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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 19.23% catch rate for Redbreast Sunfish, based on 5 Redbreast Sunfish counted.

    Lake Monticello Redbreast Sunfish Counts Chart
    Redbreast

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  3. Bluegill

  4. Bluegill

    There is a 15.38% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 4 Bluegill counted.

    Lake Monticello Bluegill Counts Chart
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  5. Largemouth Bass

  6. Largemouth Bass

    There is a 15.38% catch rate for Largemouth Bass, based on 4 Largemouth Bass counted.

    Lake Monticello Largemouth Bass Counts Chart
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  7. Pumpkinseed Sunfish

  8. Pumpkinseed Sunfish

    There is a 15.38% catch rate for Pumpkinseed Sunfish, based on 4 Pumpkinseed Sunfish counted.

    Lake Monticello Pumpkinseed Sunfish Counts Chart
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  9. Redear Sunfish

  10. Redear Sunfish

    There is a 7.69% catch rate for Redear Sunfish, based on 2 Redear Sunfish counted.

    Lake Monticello Redear Sunfish Counts Chart
    Redear

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  11. Yellow Perch

  12. Yellow Perch

    There is a 7.69% catch rate for Yellow Perch, based on 2 Yellow Perch counted.

    Lake Monticello Yellow Perch Counts Chart
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  13. Bowfin

  14. Bowfin

    There is a 3.85% catch rate for Bowfin, based on 1 Bowfin counted.

    Lake Monticello Bowfin Counts Chart
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  15. Green Sunfish

  16. Green Sunfish

    There is a 3.85% catch rate for Green Sunfish, based on 1 Green Sunfish counted.

    Lake Monticello Green Sunfish Counts Chart
    Green

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  17. Longnose Gar

  18. Longnose Gar

    There is a 3.85% catch rate for Longnose Gar, based on 1 Longnose Gar counted.

    Lake Monticello Longnose Gar Counts Chart
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  19. Warmouth

  20. Warmouth

    There is a 3.85% catch rate for Warmouth, based on 1 Warmouth counted.

    Lake Monticello Warmouth Counts Chart
    Warmouth

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Recommendations above based on 11 species of fish and 26 fish counted for November around Lake Monticello.

To date, there are 32 species of fish and a total of 1283 fish counted for Lake Monticello and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/7/1931 (92 years).

Last Update: 11/27/2023 6:20:29 PM

*** 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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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. Striped Bass124
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  6. Goat Island Ledge
    Good ledge to deep water on this side of the island.


  7. The Slab
    The Slab


  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. Tree


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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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