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Lake Hartwell Fishing

Lake Hartwell Fishing

Lake Hartwell is a 56,000-acre freshwater lake, with 962 miles of shoreline, on the border between Georgia and South Carolina. The Hartwell Dam was constructed in 1962, creating this reservoir and making it one of the largest recreation lakes in the southeastern region of the US. Lake Hartwell is named after Nancy Hart, a woman who turned the tables on British troops that invaded her property during the American Revolutionary War. Because of frequent flooding in the area before construction of the lake, the abandoned town of Andersonville is now underwater. Many of these ruins, as well as lots of fish attractors were set up in the lake, providing good fishing year-round.

Lake Hartwell fishing offers opportunities to catch over 40 different types of fish. The most commonly caught species are Bream, Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Walleye. Other types of fish you could catch while fishing Lake Hartwell include Carp, Gar, Shiners, Trout and Warmouth. One of the largest fish caught at the lake was a 66-pound Flathead Catfish in 2010. Striped Bass is a popular species to target at Lake Hartwell and has delivered some amazing catches, such as the record 59-pound, eight-ounce beast in 2002. If you visit Lake Hartwell in winter, the best fish to target are Brown Trout, Catfish, Crappie, Hybrid Bass and Striped Bass.



Lake Hartwell Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Lake Hartwell, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Redbreast Sunfish

  2. Redbreast Sunfish

    There is a 31.8% catch rate for Redbreast Sunfish, based on 76 Redbreast Sunfish counted.

    Lake Hartwell Redbreast Sunfish Counts Chart
    Redbreast

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  3. Warmouth

  4. Warmouth

    There is a 15.06% catch rate for Warmouth, based on 36 Warmouth counted.

    Lake Hartwell Warmouth Counts Chart
    Warmouth

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  5. Black Crappie

  6. Black Crappie

    There is a 13.81% catch rate for Black Crappie, based on 33 Black Crappie counted.

    Lake Hartwell Black Crappie Counts Chart
    Black

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  7. Bluegill

  8. Bluegill

    There is a 12.97% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 31 Bluegill counted.

    Lake Hartwell Bluegill Counts Chart
    Bluegill

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  9. Pumpkinseed Sunfish

  10. Pumpkinseed Sunfish

    There is a 12.13% catch rate for Pumpkinseed Sunfish, based on 29 Pumpkinseed Sunfish counted.

    Lake Hartwell Pumpkinseed Sunfish Counts Chart
    Pumpkinseed

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  11. Largemouth Bass

  12. Largemouth Bass

    There is a 5.44% catch rate for Largemouth Bass, based on 13 Largemouth Bass counted.

    Lake Hartwell Largemouth Bass Counts Chart
    Largemouth

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  13. Green Sunfish

  14. Green Sunfish

    There is a 2.93% catch rate for Green Sunfish, based on 7 Green Sunfish counted.

    Lake Hartwell Green Sunfish Counts Chart
    Green

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  15. Spotted Bass

  16. Spotted Bass

    There is a 1.26% catch rate for Spotted Bass, based on 3 Spotted Bass counted.

    Lake Hartwell Spotted Bass Counts Chart
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  17. Chain Pickerel

  18. Chain Pickerel

    There is a 0.84% catch rate for Chain Pickerel, based on 2 Chain Pickerel counted.

    Lake Hartwell Chain Pickerel Counts Chart
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  19. Striped Bass

  20. Striped Bass

    There is a 0.84% catch rate for Striped Bass, based on 2 Striped Bass counted.

    Lake Hartwell Striped Bass Counts Chart
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Recommendations above based on 17 species of fish and 239 fish counted for June around Lake Hartwell.

To date, there are 34 species of fish and a total of 5487 fish counted for Lake Hartwell and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 12/31/1775 (248 years).

