[ In Reports ]
Lake Hartwell Fishing Report - November 27, 2009

Some of the smaller Bass are still chasing bait fish along the banks. The bass might be a little sluggish and a softer, slower presentation might be necessary.

[ In Museums/Exhibits ]
Movie Night at the Museum - Sat 11/21

We will be showing Driving Miss Daisy, which has a lot of great historical content even though it is a more modern movie.

[ In Reports ]
Lake Hartwell Fishing Report - November 20, 2009

A variety of baits are catching Bass right now along with a variety of patterns. Top water baits are still working some and so are a few crankbaits. Lipless crank baits are my choice right now while beating the banks.

[ In Museums/Exhibits ]
Your Day on the Road: Oconee County

Oconee Heritage Center and other great locations throughout Oconee County will be featured on an upcoming episode of a program called “Your Day on the Road: Oconee County”.  The program will air this Friday, Nov. 20, at 5 p.m. on your local SC ETV channel. This is going to be a great program and we hope everyone can watch. 

[ In Fishing ]
Georgia: Only state in nation to boast presence of six species of black bass

As the only state in the nation with six of the seven black bass species, Georgia stands out as a bass angler’s paradise.

[ In Music ]
Northeast Georgia Community Concert Association Season cancelled

In light of the current economic conditions which has lead to record levels of joblessness and tight budgets for both local governments and citizens, leaders of the Northeast Georgia Community Concert Association (NEGCCA) have decided to cancel their upcoming season.

[ In Reports ]
Lake Hartwell Fishing Report - November 6, 2009

Bass fishing was a little slow during the days last week primarily due to the full moon. Lake levels remain good and the water will warm up fast as the sun comes over the tree tops. Usually the water warms up into the upper 60's by the afternoon hours.

[ In Cycling ]
“YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN” BIKE RIDE SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 8

On Sunday, November 8th, motorcyclists from across the Upstate will gather for the third annual “You are not Forgotten” bike run.

[ In Reports ]
SC Fishing Trends - 11/2/2009 - Jocassee, Keowee, Hartwell

Striped and Hybrid Bass: Good to very good. Captain Bill Plumley reports that his boat has been going after striped and hybrid bass which remain in the bigger water from the mid-lake down to the dam. He is fishing in around 75 feet of water down lining herring. He has also heard about good schooling action for smaller fish up the Seneca in the Martin’s Creek and Coneross area. Captain Steve Pietrykowski confirms that there is strong schooling action for small to medium sized hybrids and striper up the Seneca arm. These fish are chasing small threadfin shad and so it is important to cast to them with small artificial baits.

[ In Paddling ]
Rains Bring Chattooga Levels Up

It's safe to say we were relieved with all the rain this season. The Fall Colors are at their peak and recent rain storms has brought up the level of the Chattooga. This weekend is predicted to be dry and the water is up. Take advantage of the Fall discounts and plan one more rafting trip this season. 

[ In Cycling ]
Tour de Tugaloo 2009 - Saturday, November 7, 2009 - 10:00 AM

Tour de Tugaloo 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Rain or Shine!

Elevation profiles available at mapMyRide.com

20+ Miles, 42+ Miles, 62+ Miles

Beautiful Tugaloo River, Toccoa, Georgia

[ In Reports ]
Lake Hartwell Fishing Report - October 30, 2009

The bass are starting to move in and out around the newly submerged brush piles and rocky areas. They are becoming a little more aggressive and are hitting spinnerbaits, jerk baits and medium diving crank baits. An occasional top water bite is still present so keep one tied on.

[ In Reports ]
SC Fishing Trends - 10/26/2009 - Jocassee, Keowee, Hartwell

• Striped and Hybrid Bass: Good to very good. Captain Steve Pietrykowski reports that there is strong schooling action for small to medium sized hybrids across much of the lake. His boat has been finding from below Oconee Point down to 18 Mile. These fish are chasing small threadfin shad and so it is important to cast to them with small artificial baits. Captain Bill Plumley reports that his boat has been going after the big striper which remain in the bigger water from the mid-lake down to the dam. He is fishing in 50-75 feet of water down lining herring and has caught fish up to 26 pounds in the last few days. He has also heard about good schooling action for smaller fish in the Martin’s Creek and Coneross area.

[ In Reports ]
Lake Hartwell Fishing Report - October 23, 2009

Bass fishing is clearly picking up as anglers are reporting good fishing up in the two major rivers.

[ In Tournaments ]
SC Law Enforcement Officers Fishing Tournament

The one-day tournament is set to start at 7 a.m. Saturday 10/24/2009. Staging will take place at the Broyles Landing Recreation area at Hartwell Lake. The tournament is open to all bass fishermen, not just law enforcement officers.