🐟 What fish can you catch in Gaffney?

Most commonly caught species around Gaffney , SC : Largemouth bass - 5,361 reported catches Spotted bass - 859 reported catches Bluegill - 716 reported catches Channel catfish - 472 reported catches Black crappie - 288 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Gaffney fishing reports?

The latest Gaffney , SC fishing reports are: @BackwoodsbanitNC reported a nice White bass at Broad River . @joshuathomasjr reported a nice Largemouth bass at Silver Lake . @joshuathomasjr reported a nice Largemouth bass at Silver Lake . @jordandaniels8018 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @john-randell reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Gaffney, SC

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Gaffney, South Carolina?

Anglers in Gaffney , SC recommend these top fishing spots: Broad River , Lake Blalock , Thicketty Creek Wcd Lake Number 26 , Lake Cherokee , Pacolet River .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Gaffney?

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South Carolina, United States

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Top fish species in Gaffney

Latest Gaffney fishing reports

White bass

Broad River

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Largemouth bass

Silver Lake

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Largemouth bass

Silver Lake

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Largemouth bass

14 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

14 in · 1 lb 5 oz

Spotted bass

Fairforest Creek

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Largemouth bass

Silver Lake

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Largemouth bass

Silver Lake

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Redbreast sunfish

Tyger River

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Largemouth bass

Lake Cooley

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Fishing regulations in Gaffney

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in South Carolina can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 13th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

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No size limit.

A total of 40 game fish may be kept in any one day. This total shall not exceed more than the limits or exceptions listed below. Any game fish or species with a size limit listed must be landed with head and tail fin intact.

Special limits and regulations apply in:

Blalock Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Chattooga River: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Greenwood Lake: minimum size = 14-inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Hartwell Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Jocassee Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Keowee Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Marion Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Monticello Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Moultrie Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Murray Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Robinson Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Russell Lake (including Lake Hartwell Tailwater): minimum size = 12-inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Saluda River (middle reach): minimum size = 14-inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Santee River (upper reach): minimum size = 14-inches; bag limit no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Savannah River: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Secession Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Slade's Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 2 combined total of black bass;
Stevens Creek Reservoir: minimum size = 12-inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Thurmond Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Tugaloo Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Wateree Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Wylie Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Yonah Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;

Check with state parks, city reservoirs, or county parks for special limits and regulations that apply to those areas. For more information, see SCDNR website.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

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35°04′27.1″N 81°39′20.9″W

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FAQ about Gaffney fishing

Anglers in Gaffney, SC recommend these top fishing spots: Broad River, Lake Blalock, Thicketty Creek Wcd Lake Number 26, Lake Cherokee, and Pacolet River.

Most commonly caught species around Gaffney, SC:

Largemouth bass - 5,361 reported catches
Spotted bass - 859 reported catches
Bluegill - 716 reported catches
Channel catfish - 472 reported catches
Black crappie - 288 reported catches

The latest Gaffney, SC fishing reports are:

@BackwoodsbanitNC reported a nice White bass at Broad River.
@joshuathomasjr reported a nice Largemouth bass at Silver Lake.
@joshuathomasjr reported a nice Largemouth bass at Silver Lake.
@jordandaniels8018 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@john-randell reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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