61 public waters in the Upstate region — 26 lakes/reservoirs and 35 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on an South Carolina licence.
See every public fishing venue in South Carolina on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
North Saluda Reservoir (1,037 acres) sits in Greenville County, South Carolina, managed by South Carolina DNR (public water access). An Upstate water-supply reservoir (Bowen, Blalock, Cooley, Robinson, Cunningham) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bream, Crappie and Channel Catfish. Electric-motor or small-outboard water, managed by the local water district.
Table Rock Reservoir is a 451-acre Upstate lake in Greenville County managed for brown trout, largemouth bass and blue catfish. The cooler mountain-fed system supports a quality trout fishery alongside warmwater species, offering Upstate anglers diverse seasonal opportunities.
In Greenville and Pickens Counties, South Carolina, Saluda Lake is a 303-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR (public water access). An Upstate water-supply reservoir (Bowen, Blalock, Cooley, Robinson, Cunningham) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bream, Crappie and Channel Catfish. Electric-motor or small-outboard water, managed by the local water district.
In Greenville County, South Carolina, Lake Cunningham is a 172-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR. An Upstate water-supply reservoir (Bowen, Blalock, Cooley, Robinson, Cunningham) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bream, Crappie and Channel Catfish. Electric-motor or small-outboard water, managed by the local water district.
Greenville County, South-Carolina — Lake Lanier is a 85-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lake Conestee, a 50-acre lake in Greenville County, South-Carolina, managed by South Carolina DNR: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Greenville County, South Carolina, Conestee Lake is a 46-acre lake, managed by Non-Governmental Organization. An Upstate water-supply reservoir (Bowen, Blalock, Cooley, Robinson, Cunningham) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bream, Crappie and Channel Catfish. Electric-motor or small-outboard water, managed by the local water district.
In Greenville County, South-Carolina, Harpers Folly Lake is a 44-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Greenville County, South-Carolina — Trollingwood Lake is a 41-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Greenville County, South-Carolina — Water Shed Four Reservoir is a 32-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Greenville County, South Carolina, Furman Lake is a 28-acre lake, managed by County Land. An Upstate water-supply reservoir (Bowen, Blalock, Cooley, Robinson, Cunningham) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bream, Crappie and Channel Catfish. Electric-motor or small-outboard water, managed by the local water district.
Greenville County, South-Carolina — Water Shed Number One Reservoir is a 26-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Rutledge Lake (24 acres) sits in Greenville County, South-Carolina, managed by South Carolina DNR. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Greenville County, South-Carolina, Watershed Lake Number 4C is a 22-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Greenville County, South-Carolina, Hunts Lake is a 20-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Greenville County, South-Carolina, Water Shed Three Reservoir is a 20-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Greenville County, South Carolina, Parris Mountain Holding Pond is a 18-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR (public water access). A Piedmont / Midlands power reservoir (Wateree / Wylie / Greenwood / Monticello) — Largemouth Bass, a strong white-Perch and Crappie fishery, trophy blue and Flathead Catfish, and stocked hybrid or Striped Bass. Warm discharge keeps the winter bite going on several.
Water Shed Five Reservoir, a 17-acre lake in Greenville County, South-Carolina, managed by South Carolina DNR: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Berrys Millpond Lake (17 acres) sits in Greenville County, South Carolina, managed by Non-Governmental Organization. An Upstate water-supply reservoir (Bowen, Blalock, Cooley, Robinson, Cunningham) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bream, Crappie and Channel Catfish. Electric-motor or small-outboard water, managed by the local water district.
Greenville County, South-Carolina — North Lake is a 17-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Berrys Millpond (17 acres) sits in Greenville County, South-Carolina, managed by South Carolina DNR. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Greenville County, South-Carolina, Friddle Lake is a 16-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Greenville County, South-Carolina — Belue Lake is a 16-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Oak Grove Lake (13 acres) sits in Greenville County, South Carolina, managed by South Carolina DNR (public water access). An Upstate water-supply reservoir (Bowen, Blalock, Cooley, Robinson, Cunningham) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bream, Crappie and Channel Catfish. Electric-motor or small-outboard water, managed by the local water district.
Greenville County, South Carolina — Tall Pine Lakes is a 11-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR (public water access): An Upstate water-supply reservoir (Bowen, Blalock, Cooley, Robinson, Cunningham) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bream, Crappie and Channel Catfish. Electric-motor or small-outboard water, managed by the local water district.
Greenville County, South Carolina — Stone Lake is a 7-acre lake, managed by South Carolina DNR (public water access): An Upstate water-supply reservoir (Bowen, Blalock, Cooley, Robinson, Cunningham) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bream, Crappie and Channel Catfish. Electric-motor or small-outboard water, managed by the local water district.
The Saluda — the Lower Saluda tailwater below Lake Murray is a cold, year-round put-and-take (and holdover) Trout fishery running through Columbia, one of the southernmost Trout rivers in the country. Above the lake it's a redeye-bass and redbreast river.
In Laurens, Spartanburg, Greenville and 2 more counties in South Carolina, Enoree River is a 176 km river or creek. A Piedmont South Carolina river (Broad / Saluda / Enoree / Tyger / Reedy) — Redeye Bass on the shoals, largemouth and Spotted Bass in the pools, Redbreast Sunfish, Bluegill, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade or paddle; access at bridges and county landings.
Reedy River runs 107 km through Greenville and Laurens Counties, South Carolina: A Piedmont South Carolina river (Broad / Saluda / Enoree / Tyger / Reedy) — Redeye Bass on the shoals, largemouth and Spotted Bass in the pools, Redbreast Sunfish, Bluegill, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade or paddle; access at bridges and county landings.
