Lake Jocassee
7,500-acre SCDNR-listed mountain reservoir, about 351 feet deep at maximum, with trophy trout and black bass. State records include spotted bass, redeye bass, smallmouth bass, brown trout and rainbow trout.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Spotted Bass
Rocky banks and bluff ends. Jigs and finesse plastics.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Brown Trout
Low-light hours and cold water. Big fish on minnow baits.
Rainbow Trout
Shorelines and inlets in cool months, deeper water in summer.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public boat rampsRampSCDNR lists 4 boat rampsDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Jocassee are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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Search more bait shops near Lake Jocassee ↗Local tips
- Trout: possession limit 3 combined; Oct 1-May 31 15-inch minimum, only one over 20 inches.
- No corn, cheese or fish eggs (or imitations) may be used or carried.
- Largemouth under 14 inches may not be kept.
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