Clarks Hill / J. Strom Thurmond Lake fishing forecast

Georgia · reservoir

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About fishing Clarks Hill / J. Strom Thurmond Lake

A big-water reservoir on the Savannah River with largemouth bass, stripers, hybrids, crappie and catfish; stripers follow herring.

Fish to target

• Largemouth bass
• Striped bass
• Hybrid striped bass
• White bass
• Crappie
• Bluegill / sunfish
• Yellow perch
• Catfish (channel/blue/flathead)

Safety: dam releases

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Savannah District) - J. Strom Thurmond Dam controls releases. Water levels and current can rise quickly and without warning below dams. Wear a life jacket and heed warning sirens.

Regulations and licensing

Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division fishing regulations · Fishing license

Species and locations are starter data and should be verified with the state wildlife agency.