Last Update: 6/9/2023 4:40:13 AM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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Top Lake Hartwell Fishing Spots

The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Lake Hartwell are the following:

  1. SHUCK PEN EDDY - LAKE RICHARD RUSSELL


  2. Submerged Bridge
    Submerged Bridge


  3. Fish Attractor
    Fish Attractor


  4. Boat Ramp #2
    Boat Ramp #2


  5. Devils Fork Boat Ramp
    Devils Fork Boat Ramp


  6. Bobbys Hole
    Good ledges around this bowl that will hold fish.


  7. Submerged Trees
    Submerged Trees


  8. Overlook Point
    Good rocky point that holds fish.


  9. 18 Mile Creek Boat Ramp
    18 Mile Creek Boat Ramp


  10. Sentua Hump
    Good hump with the channel close by.


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Latest Lake Hartwell Fishing Reports

  • Lake Hartwell Fishing Report May 20th 2023
    Great morning all the pieces came together for Mr. Michael and his son this morning they caught some pigs! We put a three man limit in the boat real quick.Great catch fellas.


  • Lake Hartwell Fishing Report May 19th 2023
    Had the pleasure of taking the legend Mr Rick Dodd fishing this afternoon and he put some slabs in the boat. The Crappie fishing is on fire right now. Rodney Donald The post


  • Lake Hartwell Fishing Report April 23rd 2023
    The Porter boys don’t play around when they fish they put a limit in the boat quickly this morning. Great catch guys. Can’t wait to have you back. Rodney Donald The post Lake


  • Lake Hartwell Fishing Report April 07th 2023
    2 trips today were very successful. Billy and his family endured a rainy Good Friday to catch a box full of hybrids with us today. Kyle his daddy Tim and Kyle’s boss/buddy Ro


  • Lake Hartwell Fishing Report April 01st 2023
    My clients that I took out this afternoon did not waste any time putting the fish in the boat they caught their limit and threw back a lot more great catch guys can’t wait to


  • Lake Hartwell Fishing Report March 21st 2023
    Mr. Cole and his grandfather really worked them over this afternoon on the lake. Real blast fishing with y’all guys great catch. I can’t wait to have you back. Rodney Donald


  • Lake Hartwell Fishing Report March 12th 2023
    Had a lots of fun as always this morning fishing with one of my favorite customers Chuck Mcoy He put a hurting on them again! Rodney Donald The post Lake Hartwell Fishing Re


  • Lake Hartwell Fishing Report March 3rd 2023
    Mr. Matthew and Martin had a great time on Hartwell today catching Crappie this morning.Great catch guys can’t wait to have you back to do it again. Rodney Donald The post La


  • Lake Hartwell Fishing Report February 24th 2023
    Well I got to have the legend Mr. Rick Dodd back on my boat this today and we put a couple of good limits of slabs in the boat great catch can’t wait to do it again. Rodney D


  • Lake Hartwell Fishing Report February 18th 2023
    Wow what a fantastic trip today. Mr Kyle and his son John Luke hammed the Crappie. boated over 100 fish with 50 to cook up. We could not find any big fish but we tore up the


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Top Lake Hartwell Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Grady's Great Outdoors
    Grady’s Great Outdoors has been outfitting the upstate since 1961. Our mission is to provide outdoor enthusiasts with quality products and superior customer service in a family friendly atmosphere while inspiring others to enjoy the great outdoors.

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Top Lake Hartwell Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Shad Slinger Fishing Charters
    Over 20 years of experience - servicing Upstate SC with a one of a kind fishing guide service for Striped Bass and Hybrids.

  2. Lake Hartwell Fishing Guides
    Welcome to Lake Hartwell Fishing Guides. Lake Hartwell Fishing is one of the best Carolina Georgia fishing destinations for largemouth bass, Spotted, crappie, Striper, bream, and many more.

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Top Lake Hartwell Marinas

  1. Hartwell Marina
    Hartwell Marina is a full service boat yard. We offer boat cleaning and detail service, hull repair and painting, dive service and boat recovery. Hartwell Marina offers dry stack storage and secure slips from 20' to 70'. Dedicated shore power

  2. Lake Keowee Marina
    The Upstate's Finest Full Service Marina. Conveniently located on beautiful Lake Keowee, in Seneca, South Carolina. Nestled in a beautiful blue water cove, Lake Keowee Marina does the work and you have the fun. Gas Pumps close 30 min prior to clo

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