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Fishing in McCormick County, South Carolina
County seat: McCormick. Population 9,526 (2020). SCDNR Region 1.
- 1lake pages
- 27landings
- 1river pages
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McCormick County, South Carolina
Sizing up the fishing in McCormick County
McCormick County conducts county business from McCormick, and the 2020 Census counted 9,526 people living in the county. Most SCDNR access records in the county carry SCDNR Region 1. Of the 1 lake with pages here, Lake Thurmond covers the most water.
The SCDNR access layer shows 27 landings and paddle launches plus 8 piers and bank sites here. Paged streams in the county include Stevens Creek Reservoir.
1lake pages
27landings
1river pages
9,526residents, 2020
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 9, 2026. SCDNR South Carolina Public Water Access layer (ArcGIS service, the data behind the SCDNR fishing access map), read November 9, 2026.
Map
A map of McCormick County landings and fishing spots
SCDNR Public Water Access layer and lake points, checked November 9, 2026.
Lakes
Reservoirs and state lakes of McCormick County
| Lake | Size | Landings | Kind | SCDNR species list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Thurmond | 71,100 acres | 26 | major reservoir | Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass |
These lakes past the McCormick County line lie closest to McCormick.
| Lake | From McCormick | Size | Landings | Kind | SCDNR species list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd Pond | 17 miles east | not printed | 1 | named at an SCDNR access | none on SCDNR lists |
| Lick Fork Lake | 19 miles southeast | not printed | 1 | named at an SCDNR access | Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish |
| Star Fort Pond | 23 miles northeast | 22 acres | 0 | SCDNR state lake | Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish |
| Slades Lake | 23 miles southeast | not printed | 1 | named at an SCDNR access | none on SCDNR lists |
| Lake Greenwood | 28 miles northeast | 11,400 acres | 8 | major reservoir | none on SCDNR lists |
| Lake Russell | 29 miles northwest | 9,899 acres | 14 | major reservoir | Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass |
Surface acres and depth as SCDNR prints them on its page for this lake, read November 9, 2026. Sizes SCDNR does not print show as mapped outline area. Species as SCDNR lists them at its access points.
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What the SCDNR lists add up to near McCormick County
Black Crappie leads the SCDNR species lists on lakes within 50 miles of McCormick.
SCDNR Public Water Access species lists, counted per lake page within 50 miles; an occurrence list, not a catch survey.
Rivers
Where current runs through McCormick County
- Stevens Creek Reservoir4 SCDNR accesses
Current flow on McCormick County streams
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Mt. Carmel, Sc | 26 cfs, 2.77 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:00 pm |
| Cuffeytown Crk At Liberty Hill Rd Nr Mccormick, Sc | 10.36 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 6:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
SCDNR South Carolina Public Water Access layer (ArcGIS service, the data behind the SCDNR fishing access map), read November 9, 2026. USGS Water Data for the Nation, live through the site, retrieved on page view.
