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Richard B Russell Lake Fishing



Richard B Russell Lake Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Richard B Russell Lake, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Gizzard Shad

  2. Gizzard Shad

    There is a 13.63% catch rate for Gizzard Shad, based on 300 Gizzard Shad counted.

    Richard B Russell Lake Gizzard Shad Counts Chart
    Gizzard

    ENLARGE RICHARD B RUSSELL LAKE GIZZARD SHAD COUNTS CHART


  3. Black Crappie

  4. Black Crappie

    There is a 11.36% catch rate for Black Crappie, based on 250 Black Crappie counted.

    Richard B Russell Lake Black Crappie Counts Chart
    Black

    ENLARGE RICHARD B RUSSELL LAKE BLACK CRAPPIE COUNTS CHART


  5. Channel Catfish

  6. Channel Catfish

    There is a 11.18% catch rate for Channel Catfish, based on 246 Channel Catfish counted.

    Richard B Russell Lake Channel Catfish Counts Chart
    Channel

    ENLARGE RICHARD B RUSSELL LAKE CHANNEL CATFISH COUNTS CHART


  7. Largemouth Bass

  8. Largemouth Bass

    There is a 9.86% catch rate for Largemouth Bass, based on 217 Largemouth Bass counted.

    Richard B Russell Lake Largemouth Bass Counts Chart
    Largemouth

    ENLARGE RICHARD B RUSSELL LAKE LARGEMOUTH BASS COUNTS CHART


  9. White Perch

  10. White Perch

    There is a 9.27% catch rate for White Perch, based on 204 White Perch counted.

    Richard B Russell Lake White Perch Counts Chart
    White

    ENLARGE RICHARD B RUSSELL LAKE WHITE PERCH COUNTS CHART


  11. Common Carp

  12. Common Carp

    There is a 8.04% catch rate for Common Carp, based on 177 Common Carp counted.

    Richard B Russell Lake Common Carp Counts Chart
    Common

    ENLARGE RICHARD B RUSSELL LAKE COMMON CARP COUNTS CHART


  13. Longnose Gar

  14. Longnose Gar

    There is a 6.86% catch rate for Longnose Gar, based on 151 Longnose Gar counted.

    Richard B Russell Lake Longnose Gar Counts Chart
    Longnose

    ENLARGE RICHARD B RUSSELL LAKE LONGNOSE GAR COUNTS CHART


  15. Striped Bass

  16. Striped Bass

    There is a 6.09% catch rate for Striped Bass, based on 134 Striped Bass counted.

    Richard B Russell Lake Striped Bass Counts Chart
    Striped

    ENLARGE RICHARD B RUSSELL LAKE STRIPED BASS COUNTS CHART


  17. Spotted Bass

  18. Spotted Bass

    There is a 4.36% catch rate for Spotted Bass, based on 96 Spotted Bass counted.

    Richard B Russell Lake Spotted Bass Counts Chart
    Spotted

    ENLARGE RICHARD B RUSSELL LAKE SPOTTED BASS COUNTS CHART


  19. Bluegill

  20. Bluegill

    There is a 4.23% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 93 Bluegill counted.

    Richard B Russell Lake Bluegill Counts Chart
    Bluegill

    ENLARGE RICHARD B RUSSELL LAKE BLUEGILL COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 24 species of fish and 2201 fish counted for November around Richard B Russell Lake.

To date, there are 36 species of fish and a total of 6358 fish counted for Richard B Russell Lake and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 4/9/1947 (76 years).

Last Update: 11/24/2023 8:50:03 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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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Richard B Russell Lake are the following:

  1. SHUCK PEN EDDY - LAKE RICHARD RUSSELL


  2. Dorn Boat Ramp
    Dorn Boat Ramp


  3. Submerged Bridge
    Submerged Bridge


  4. Fish Attractor
    Fish Attractor


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


  6. Submerged Trees
    Submerged Trees


  7. Overlook Point
    Good rocky point that holds fish.


  8. Cherokee Boat Ramp
    Cherokee Boat Ramp


  9. Largemouth Bass549


  10. 18 Mile Creek Boat Ramp
    18 Mile Creek Boat Ramp


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Top Richard B Russell Lake 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 Richard B Russell Lake 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

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