Fishing Clarks Hill Lake
AKA: Lake Strom Thurmond
Popular Fish Species Clarks Hill Lake, GA
Largemouth Bass Fishing
Currently, largemouth bass are thriving in Clarks Hill Lake due to excellent fisheries management and plenty of cover for both baitfish and bass. Fishing for largemouth bass is good virtually any time they are shallow - in spring, mornings in summer, and during warm fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure.
Striped Bass Fishing
This year, striped bass are again a favorite of many locals and fishing guides at Clarks Hill Lake. Striped bass are plentiful and grow to bragging size. Being successful at fishing for stripers is a matter of locating schools of bait, and the wolf packs of stripers which are likely to be nearby. Fish finders are a big help in locating these roaming schools. Live bait is very effective here, and stripers can be caught year round.
Bluegill/Shellcracker
Fishing for bluegill is a time-honored tradition at Clarks Hill Lake. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the shellcracker population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available.
Clarks Hill Lake Fishing Video
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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, striped bass, hybrid striped bass and chain pickerel at Lake Strom Thurmond in Georgia.
Considered one of the top 20 bass-fishing lakes in the Southeast, Clarks Hill Lake AKA Lake Strom Thurmond is a 71,000-acre reservoir located along the eastern border of the state, at Clarks Hill, SC. The lake has 1,200 miles of shoreline, 400 of which are in GA, so there are plenty of places to wet a line. Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake. Clarks Hill Lake, also known as J. Strom Thurmond Lake, is a premier fishing destination located on the border of Georgia and South Carolina.
Primary fish species residing in Clarks Hill Lake
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Lake Strom Thurmond Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Fishing Boat Rentals
Clarks Hill Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
706 309-0046
Keg Creek Watersports
Rentals: Kayaks
706 339-0386
Safe Harbor Trade Winds Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
706 541-1380
Soap Creek Marina and Resort
Rentals: Pontoon boats
706 359-4100
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
220 Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, at the south end of the Highway 220 Bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
Cherokee Boat Launch Ramp
Located on the north side of the western arm of the lake, at the north end of the Augusta Highway Bridge, this is a five-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Keg Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, at the north end of the Washington Road Bridge, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Lake Springs Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Lake Springs Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Mallard Lane Boat Launch Ramp
Located on the north side of the western arm of the lake, off Mallard Lane, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.
Pointes West Boat Launch Ramp
Located on the south side of the western arm of the lake, off Pike Avenue, this is a five-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Ridge Road Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the southwest side of the lake, off Ridge Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Soap Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, at the north end of the I-378 Bridge, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.
White Rock Road Boat Launch Ramp
Located on the north side of the western arm of the lake, at the end of White Rock Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.
Wildwood Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Dogwood Lane, this is a six-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Marinas
Clarks Hill Marina
4271 Old Lincolnton Rd
Appling, GA 30802
706 309-0046
Safe Harbor Trade Winds Marina
5577 Marina Pkwy
Appling, GA 30802
706 541-1380
Soap Creek Marina and Resort
3000 Soap Creek Lodge Rd
Lincolnton, GA 30817
706 359-4100
Fishing Guides On Clarks Hill Lake
Little River Guide Service - stripers
Reel N Time Fishing Charters - crappie, stripers
William Sasser Guide Service - crappie, stripers
Fishing License
Click here for a Georgia Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Broad River Campground - 706 359-2053
Bobby Brown State Campground - 706 283-5500
Hester's Ferry Campground - 706 359-2746
Elijah Clark State Park Campground - 706 359-3458
Big Hart Campground - 706 595-8613
Winfield Campground - 706 541-0147
Ridge Road Campground - 706 541-0282
Wildwood Park Campground - 706 541-0586
Petersburg Campground - 706 541-9464
Lake Springs Campground - 800 533-3478
Clarks Hill Lake GA Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Clarks Hill Lake
Clarks Hill Marina
4271 Old Lincolnton Rd
Appling, GA 30802
706 309-0046
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Clarks Hill Lake provides anglers a choice of fishing for stripers, hybrid striped bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill, sunfish and chain pickerel along the eastern border of Georgia.
