Lake Keowee
lake in South Carolina
Spring-fed, steep banks and clear water create prime sight-fishing opportunities for bass on poppers, streamers and subsurface flies.
Overcast skies
- 01Overcast skies, calm winds, and mild temperatures around 67°F are prevalent.
- 02USGS flow data for Lake Keowee is currently unavailable.
- 03Water clarity is likely excellent, allowing for precise presentations.
- 04Midge activity is consistent subsurface; potential for sporadic BWO hatches on overcast afternoons.
- 05Crappie are fattening up on baitfish, scuds, and insect larvae.
Past reports week by week
10 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Crappie Jig Fly
A versatile and highly effective pattern, designed specifically for crappie, perfect for targeting fish holding tight to structure in the fall.
Buy at AmazonMysis Shrimp
Mysis shrimp are a consistent food source in large reservoirs like Lake Keowee, and this pattern is highly effective for subsurface crappie.
Buy at AmazonChironomid Pupa
Midges are a consistent food source in lakes year-round, and crappie will readily feed on these abundant subsurface insects.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
This classic and highly versatile streamer effectively imitates both leeches and baitfish, which are staple food items for predatory crappie.
Clouser Minnow (Bass) (Chartreuse/White)
A smaller baitfish imitation that can be deadly for crappie suspended in deeper water, particularly effective in the clear conditions of Lake Keowee.
Zebra Midge (Black)
Midges are a primary and consistent food source for crappie year-round in cold lake water, making this an excellent small subsurface pattern.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Matches expected fall BWO hatches in southern regions; crappie can opportunistically feed on surface emergers and adults.
Scud (Pink/Orange)
Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent food source in areas with aquatic vegetation, attracting crappie in Lake Keowee.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Keowee-Toxaway State Park Launch
A well-used boat ramp near rocky shorelines and good bass structure.
Little River Inlet / Rock Point
Productive point and inlet fishing for sight-fishing smallmouths around rock and breaklines.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Jocassee Outfitters Fly Shop
Chattooga River Fly Shop
One Fly Outfitters
Brookings Anglers
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South Carolina season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Quick answers
Common questions about Lake Keowee.
What flies work best on Lake Keowee?
Our top scored fly patterns for Lake Keowee right now are Crappie Jig Fly (80% confidence), Crappie Jig Fly (80% confidence), Clouser Minnow (Bass) (Chartreuse/White) (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Lake Keowee?
Lake Keowee holds Crappie. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Lake Keowee fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Lake Keowee each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.