In Lake Jocassee, the DNR is reporting as of June 21 that the largemouth bass action is good. Post-spawn fish are hanging around blowdowns, especially in the vicinity of spawning areas, before they move out to deep water. They recommend that you fish soft plastics slowly, and expect best results on overcast or rainy days.
The DNR is also indicating that the trout fishing is also good. Fish the intakes early in the morning and pulling spoons for the first few hours of daylight. As the sun rises moves out to the main lake and fish both spoons and live shiners. With the hot sun, most trout are being caught in 35-60 feet of water throughout the day.
In Lake Keowee, South Carolina’s DNR is saying that the largemouth and spotted bass action ranges from good to very good. The shallow bite remains very good, catching fish in less than 10 feet of water off main lake points and in the backs of main lake pockets on the south end of the lake, and the topwater bite is starting to come on.
Nemire Lures Baby Buzzers, shakey head worms and shallow running crankbaits are all productive. Sammy topwater lures are also reportedly doing very well, and this is a good time for Carolina rigging.
In Lake Hartwell, the blue catfishing has slowed down as the blues have headed out to deeper water on the main lake and in the rivers. Flathead fishing is picking up when he setting off points early in the morning and casts several rods out for striper and hybrids.
The hybrid and striper action in Lake Harwell is very good, according to the DNR. Striper and hybrid fishing is strong off points in 30-40 feet of water. Down lined live herring have been the ticket, and fish have been running in different sizes from day to day. Occasional schooling action is reported, and some fish can be picked up on free lines.
The largemouth bite continues to be good. The blueback herring spawn is over, but there is still good topwater action on Lake Hartwell early in the morning. Spooks, flukes, and topwater lures will all catch fish.
After 8:00 or 9:00 in the morning fish will be found off points and humps, and pulling a Carolina rig is a good way to catch them. Some fish still remain shallow, especially in the brush that grew up when the water was down.
