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The Southern Fishing Report 10/10/2008

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:02:38 UT

Bass are hitting top water baits as they chase bait fish to the surface. X-Raps and Crank baits are also working, but lake levels will continue to drop off and boating across this lake will get worse. Lake levels continue to drop and clubs are finding it hard to find ramps that are open. Some good rain fell last Wednesday and Thursday, but not enough to make any major difference. If you can still put in at Portman Marine, you will find pretty good fishing. Now might be a good time to do some maintenance on your boat and fishing tackle.

Motorists need to watch for deer on state roads

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:00:22 UT

Despite a persistent rumor, neither the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) nor any other state agency will compensate motorists for injuries or damages resulting from deer collisions. Besides practicing safe and defensive driving techniques, each motorist should carry adequate collision and comprehensive insurance

Lake Keowee: Beauty, Wonder and Convenience

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:00:12 UT

Imagine a place, once the capital of a nation, but now home to a pristine mountain lake… where Native Americans once hunted and traded near lush forest streams and allies fought wars against foreign nations for control of land and people.

USACE waives fees for service members etc.

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:03:29 UT

The Corps began waiving recreation fees for service members on leave, or "rest and recuperation" from duty in Iraq in 2003. The current announcement expands the waiver to cover DoD civilians and active-duty servicemembers on leave or returning from all deployments in support of the Global War on Terror, to include Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and other GWOT deployments.

LAKE KEOWEE DRAWDOWN SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF OCT 20, 2008

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:00:18 UT

As part of a comprehensive preventive maintenance program at Oconee, Duke Energy will lower Lake Keowee to approximately 7.5 feet below full pond (792.5’ above mean sea level) beginning the week of October 20, 2008, temporarily storing the water in Jocassee.

The Southern Fishing Report 10/3/2008

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:17:47 UT

BREAKING NEWS ON LAKE HARTWELL!!! On October 1, 2008, the Army Corps of Engineers has plans to start dropping the water levels in Lake Hartwell at the rate of one foot per week. The water will then be diverted down the Savannah River to Lake Thurmond (Clarks Hill). Lake levels on the "Hill" are extremely low and Hartwell has the water to compensate for this according to local news.

I Love South Carolina Wildlife Sweepstakes'

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:00:12 UT

South Carolina Wildlife magazine is sponsoring the "I Love South Carolina Wildlife Sweepstakes," offering participants the chance to win a johnboat with a motor and trailer, a crossbow-hunting package, an ocean kayak and much more great outdoor-related equipment.

The Southern Fishing Report 9/27/2008

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:34:06 UT

Bass fishing was slow last week and the transition into Fall didn't help matters much either. Anglers had a tough time and not many quality Bass showed up at the scales. Main lake points seemed to be the favorite among the anglers I saw on the lake. Carolina Rigs with a variety of plastics attached to them are the favorites, but other baits are also working. Chug Bugs around the docks, especially those in the creeks or near the points are catching some keeper fish. Small schools of shad are still popping up from time to time, so have that top water bait ready at all times. Also, have a small jig or Texas Rigged Worm ready and fish all the submerged cover you can find. Shady rock ledges are still my favorite until the water temperatures cool down a little bit more.

Hartwell now more than 15' down.

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:06:21 UT

Hartwell is now expected to fall at a much faster rate. The COE projection 8/24/08 shows Hartwell at about 637' (23' Down) by the end of November.

Lake Hartwell Assocation Newsletter 9/22/2008

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:20:27 UT

"Our lake level is fast approaching 15 feet below full pool. Once this level is reached, flows from Hartwell will increase significantly. At this level, Thurmond has only 5 feet of conservation pool remaining while Hartwell has 20 feet; thus Hartwell draw will become 4 to 1 vs. Thurmond, so both lakes reach the bottom of their conservation pools at the same time." The full (Fall 2008) LHA newsletter can be downloaded by clicking HERE

The Southern Fishing Report 9/19/2008

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:30:26 UT

Bass fishing has been tough and the full moon usually makes day fishing a challenge. This did not turn the bass on like many anglers had hoped for. Most anglers had to struggle for the few bites they did get. A lot of single, small bass were showing up at weigh in.

Kayaking on Keowee River above Lake Hartwell

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:00:09 UT

We went to the Keowee River that feeds into Lake Hartwell. This is about 20-25 minutes from our home in Piedmont, SC. Near the Seneca/Clemson area. We put in at Lawrence Bridge ramp (which was actually closed for boats) (and difficult for kayaks!).We put in at about 2:30 in the afternoon and were tying the kayak back up at about 8:00pm...a long but awesome day!

South Carolina Freshwater Fishing Trends - 9/15/2008

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:44:28 UT

Lake Hartwell: Striped and Hybrid Bass: Good. Fish the area from Singing Pines to the dam in 70 to 90 feet of water. Down lines with herring, downriggers, and lead core lines are all effective ways to get down to the fish.

SC Drought Response Committee met 9/16/08 in Greenville

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:53:15 UT

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources convened the South Carolina Drought Response Committee at 10:00 a.m. Today, Tuesday, Sept. 16 in the Council Chambers of the Greenville County Council Building at 301 University Ridge in Greenville.

One Ramp at Fall Creek Access (Keowee) Closing Temporarily

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:19:36 UT

Duke Energy is temporarily closing the main boat ramp for upgrades at Fall Creek Access Area on Lake Keowee beginning Tuesday. A second, seasonal boat ramp at Fall Creek will remain open. Construction is expected to be finished by mid-October.