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Lake Hartwell

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

South Carolina, United States

4.7·8016 catches

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Lake Hartwell fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

10 in · 7 oz

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Spotted bass

11 in · 8 oz

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Striped bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Lake Hartwell is a lake located in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Franklin County, Georgia and Anderson County, South Carolina. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Spotted bass, and Channel catfish.

Location

34°32′57.9″N 83°05′44.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Hartwell, SC

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.

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Cities nearby

Seneca

11.9 miles away

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18.6 miles away

Cornelia

24.9 miles away

Anderson

25.6 miles away

Easley

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Jefferson

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Parker

42.1 miles away

Berea

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Gantt

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Athens

44.2 miles away

Gainesville

45.5 miles away

Greenville

46.0 miles away

Mauldin

48.0 miles away

Wade Hampton

49.0 miles away

Simpsonville

49.2 miles away

Braselton

51.0 miles away

Taylors

51.2 miles away

Brevard

52.3 miles away

Five Forks

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Greer

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Greenwood

59.0 miles away

Hendersonville

64.6 miles away

Clinton

70.3 miles away

Spartanburg

71.8 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Hartwell fishing

Lake Hartwell is a lake located in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Franklin County, Georgia and Anderson County, South Carolina. Its coordinates are:
34°32′57.9″N 83°05′44.9″W
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