure, brush piles, and bridge pilings. Lake Cooley is the top pick for big crappie during the spawn. Lake Blalock's bridge area and stump flats near the dam are also productive. A second run occurs in fall (October-November) when fish stage deeper at 12-18 feet as water cools. - Can you kayak fish on Greenville lakes? Yes β€” kayak fishing is well-suited for Greenville lakes, especially the smaller electric-only lakes. Lake Craig at Croft State Park offers kayak and canoe rentals ($5 for 2 hours) β€” you can bring your own or rent on-site with no boating permit required for human-powered craft. The Pacolet River and Tyger River system are excellent for kayak fishing β€” both offer scenic float trips combining paddling and bass fishing. The Pacolet River Blueway (50+ miles) includes multiple put-in and take-out points. Electric-only rules at Lake Edwin Johnson also make it kayak-ideal. - What species can I catch in the Pacolet and Tyger Rivers? The Pacolet River is Greenville's best-kept secret β€” a diverse bass fishery with largemouth, smallmouth, spotted bass, and rock bass in rocky shoals. Catfish (channel, blue, and flathead) are abundant. The Tyger River system features smallmouth bass introduced by SCDNR, Alabama bass, Bartram's bass, largemouth, and various sunfish. Both rivers offer excellent catch-and-release bass fishing exceeding 18 inches. Fly fishing for bass on subsurface patterns is particularly productive on the Pacolet near Glendale Shoals. Access multiple road crossings for wade fishing or run float trips by kayak. - Do Greenville lakes get trout stocked? SCDNR stocks select Greenville waters with trout, typically in spring and fall when water temperatures are suitable. Stocking locations and schedules are posted annually on the SCDNR website at ' . here_dnr_url() . ' β€” search for the freshwater trout stocking report. The standard trout bag limit is 5 per day during stocking season. Check the current SCDNR schedule for specific lakes and streams stocked near Greenville. Lake Edwin Johnson (managed by SCDNR) has historically received stocking β€” verify current status with SCDNR. ITS ALL HERE! 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