61 public waters in the Upstate region — 23 lakes/reservoirs and 38 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.
Clifton Mill Number Three Pond (2,016 acres) sits in Spartanburg 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.
Spartanburg County, South Carolina — Lyman Lake is a 398-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.
Lake Cooley (335 acres) sits in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, 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.
Lake William C Bowen (269 acres) sits in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, 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.
South Pacolet River Reservoir Number One (213 acres) sits in Spartanburg 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.
Lake Edwin Johnson (147 acres) sits in Spartanburg 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.
In Spartanburg County, South-Carolina, Lake Craig is a 131-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.
Spartanburg and Lexington Counties, South Carolina — Silver Lake is a 111-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.
Spartanburg County, South-Carolina — Tyger Lake is a 101-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.
Spartanburg County, South-Carolina — Lake Blalock is a 95-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 Spartanburg County, South-Carolina, Apalachee Lake is a 87-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.
Berry Shoals Pond, a 73-acre lake in Spartanburg 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.
Twin Lakes (65 acres) sits in Orangeburg and Spartanburg Counties, South Carolina, managed by South Carolina DNR (public water access). An SCDNR State Lake or small public pond — managed and stocked for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, shellcracker (redear), Channel Catfish and Crappie, with a pier and bank access. Some have their own creel or boat-motor rules; a few are drained on a rotation.
In Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Lake Johnson is a 38-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.
Spartanburg County, South-Carolina — Chestnut Lake is a 24-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 Spartanburg County, South Carolina, G Johnson Lake is a 24-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.
Little Thicketty Creek Pond (22 acres) sits in Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties, 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.
Spartanburg County, South-Carolina — Lake Emory 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.
Pierce Acres Lake, a 18-acre lake in Spartanburg 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.
Park Lake (15 acres) sits in Spartanburg 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.
Spartanburg County, South Carolina — Duncan Park Lake is a 14-acre lake, managed by City 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.
Lake Saranac, a 13-acre lake in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, managed by State Department of Natural Resources: 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.
Flatwood Lake, a 10-acre lake in Spartanburg 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.
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.
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.
Fairforest Creek runs 54 km through Spartanburg and Union 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.
Pacolet River runs 80 km through Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union and 1 more county in 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.
Union, Spartanburg, Newberry and 1 more county in South Carolina — Tyger River is a 77 km stream: 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.
North Pacolet River (44 km) flows through Spartanburg 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.
In Spartanburg County, South Carolina, North Tyger River is a 37 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.
Spartanburg County, South Carolina — Lawsons Fork Creek is a 33 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.
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.
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.
In Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Buck Creek is a 18 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.
Jimmies Creek runs 16 km through Spartanburg 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.
In Spartanburg and Union Counties, South Carolina, Dutchman Creek is a 16 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 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.
Union and Spartanburg Counties, South Carolina — Sugar Creek is a 13 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.
Little Thicketty Creek (12 km) flows through Cherokee 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.
Cedar Shoals Creek runs 11 km through Spartanburg and Union 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.
Warrior Creek (11 km) flows through Laurens 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 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 Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Greene 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.
In Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Big Ferguson 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.
Kennedy Creek runs 11 km through Spartanburg and Union 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.
Twomile Creek (10 km) flows through Spartanburg 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.
In Union, Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties, South Carolina, Mill Creek is a 9 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.
In Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Obed 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.
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.
Peters Creek runs 8 km through Spartanburg 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.
In Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Jordan 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.
Bens Creek (9 km) flows through Spartanburg 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.
In Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Hooper Creek is a 7 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 Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Motlow Creek is a 8 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 Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Kelsey 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.
In Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Hughes Creek is a 6 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.
Spartanburg County, South Carolina — Wards 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.
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.
Dillard Creek runs 8 km through Spartanburg 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.
Spartanburg County, South Carolina — Casey 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.
Across its mapped waters, Spartanburg County holds 20 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Redbreast Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, Bowfin and Longnose Gar.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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