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| South Carolina Trout Fishing | |
| Trout Fishing in South Carolina The 5 primary trouts are the rainbow, brook, brown, cutthroat and lake trout. Brown trout are considered the most difficult to catch and brookies are the easiest. Pure cold water is key to survival of the trouts and the brook trout is the most sensitive to temperature. The others are comfortable in slightly warmer waters. Trout Fishing Lakes In South Carolina Lake Jocassee is the only major lake in South Carolina with a significant population of trout. Some other, smaller lakes, ponds and rivers contain trout as well. Visit the South Carolina Depatment of Natural Resources website for information on trout stocking in South Carolina. The Chattooga River produced the South Carolina state record brook trout and the state record brown trout and rainbow trout were both taken from Lake Jocassee. Rainbow Trout
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Organizations & Resources Cutthroat
Trout Conservation
The states list to the left can direct you to information about trout fishing in other states. All About Fishing for Trout in South Carolina. |
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RAINBOW TROUT |
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42 lbs - 2 oz |
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11 lbs - 5 oz |
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52 - 68 Degrees |
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Prefers generally clear flowing waters with turbulence for oxygenation over gravel, rock or sandy bottoms. |
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BROOK TROUT |
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14 lbs - 8 oz |
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2 lbs - 6 oz |
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52 to 64 Degrees |
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Prefers clear cold water with moderate current over gravel, rocks or sand. |
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BROWN TROUT |
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41 lbs - 7 oz |
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17 lbs - 9 oz |
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56 - 64 Degrees |
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Prefers slightly stained cool water with minimum current over rock or sandy bottoms with heavy cover. |
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