Spring Bass Patterns for the South Carolina Upstate
Pre-Spawn and Spawn Movement in the Upstate April is the month when largemouth bass fishing transitions from a winter-pattern grind to the most productive period of the year. In the South Carolina Upstate, water temperatures pushing from the upper 50s into the mid-60s trigger the pre-spawn migration that moves bass from deep winter haunts to […]
Best Fishing Kayaks for Spartanburg County Lakes in 2026
Why Kayak Fishing Works on Spartanburg Lakes Kayak fishing has exploded in popularity across the Upstate, and Spartanburg County is particularly well suited for it. Most of the county public lakes restrict gasoline engines, making kayaks and electric-motor boats the primary way to fish these waters. The result is quieter lakes, less fishing pressure, and […]
South Carolina Fishing License Guide: What Spartanburg Anglers Need to Know for 2026
Who Needs a South Carolina Fishing License? Anyone 16 years of age or older must carry a valid fishing license while fishing in South Carolina. This applies to both residents and visitors, in freshwater and saltwater, whether fishing from shore, a boat, a dock, or while wading. A freshwater fishing license is required unless you […]
Lake Craig at Croft State Park: Spartanburg Family Fishing Destination
Family Fishing at Its Best Croft State Park, located just south of downtown Spartanburg, offers two of the most accessible and family-friendly fishing spots in the county. The 165-acre Lake Tom Moore Craig and the nearby 40-acre Lake Edwin Johnson provide bass, crappie, catfish, and bluegill fishing in a setting surrounded by 7,000 acres of […]
Spartanburg Hidden Bass Fishery: The Pacolet River
River Bass Fishing in the Upstate While most Spartanburg anglers drive to the big reservoirs, one of the best bass fisheries in the Upstate runs right through the county. The Pacolet River and its tributaries offer exceptional smallmouth, spotted, and largemouth bass fishing for anglers willing to trade boat ramps for rocky shoals and creek […]
Spring Crappie Run Heating Up on Spartanburg County Lakes
Spring Spawn Triggers Crappie Action Across Four County Lakes The spring crappie run is heating up across Spartanburg County, with water temperatures pushing into the low 60s and fish moving shallow on all four public lakes. Anglers who know where to look are putting together impressive stringers without driving to the big reservoirs. Lake Cooley […]