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Water & Wilderness Adventures
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Wildlife Management Areas
Pickens County is in District I, and Dan Rankin is the contact for this
area regarding fisheries, 153 Hopewell Road, Pendleton, SC 29670. (864)
654-6346. The contact person for Region I (which includes Pickens County)
is Sam Stokes. He will be resourceful regarding mountain hunting. 153
Hopewell Road, Pendleton, SC 29670. (864) 654-1671.
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is also a toll-free hotline for hunters and anglers to pursue their sport.
1-800-ASK-FISH (275-3474) gives an up-to-date fishing report for South
Carolina's major lakes as well as information on fishing regulations. For
information on South Carolina hunting and fishing rules, regulations and
license fees, contact the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources,
PO Box 167, Columbia, SC 29202. Call (803) 734-3886 or (864) 654-6346 for
fisheries; (864) 654-1671 for game.
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Lake Jocassee
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Lake Jocassee
Completed by Duke Power Company
in 1973, Lake Jocassee's 75 miles of shoreline and 7,565 acres of water
have been a valuable source of energy and recreation in northwestern South
Carolina. Jocassee is the only lake in South Carolina offering both trophy
trout and smallmouth bass, and has become a favorite fishing spot for
anglers throughout the Southeast. The deep, crystal clear water provides
an excellent habitat for many species of fish, including brown trout,
rainbow trout, white bass, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, bluegill and
black crappie. Named "Place of the Lost One" because of the
legend of the Indian maiden, Jocassee, who was said to have drowned
herself in grief over the murder of her lover, this popular recreation
area is surrounded by mountains and waterfalls. Located in Pickens and
Oconee Counties. |
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Creek Landing, Twelve Mile Park and Twin Lakes, Clemson
offer boat access in Pickens
County. Lake Hartwell affords rewarding fishing opportunities for the avid
sportsman. The lake has an abundance of species including largemouth bass,
black crappie, bluegill bream, hybrid bass, walleyed pike, white and
striped bass, and chain pickerel.
Lake Hartwell,
Clemson
There are five commercial
marinas on the lake. All of the marinas have launching ramps, and some
have boat rentals available. In addition there are dozens of launching
ramps dotted throughout the shorelines of the lake. The lake comprises
nearly 56,000 acres of water. It was created by the U.S. Army Corps of
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Fishing on Lake Keowee |
Lake Keowee, Pickens
This lake is an extremely
popular fishing area. With thousands of acres of cool, clear water and
hundreds of miles of shoreline, the lake provides a number of species,
including rainbow and brown trout; small, large and white bass; black
crappie; bluegill and threadfin shad. Boat access Crowe Creek, Mile Creek
Park, Warpath Landing, Gap Hill Landing.
Lake Oolenoy, Pickens
A boat ramp provides private
boat access to the 67-acre Lake Oolenoy. Private boat restrictions apply;
only private boats with electric trolling motors allowed. Rental canoes,
kayaks and pedal boats are available at Lake Pinnacle during the summer
months contingent upon the availability of lifeguards. Anglers enjoy
fishing in Pinnacle Lake and Lake Oolenoy for bass, bream and catfish. A
South Carolina fishing license is required. A handicap accessible fishing
pier is located on Lake Oolenoy. These lakes are part of Table Rock State
Park, which is located twelve miles north of Pickens on SC 11. |
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Eastatoe River, Pickens
Photo by Bob Spalding
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Eastatoe River,
Pickens
The Eastatoe River is part of
the Jocassee Gorges. It offers fishing opportunities for those who enjoy
fishing trout streams. Eastatoe River is one of the most popular trout
streams. Fishermen enjoy catching coldwater trout here. Eastatoe River is
in the Eastatoe Valley.
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