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Lake Monticello Fishing



Lake Monticello Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

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

  2. Redbreast Sunfish

    There is a 21.05% catch rate for Redbreast Sunfish, based on 12 Redbreast Sunfish counted.

    Lake Monticello Redbreast Sunfish Counts Chart
    Redbreast

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  3. Green Sunfish

  4. Green Sunfish

    There is a 14.04% catch rate for Green Sunfish, based on 8 Green Sunfish counted.

    Lake Monticello Green Sunfish Counts Chart
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  5. White Perch

  6. White Perch

    There is a 10.53% catch rate for White Perch, based on 6 White Perch counted.

    Lake Monticello White Perch Counts Chart
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  7. Striped Bass

  8. Striped Bass

    There is a 8.77% catch rate for Striped Bass, based on 5 Striped Bass counted.

    Lake Monticello Striped Bass Counts Chart
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  9. Channel Catfish

  10. Channel Catfish

    There is a 7.02% catch rate for Channel Catfish, based on 4 Channel Catfish counted.

    Lake Monticello Channel Catfish Counts Chart
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  11. Pumpkinseed Sunfish

  12. Pumpkinseed Sunfish

    There is a 7.02% catch rate for Pumpkinseed Sunfish, based on 4 Pumpkinseed Sunfish counted.

    Lake Monticello Pumpkinseed Sunfish Counts Chart
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  13. Common Carp

  14. Common Carp

    There is a 5.26% catch rate for Common Carp, based on 3 Common Carp counted.

    Lake Monticello Common Carp Counts Chart
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  15. Largemouth Bass

  16. Largemouth Bass

    There is a 5.26% catch rate for Largemouth Bass, based on 3 Largemouth Bass counted.

    Lake Monticello Largemouth Bass Counts Chart
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  17. Yellow Perch

  18. Yellow Perch

    There is a 5.26% catch rate for Yellow Perch, based on 3 Yellow Perch counted.

    Lake Monticello Yellow Perch Counts Chart
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  19. Bluegill

  20. Bluegill

    There is a 3.51% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 2 Bluegill counted.

    Lake Monticello Bluegill Counts Chart
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Recommendations above based on 15 species of fish and 57 fish counted for May around Lake Monticello.

To date, there are 29 species of fish and a total of 957 fish counted for Lake Monticello and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/7/1931 (92 years).

Last Update: 5/22/2023 5:05:20 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 Monticello Fishing Spots

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

  1. Buffalo Creek Log Jam
    Lots of fallen trees in the water in this little pocket that holds bass and crappie.


  2. Lunch Island Ledge
    Good ledge to the river channel on this side of the island.


  3. Spawning Beds
    Good place to work for bass during spawning.


  4. Largemouth Bass980


  5. Goat Island Ledge
    Good ledge to deep water on this side of the island.


  6. The Slab
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  7. Striped Bass124
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  8. Rocky Shore
    Lots of rip rap along the bank to work for bass. Also a couple of old boat ramps here that hold fish.


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  10. Boat Ramp3163


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Latest Lake Monticello Fishing Reports

  • Stripper on Lake Murry
    Caught some nice line sides on Live Bait, Slow Trolled, with a professional guide, Bill Janus He put Mike (in photo) and I on some fish!   His Craig's List a


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Top Lake Monticello Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Barron's Outfitters
    Barron's Outfitters was founded in 1947 by Charlie Barron. He supplied the hunting and fishing needs of sportsmen in the midlands of South Carolina for over 65 years. Barron's the store and tradition has been upheld over the past 65 plus year

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Top Lake Monticello Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Frank's Fly Arts - Fly Fishing Guide Service


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Top Lake Monticello Marinas

  1. Lighthouse Marina
    Located on beautiful Lake Murray in South Carolina, Lighthouse Marina is your most convenient access to a calming, capitol city getaway. Lake Murray is a perfect setting for boating, personal watercraft, wakeboarding, water sports, sailing, Bass and

  2. Lake Murray Marina & Yacht Club, Inc.
    Drive through the Marina Bay entrance, and our dockhands will be awaiting your arrival to assist you with any needs you may have. Customer Service is our passion, and our staff is trained to provide you with a safe and enjoyable experience each and e

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