Battered and fried over a campfire, roasted whole on sticks, baked in hobo packets on hot coals—no matter how it’s fixed, freshly caught fish can be the highlight of a meal enjoyed after a day of successful fishing, that is, if the catch is properly cared for before cooking.
Lakes in South Carolina
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Picnic lakeside, hook a big fish or set sail on calm, clear waters in South Carolina. Most of the state's major lakes lie in or near parks that offer additional recreational activities. Lake Thurmond, which has approximately seven million visitors each year, is South Carolina's most popular lake. Located near three state parks, it's frequented by campers, picnickers, fishers, hunters and hikers. Lake Wateree in Lake Wateree State Park is another popular manmade lake. A favorite with anglers, it contains healthy populations of bass, bream, catfish and crappie. Lake Jocassee, a scenic manmade lake located in Devils Fork State Park, is primarily known for trout fishing and the waterfalls of Jocassee Gorges, which are accessible via the lake. Because of it's clear, clean waters, Lake Jocassee is popular with swimmers and scuba divers. At 110,000 acres, Lake Marion is South Carolina's largest natural lake, and it's a haven for waterfowl and trophy-size fish. |
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Lake Hartwell is located on the border of South Carolina and Georgia. Public access to this lake is provided by a number of public boat ramps, local parks and Sadlers Creek State Recreation Areas. |
Lake Marion is the largest lake in South Carolina. This lake is well known for its big fish and abundant wildlife. Various species of fish here include Striped bass, White Bass, Crappie and Channel catfish. Wildlife at this lake includes deer, fox, dove, turkey, alligator, hawk and eagle. |
Lake Wateree is very well known for great fishing and plentiful wildlife. The fish species include Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, White Perch, White Bass,and Crappie. This lake is a year-round favorite of campers, fishermen and recreational boaters. |
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