Local guides share their passion and tips for fishing Lake Hartwell this spring
To fish the waters of Lake Hartwell over many years is to know it like a friend. The vast reservoir, located about an hour south of Greenville, is more rugged than Lowcountry lakes but gentler than true mountain lakes. Its 900 miles of shoreline can feel as calm and quiet as a wild oasis in some places, rowdy and fun-loving in others.
Gliding silently beneath the surface of Lake Hartwell are vast numbers of largemouth bass, spotted bass, striped bass, and hybrid stripers. For local fishers, these sport fish are prizes, caught through a combination of grit, skill, and luck…