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South Saluda River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

South Carolina, United States

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Rainbow trout

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General info

South Saluda River is a stream located in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Pickens County, South Carolina. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Brook trout, and Brown trout.

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35°00′48.9″N 82°35′43.2″W
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Fishing regulations at South Saluda River, 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

Dacusville

5.8 miles away

Slater-Marietta

6.0 miles away

Caesars Head

6.6 miles away

Pickens

11.0 miles away

Berea

11.8 miles away

The Cliffs Valley

12.4 miles away

Tigerville

13.3 miles away

Easley

13.5 miles away

Parker

13.9 miles away

Rosman

15.6 miles away

Wade Hampton

17.4 miles away

Taylors

17.4 miles away

Greenville

18.0 miles away

Six Mile

18.9 miles away

Gantt

19.3 miles away

Norris

19.3 miles away

Greer

21.4 miles away

Keowee Key

22.3 miles away

Piedmont

22.4 miles away

Mauldin

23.0 miles away

Five Forks

25.3 miles away

Clemson

25.9 miles away

Simpsonville

27.5 miles away

Williamston

28.0 miles away

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FAQ about South Saluda River fishing

the South Saluda River is a stream located in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Pickens County, South Carolina. Its coordinates are:
35°00′48.9″N 82°35′43.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the South Saluda River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the South Saluda River are:
  • Rainbow trout - 47 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brook trout - 10 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brown trout - 13 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest South Saluda River fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at the South Saluda River, some of the species in season this June include: Northern red snapper, Gag grouper, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Black grouper. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

Fishing in South Carolina requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term options, available online or at authorized vendors.

In South Carolina, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 64 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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