Fishing Report (Updated 1.14.2012)

Lake Jocassee is at 75% of full pool. 

Trout: Fair.  Captain Steve Pietrykowski (864-353-3438) reports that fish can still be caught in the main lake, but the best concentration of fish will be found up the rivers.  Troll from the surface down to 50 feet with live bait, including free lines far back from the boat, planer board rigs, and weighted baits at a variety of depths.  Around DNR stockings trout can also be caught with Rooster Tails cast from shore.  To read more about trout fishing on Lake Jocassee visit: http://www.scfishingreport.com/Pages/sc_message_boards/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=257&t=4542. 

Black Bass: Slow to fair.  Captain Pat Bennett (864-384-5922) advises that the best winter action traditionally is found fishing over deep water for suspended fish.  Look for bait schools on your graph, and then lower down a jigging spoon or drop shot rig.  Bait and fish are on the move, but locals know deep spots with underwater structure that will often produce.

DHEC Fish Advisory – Only one meal per week of largemouth or spotted bass. 

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