Access
Public put-ins across McCormick County
- Baker Creek State Park on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
- Bakers Creek Welcome Center Boat Ramp on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
- Buffalo Creek Subdivision Boat Ramp on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
- Catfish Bay Boat Ramp on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
- Dorden Creek Boat Ramp on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved, courtesy dock
- Dorn Boating Event Facility Boat Ramp on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 6 lanes, concrete or paved, courtesy dock, fishing pier
- Furys Ferry Boat Ramp on Stevens Creek ReservoirStevens Creek Reservoir, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
- Hamilton Branch State Park on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved, courtesy dock
- Hawe Creek Campsite Boat Ramp on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved, courtesy dock
- Hickory Knob State Park on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 2 lanes, concrete or paved, courtesy dock
- Landrum Creek Boat Ramp on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved, courtesy dock
- Leroys Ferry Boat Ramp on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
- Little River Quarry Boat Ramp on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
- Little River Subdivision Boat Ramp on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
- Long Cane Creek Boat Ramp on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
- Long Cane Creek Picnic Area Boat Ramp on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 1 lane, gravel
- McIntosh Boat Ramp on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
- Modoc Camp Area Boat Ramp on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
- Modoc Park on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 2 lanes, concrete or paved, courtesy dock
- Modoc Shores Boat Ramp on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
- Mt Carmel Park on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
- Mt Pleasant Boat Ramp on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
- New Bordeaux Boat Ramp on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
- Parksville Boat Ramp on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 2 lanes, concrete or paved, courtesy dock
- Scotts Ferry Boat Ramp on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 3 lanes, concrete or paved, courtesy dock
- Thurmond Dam Boat Ramp on Stevens Creek ReservoirStevens Creek Reservoir, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved, fishing pier
- Thurmond Recreation Area Boat RampLake Thurmond, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved, courtesy dock, fishing pier
SCDNR bank and pier points in McCormick County
- Bakers Creek State Park Bank on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, bank
- Below Dam Recreation Area Pier on Stevens Creek ReservoirStevens Creek Reservoir, pier, wood
- Clarks Hill Recreation Area Bank on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, bank
- Clarks Hill Recreation Area Pier on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, pier
- Dorn Fishing & Boating Facility Pier on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, pier, aluminum
- Hickory Knob State Park Bank on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, bank
- Lake Thurmond Overlook BankLake Thurmond, bank
- Hamilton Branch State Park Bank on Lake ThurmondLake Thurmond, bank
SCDNR South Carolina Public Water Access layer (ArcGIS service, the data behind the SCDNR fishing access map), read November 9, 2026. The SCDNR layer carries no fee or hours field.
Levels
Pool and gauge readings for McCormick County lakes
Lake Thurmond
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Thurmond Lake Near Plum Branch, Sc | 317.76 ft lake elevation | Nov 12 5:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 6:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
317.82 ftpool elevation (NGVD29)
184.26 fttailwater elevation (NGVD29)
0 cfsrelease
0 cfsinflow
THURMOND DAM reading for Lake Thurmond, November 9, 2026.
USACE Savannah District via USACE Access to Water (location page), latest values at retrieval November 9, 2026. Provisional.
Limits
Size and creel rules on McCormick County water
Statewide rows from the state fishing guide apply to McCormick County lakes and streams that have no row of their own. A total of 40 game fish may be kept in any one day (freshwater), not exceeding the species limits (guide p. 28). The SCDNR price list shows $10 for a resident freshwater year and $35 for the nonresident version.
| Species | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| American Eel | 9 inches min | 25 |
| Blue Catfish | See limits in Freshwater Nongame Fishing Regulations section. | See limits in Freshwater Nongame Fishing Regulations section. |
| Bream | Any length | 30 |
| Redbreast Sunfish | Any length | 15 |
| Crappie | 8 inches min | 20 |
| Walleye & Sauger | Any length | No more than 8 combined total of walleye or sauger |
| Chain Pickerel | Any length | 30 |
| Redfin Pickerel | Any length | 30 |
| Yellow Perch | Any length | 30 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 12 inches min | No more than 5 combined total of smallmouth, largemouth, redeye bass or their hybrids |
| Redeye (Bartrams) Bass | Any length | No more than 5 combined total of smallmouth, largemouth, redeye bass or their hybrids |
| Largemouth Bass | Any length | No more than 5 combined total of smallmouth, largemouth, redeye bass or their hybrids |
| Spotted Bass | Any length | 15 |
| White Bass | Any length | 10 |
| Striped or Hybrid Bass or a combination | Any length | 10 |
Special-limit water in McCormick County
- Lake ThurmondSmallmouth Bass: Any length, No more than 10 combined total of black bass
- Stevens Creek ReservoirSmallmouth Bass: Any length, No more than 10 combined total of black bass
Shared-state reservoirs touching McCormick County
- Lake ThurmondAll persons holding a valid license from Georgia or South Carolina will be allowed to fish in the waters covered by this agreement.
