Fishing Lake Keowee

AKA: Keowee Lake

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Lake Keowee, SC

Popular Fish Species Lake Keowee, SC

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.

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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.Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Keowee

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Lake Keowee Amenities

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Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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