Catfish
Beat the spawn with the Monticello blues
Lake Monticello is a unique lake near the middle of the state with a strong reputation for producing catfish of all sizes. […]
Lake Monticello
Freshwater
Lake Monticello’s mixed bag
Lake Monticello, located in Fairfield County, SC near the Broad River, is an often-overlooked resource for fishing any time of the year. […]
Catfish
John Day’s Lake Monticello catfish
John Day, a subscriber from Missouri, caught this blue catfish Dec. 6, 2022 at Lake Monticello, SC on cut bait. […]
Catfish
Lil’ man, big fish!
Youth angler Mason caught this 9-pound catfish while fishing with his family at Lake Monticello. Great catch Mason! […]
Bass Fishing
Lake Monticello spring bass fishing report
Lake Monticello anglers are using the three-rig to catch nice largemouth bass and chunky white perch. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Lake Monticello’s bass bite deep in July heat
Focus on deep water during the dog days of summer when bass fishing on Lake Monticello. […]
Catfish
Catch the spring wave for Lake Monticello’s big catfish
During the spring, Lake Monticello’s catfish move in groups, so it’s important for anglers to take advantage of every opportunity when a swarm comes through. […]
Bass Fishing
Winter pattern produces bass on Lake Monticello
Lake Monticello is a great place to catch quality bass during the winter months. Casting Alabama rigs around points, hump, and drops is one good option. Vertically jigging spoons is another. […]
Catfish
Free-line for catfish on Lake Monticello summer days
There is one way to just about guarantee putting catfish in the boat during July and August on South Carolina’s Lake Monticello, according to guide William Attaway of Pomaria, S.C. […]
Bass Fishing
Hit the banks for Lake Monticello’s April bass
For anyone who likes to catch bass, April is a fun time on South Carolina’s Lake Monticello, according to bass pro Andy Wicker, who grew up learning on Monticello and Lake Murray. […]