Lake Jocassee Bass & Trout Fishing & Fishing Tournaments

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2025-2026 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

December 13, 2025 ($35)

January 10, 2026 ($35)

February 14, 2026 ($35)

March 14, 2026 ($35)

April 11,  2026 ($35)

December 2025

 1st-Zach Boerger 5.86 lbs 

 2nd-Joel Bishop 2.56 lbs 

 3rd-Bill Terrill 2.28 lbs 

January 2026

Upcoming

February 2026

Upcoming

March 2026

Upcoming

April 2026

Upcoming

1st-Zach Boerger-9.86 pts 

  2nd-Joel Bishop- 5.56 pts 

3rd-Bill Terrill-4.28 pts

 Jocassee is the only lake in South Carolina offering both trophy trout and a smallmouth bass and has become a favorite fishing spot for anglers throughout the Southeast. The deep, crystal-clear water provides an excellent habitat for many species of fish, including brown trout, rainbow trout, white bass, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. No one under 16 years of age is required to obtain a hunting or fishing license, although they must be accompanied by a SC license holder. A temporary SC fishing license is $11 for non-residents and is valid for 14 days. You can get any SC license online at www.dnr.sc.gov or on the SCDNR app. 

•  It is unlawful to use or possess corn, cheese, fish eggs or imitations of them on Lake Jocassee.

• Oct.1 – May 31: 15 inches, but only 1 fish more than 20 inches. Possession Limit: 3
• June 1 – Sept 30: Any length. Unlawful to take, attempt to take, or possess more than 3.

 Sutton Spoons, Luhr Jensen, Planers, Dipsy Divers, Pink Ladies, Yellow Bird, Apex, Wes Best, Rooster Tail, Rapala, Whopper Plopper, Gamakatsu, Eagle Claw Necessities, Catfish Bait, Power Bait, Berry’s Flex-It Spoons, Strike King, Z Man, Spot Removers, Bullet Weights, Kalin’s Crappie Jigs, Fishing Line, Gary Yamamoto, Zoom, Bobby Garland, X-Zone, Slider Crappie, Suicide Shad, Fishing Poles. LIVE BAIT: Nightcrawlers, Red Worms, Medium and Large Minnows (Shiners), and Crickets (seasonal).