Fishing Lake Keowee

AKA: Keowee Lake

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Lake Keowee, SC

Popular Fish Species Lake Keowee, SC

Lake Keowee Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Currently, largemouth bass are thriving in Lake Keowee 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 choices. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure. Other bass to be caught here include smallmouth bass and spotted bass,

Black Crappie

Black crappie reside in good numbers throughout Lake Keowee, and they are now averaging a very good size. Crappie fishing is excellent this year and they are running in sizeable schools. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate shallow brush and vegetation. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water. White crappie, in smaller numbers, also make this lake their home.

Spotted Bass Fishing

A healthy population of spotted bass populate the waters of Lake Keowee. The lake is recognized as one of the top spotted bass lakes in the area. Fishing for spots is often productive around any kind of structure, especially rock and rip-rap. Road beds, creek channels and rocky points are all good places to begin. Swim baits, crankbaits, tube sorms and jigs all work well here.

Lake Keowee Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, black crappie, white crappie, rainbow trout, brown trout, bluegill and yellow perch at Lake Keowee in South Carolina.

Lush green trees, deep turquoise water and great fishing make Lake Keowee a nice setting, and a good choice for your next fishing trip or family vacation. This 18,000-acre lake in the northwest part of the state has 300 miles of shoreline which is heavily populated with a nice mix of fish species.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Keowee

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Lake Keowee 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

High Falls Boat Rentals
Rentals: Pontoon boats
864 309-8160

Keowee Lakeshop
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks and pontoons
864 944-1111

Lake Keowee Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks, canoes and pontoons
864 882-2047

Lake Keowee WaterSports Rentals
Rentals: Pontoon boats
828 279-3181

Sunset Marina on Lake Keowee
Rentals: Pontoon boats
864 481-9400

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Cane Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Cane Creek Landing Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Crooked Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Arvee Lane, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Crowe Creek Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Crowe Creek Access Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Fall Creek Landing Boat Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off State Road S-37-44, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Fall Creek Landing Boat Ramp #2
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Landing Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

High Falls Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off High Falls Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Keowee Town Landing Dock
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Keowee Town Landing Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Mile Creek Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off State Road S-39-327, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

South Cove County Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off S Cove Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Stump Creek Landing Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Kershaw Lane, this is a two one-lane, concrete ramps with docks and paved parking.

Warpath Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off War Path Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Marinas

Keowee Key Marina
563 Tall Ship Dr #4308
Salem, SC 29676
864 944-0863

Sunset Marina on Lake Keowee
900 Gap Hill Rd
Six Mile, SC 29682
864 481-9400