Fly fishing inSouth Carolina
Mountain streams in the upstate and redfish in the Lowcountry marshes.
South Carolina waters
7 rivers, lakes and creeks with fly picks and reports.
Broad River
Classic upstate smallmouth river with long-run structure, shoals and deep holes ideal for fly-caught smallmouth and spotted bass.
Flows, flies & reports→riverChattooga River
Wild freestone river forming part of the GA–SC border, renowned for technical trout fishing (wild brown and rainbow) and scenic canyon trout runs.
Flows, flies & reports→creekKiawah River (Charleston Marshes)
Tidal marsh creek system and flats near Charleston famous for sight-fishing redfish, spotted seatrout and flounder on light flies.
Flows, flies & reports→lakeLake Hartwell
Large reservoir on the SC–GA line with vast flats, creek arms and structure popular for largemouth and striped/hybrid bass fly fishing.
Flows, flies & reports→lakeLake Keowee
Deep, clear reservoir in the foothills known for excellent smallmouth and largemouth bass fly fishing around rocky points and creek mouths.
Flows, flies & reports→lakeLake Murray
Central SC reservoir known for prolific largemouth and spotted bass fishing; good sight and topwater fly opportunities around emergent vegetation and docks.
Flows, flies & reports→riverNorth Saluda River
Mountain freestone trout stream flowing through the Greenville area; holds wild and stocked trout in cold tributaries.
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