Fishing Hotspots
May is time for trout at Lake Jocassee
In May, Lake Jocassee becomes a focal point for trout anglers seeking both consistency and trophy potential. It is usually one of the most productive periods of the year. […]
Lake Jocassee
Freshwater
11lb Brown Trout on Lake Jocassee
26.5 inch 11lb Brown Trout on Lake Jocassee
Fishing Reports
Preston’s 7-pound brown trout
While fishing with Jocassee Charters on January 16, 2025 on Lake Jocassee, Preston landed this beautiful 25-inch, 7-pound trout. […]
Bass
Anderson Jones catches 10-pound bass
10lb 5oz LG Bass My son Anderson Jones caught his PB for South Carolina a 10lb-5 oz monster on JOC on 4/20/24! Very cool to see the stars align for him. He catches the big
Fishing Reports
Lake Jocassee 7-pound trout
This 7-pound brown trout was caught trolling on Lake Jocassee with Jocassee Charters in late July. The trout are deep this time of year. […]
Fishing Reports
Parker Lane’s big brown trout
Parker Lane was fishing with Casey Jones of Jocassee Charters (864-735-7061) when she caught this 6-pound, 24-inch long brown trout. […]
Fishing Reports
Andrea Redding’s Lake Jocassee trout
Andrea Redding caught this huge 9-pound brown trout on Mothers Day, trolling a Sutton Spoon on Lake Jocassee. […]
Mountain Trout
S.C. freshwater fishing report for early June
Two Upstate lakes are the highlights of South Carolina’s early June fishing report. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Jocassee’s trout hitting spoons trolled in deep, clear water
June is a great month to troll for Lake Jocassee’s deep trout, and Sam Jones shares his tips on how to do it. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Section of Jocassee Gorges road closed due to landslides
Landslides have caused the SCDNR to close a 3-mile section of Horsepasture Rd. in Pickens County. The road leads to the popular Jocassee Gorges area used by many outdoorsmen. […]