Lake Keowee Regulations

General Fishing Regulations

Lakes Hartwell, Keowee, Russell (including the Lake Hartwell tailwater), Robinson (Greenville County), Thurmond, Tugaloo, Yonah, Stevens Creek Reservoir, the Chattooga, and Savannah Rivers—no largemouth bass less than 12 inches in total length.
On Lakes Hartwell, Keowee, Russell (including the Lake Hartwell tailwater), Thurmond, Tugaloo, Yonah, the Chattooga and Savannah Rivers and Stevens Creek Reservoir—10 fish combined total per person per day of any black bass species (largemouth, smallmouth, redeye or spotted bass).
From November 1st through May 14th of each year, it is unlawful to possess, take and retain trout (catch & release fishing is allowed) on the Eastatoe Creek from the backwaters of Lake Keowee upstream to S.C. State Highway S-39-143 (Roy Jones Road) in Pickens County.
From November 1st through May 14th, it is unlawful to use or possess any lure or bait except single hook artificial lures in the Eastatoe Creek from the backwaters of Lake Keowee upstream to S.C. State Highway S-39-143 (Roy Jones Road) in Pickens County.

Allowable Nongame Devices (Marking of Nongame Devices)