South Tyger River (77 km) flows through Spartanburg and Greenville Counties, South Carolina. A Piedmont South Carolina river (Broad / Saluda / Enoree / Tyger / Reedy) — Redeye Bass on the shoals, largemouth and Spotted Bass in the pools, Redbreast Sunfish, Bluegill, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade or paddle; access at bridges and county landings.
South Saluda River runs 38 km through Pickens and Greenville Counties, South Carolina: An Upstate (Oconee / Pickens / Greenville) mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, with native Brook Trout in the headwaters of the Chattooga, Chauga and Eastatoe systems. The freshwater licence covers Trout; a Wildlife Management Area permit is needed on the WMA reaches.
Middle Tyger River runs 34 km through Spartanburg and Greenville Counties, South Carolina: A Piedmont South Carolina river (Broad / Saluda / Enoree / Tyger / Reedy) — Redeye Bass on the shoals, largemouth and Spotted Bass in the pools, Redbreast Sunfish, Bluegill, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade or paddle; access at bridges and county landings.
Greenville and Pickens Counties, South Carolina — North Saluda River is a 32 km stream: An Upstate (Oconee / Pickens / Greenville) mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, with native Brook Trout in the headwaters of the Chattooga, Chauga and Eastatoe systems. The freshwater licence covers Trout; a Wildlife Management Area permit is needed on the WMA reaches.
In Spartanburg and Greenville Counties, South Carolina, South Pacolet River is a 39 km river or creek. An Upstate (Oconee / Pickens / Greenville) mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, with native Brook Trout in the headwaters of the Chattooga, Chauga and Eastatoe systems. The freshwater licence covers Trout; a Wildlife Management Area permit is needed on the WMA reaches.
Middle Saluda River (31 km) flows through Greenville and Pickens Counties, South Carolina. An Upstate (Oconee / Pickens / Greenville) mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, with native Brook Trout in the headwaters of the Chattooga, Chauga and Eastatoe systems. The freshwater licence covers Trout; a Wildlife Management Area permit is needed on the WMA reaches.
South Rabon Creek (20 km) flows through Laurens and Greenville Counties, South Carolina. A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Oolenoy River (15 km) flows through Pickens and Greenville Counties, South Carolina. An Upstate (Oconee / Pickens / Greenville) mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, with native Brook Trout in the headwaters of the Chattooga, Chauga and Eastatoe systems. The freshwater licence covers Trout; a Wildlife Management Area permit is needed on the WMA reaches.
In Greenville and Spartanburg Counties, South Carolina, Gilder Creek is a 14 km river or creek. A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Durbin Creek (15 km) flows through Laurens, Greenville and Spartanburg Counties, South Carolina. A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
In Greenville County, South Carolina, Huff Creek is a 13 km river or creek. A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Greenville and Anderson Counties, South Carolina — Grove Creek is a 12 km stream: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Greenville County, South Carolina — Brushy Creek is a 11 km stream: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Carpenter Creek runs 11 km through Pickens and Greenville Counties, South Carolina: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
In Greenville and Spartanburg Counties, South Carolina, Rocky Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
In Greenville County, South Carolina, Mountain Creek is a 10 km river or creek. A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Matthews Creek (10 km) flows through Greenville and Pickens Counties, South Carolina. An Upstate (Oconee / Pickens / Greenville) mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, with native Brook Trout in the headwaters of the Chattooga, Chauga and Eastatoe systems. The freshwater licence covers Trout; a Wildlife Management Area permit is needed on the WMA reaches.
Greenville County, South Carolina — Calahan Branch is a 6 km stream: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Horse Creek runs 10 km through Greenville and Laurens Counties, South Carolina: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Jamison Mill Creek runs 9 km through Greenville and Spartanburg Counties, South Carolina: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Mush Creek (8 km) flows through Greenville County, South Carolina. A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Payne Branch (10 km) flows through Greenville County, South Carolina. A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Vaughn Creek runs 8 km through Greenville County, South Carolina: An Upstate (Oconee / Pickens / Greenville) mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, with native Brook Trout in the headwaters of the Chattooga, Chauga and Eastatoe systems. The freshwater licence covers Trout; a Wildlife Management Area permit is needed on the WMA reaches.
Laurel Creek (9 km) flows through Greenville County, South Carolina. An Upstate (Oconee / Pickens / Greenville) mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, with native Brook Trout in the headwaters of the Chattooga, Chauga and Eastatoe systems. The freshwater licence covers Trout; a Wildlife Management Area permit is needed on the WMA reaches.
Anderson and Greenville Counties, South Carolina — Hurricane Creek is a 8 km stream: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Gap Creek (9 km) flows through Greenville County, South Carolina. An Upstate (Oconee / Pickens / Greenville) mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, with native Brook Trout in the headwaters of the Chattooga, Chauga and Eastatoe systems. The freshwater licence covers Trout; a Wildlife Management Area permit is needed on the WMA reaches.
Laurens and Greenville Counties, South Carolina — Stoddard Creek is a 9 km stream: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Pickens and Greenville Counties, South Carolina — Machine Creek is a 7 km stream: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Maple Creek (7 km) flows through Spartanburg and Greenville Counties, South Carolina. A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Greenville County, South Carolina — Devils Fork Creek is a 7 km stream: An Upstate (Oconee / Pickens / Greenville) mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, with native Brook Trout in the headwaters of the Chattooga, Chauga and Eastatoe systems. The freshwater licence covers Trout; a Wildlife Management Area permit is needed on the WMA reaches.
Barton Creek runs 8 km through Greenville County, South Carolina: A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Clear Creek (7 km) flows through Greenville County, South Carolina. A warmwater South Carolina river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Across its mapped waters, Greenville County holds 24 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Redbreast Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, Black Crappie and Bowfin.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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