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LAKE JOCASSEE

Lake Jocassee Fishing Guide

Lake Jocassee has lake-specific South Carolina rules, especially for trout and largemouth bass. Use the current SCDNR lake page and statewide freshwater regulations for the method and species you plan to fish.

FISH OF LAKE JOCASSEE

Fish of Lake Jocassee

Tap a fish to open its Lake Jocassee guide and learn more about the species found here.

Lake Monkey artwork of Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

SC state record16 lb 2 ozLake Marion · 1949+1 tied record catch — open fish for details
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Lake Monkey artwork of Spotted Bass

Spotted Bass

SC state record8 lb 5 ozLake Jocassee · 2001
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Lake Monkey artwork of Black Crappie

Black Crappie

SC state record5 lb 0 ozLake Moultrie · 1957
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Lake Monkey artwork of Bluegill

Bluegill

SC state record3 lb 4 ozLancaster County · 1973
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Lake Monkey artwork of Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass

SC state record9 lb 7 ozLake Jocassee · 2001
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Lake Monkey artwork of Brown Trout

Brown Trout

SC state record17 lb 9.5 ozLake Jocassee · 1987
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Lake Monkey artwork of Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout

SC state record11 lb 5 ozLake Jocassee · 1993
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Lake Monkey artwork of White Bass

White Bass

SC state record5 lb 4.8 ozLake Murray · 2006
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Lake Monkey artwork of Bartram's Bass

Bartram's Bass

SC state record5 lb 2.5 ozLake Jocassee · 2001
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Lake Monkey artwork of Redbreast Sunfish

Redbreast Sunfish

SC state record2 lb 0 ozLumber River · 1975
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Lake Monkey artwork of Blueback Herring

Blueback Herring

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Lake Monkey artwork of Threadfin Shad

Threadfin Shad

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Freshwater state records sourced from South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Records can change; check the official lists for the latest information.
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EXPLORE LAKE JOCASSEE

Plan your fishing day

Lake Jocassee maps & depthOpen the lake map, depth information and official mapping resources.Lake Jocassee boat rampsFind launch sites, public access and practical ramp information.Lake Jocassee Lake HubFind guides, food, services and useful trip-planning information.Lake Jocassee events & tournamentsSee upcoming fishing tournaments and other worthwhile lake-area events.
CURRENT FISHING REPORT

Official fishing report

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Fishing license

Buy / manage a South Carolina fishing license
  • Lake Jocassee is entirely in South Carolina, so South Carolina freshwater licensing and lake-specific rules control.
  • Regulations and license requirements can change; recheck SCDNR before fishing.
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Official regulations

SCDNR Lake Jocassee regulationsCurrent lake-specific Jocassee rules for largemouth bass and trout.South Carolina fishing regulationsCurrent statewide freshwater rules and regulation resources.
KEEP YOUR CATCH

Fish consumption information

Current SCDES Lake Jocassee guidance lists one meal per week for largemouth bass and spotted bass from the entire lake. Bluegill, rainbow trout, brown trout, redbreast sunfish and smallmouth bass are listed with no restrictions.

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Regulations, license systems and advisories can change. Lake Monkey links to the controlling agencies; recheck official sources before fishing or consuming your catch.