Updated October 15, 2026
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    Little River Inlet / Rock Pointon Lake Keowee

    Productive point and inlet fishing for sight-fishing smallmouths around rock and breaklines.
    Lake Keowee reportDirections34.8605°N, 82.9427°W
    Bite report · week of Oct 4

    Overcast skies

    1. 01Overcast skies, calm winds, and mild temperatures around 67°F are prevalent.
    2. 02USGS flow data for Lake Keowee is currently unavailable.
    3. 03Water clarity is likely excellent, allowing for precise presentations.
    4. 04Midge activity is consistent subsurface; potential for sporadic BWO hatches on overcast afternoons.
    5. 05Crappie are fattening up on baitfish, scuds, and insect larvae.

    What to tie on at Little River Inlet / Rock Point

    Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

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    Crappie Jig Fly

    #8#10#12

    A versatile and highly effective pattern, designed specifically for crappie, perfect for targeting fish holding tight to structure in the fall.

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    Crappie Jig Fly

    #8#10#12

    Specifically designed for crappie, ideal for targeting them around docks, submerged brush, and other structures in the lake.

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    Clouser Minnow (Bass) (Chartreuse/White)

    #4#6#8

    A highly versatile baitfish imitation, effective for both bass and crappie actively feeding in Lake Keowee's clear waters.

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    Scud (Pink/Orange)

    #12#14#16#18

    Freshwater amphipods are a consistent food source in lakes with aquatic vegetation, attractive to crappie and smaller bass.

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    Woolly Bugger (Olive) (Bass)

    #4#6#8

    An essential streamer for imitating leeches and baitfish, consistent food sources for predatory species in Lake Keowee year-round, including crappie and bass.

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    Hopper Juan

    #6#8#10#12

    Capitalizes on summer terrestrial activity along grassy banks, drawing aggressive strikes from opportunistic bass.

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    Damsel Nymph (Olive)

    #14#16#18

    Damsel nymphs are highly active in late spring and summer around weed beds, appealing to both crappie and bass.

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    Crayfish (Fly)

    #2#4#6

    Crayfish are a primary food source for bass in rocky areas, making this pattern effective when stripped along the bottom.

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    Crappie Jig Fly

    #8#10#12

    Crappie are actively spawning around structure in the spring, and this fly is a direct imitation for them.

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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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    Fly shops nearby

    Local flies, current advice and guided trips.

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