South Carolina border water rules
2026-2027 South Carolina Hunting & Fishing Guide, valid August 14, 2026 to August 14, 2027 (online guide), read November 9, 2026. License prices as printed on the SCDNR license pricing pages (dnr.sc.gov), read November 9, 2026.
Records
Record-list fish from McCormick County water
| Species | Weight as listed | List | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauger | 4-7 | freshwater | Lake Thurmond | 1985 |
South Carolina state record fish as listed by SCDNR (record list), read November 9, 2026.
Tournaments
Tournament dates for McCormick County lakes
Count 5 organizer entries for McCormick County lakes and rivers, 2 upcoming.
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2027 | Fishers of Men SC Upstate Classic, Clarks Hill Lake | Clarks Hill Lake | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail |
| March 13, 2027 | Fishers of Men SC Upstate Legacy, Clarks Hill Lake | Clarks Hill Lake | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail |
| May 9, 2026 | South Carolina Bass Nation 6-Man, Clarks Hill Lake, May 9-10, 2026 | Clarks Hill Lake | South Carolina B.A.S.S. Nation |
| April 18, 2026 | Fishers of Men SC Upstate Classic, Clark Hill April 18, 2026 | Clarks Hill Lake | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail |
| April 26, 2025 | Fishers of Men SC Upstate Classic, Clark Hill April 26, 2025 | Clarks Hill Lake | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail |
Organizer schedule and results pages, checked November 2026.
Local help
McCormick County tackle counters and hired guides
Bait and tackle in McCormick County
- Herring Hutbait and tackle shop, Clarks Hill
- Palmetto Anglerbait and tackle shop, Mc Cormick
- Savannah Lakes Marinamarina, Mc Cormick
SC guide and charter listings in McCormick County
- Clarks Hill Guide Servicefishing guide, Clarks Hill, (864) 333-2513
Yellow Pages listings (city of business), read November 9, 2026.
Nearby
Keep exploring from McCormick County
McCormick County towns with their own fishing page
- McCormickpop. 2,232
SC counties that touch McCormick County
- Greenwood County21 miles northeast
- Edgefield County22 miles east
- Abbeville County24 miles north
- Saluda County35 miles east
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Answers
Quick replies on fishing in McCormick County
Which landings does SCDNR list in McCormick County?
SCDNR maps 27 landings and launches here, listed above with directions.
Where is the most lake water in McCormick County?
Lake Thurmond, at 71,100 acres.
Which fish appear on SCDNR lists near McCormick County?
SCDNR access lists name Black Crappie on the most lake pages within 50 miles, then Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish.
Is there a tackle shop listed in McCormick County?
3 in all, Herring Hut first.
Which South Carolina town runs McCormick County government?
County offices are in McCormick.
How much is a South Carolina fishing license for a McCormick County trip?
The SCDNR price list shows $10 for a resident freshwater year and $35 for the nonresident version.
What other South Carolina counties are close to McCormick County?
Nearest by centre point: Greenwood County, Edgefield County and Abbeville County.
What daily crappie limit applies in McCormick County?
Statewide: Crappie: 20 daily, size 8 inches min. A guide row naming a lake can change it.
Which SCDNR region do McCormick County access points fall under?
SCDNR Region 1, going by the majority of its SCDNR access records.
Do any McCormick County waters have their own limits?
2 waters with a page here have a guide row of their own, beginning with Lake Thurmond.
Do South Carolina bass trails weigh in on McCormick County water?
5 organizer entries on file; next is Fishers of Men SC Upstate Classic, Clarks Hill Lake on Clarks Hill Lake, March 13, 2027.
Does any McCormick County lake appear on the SCDNR record list?
Sauger, 4-7 as listed, from Lake Thurmond (1985).
Which license do I need on McCormick County border lakes?
All persons holding a valid license from Georgia or South Carolina will be allowed to fish in the waters covered by this agreement.
Choose a landing in McCormick County
Open a lake for its landings, limits and gauge readings.