Enjoy Fishing Near Spartanburg |
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| By Rebecca Allison |
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Lake Bowen is located nine miles north of Spartanburg near Inman, South Carolina. The lake is formed from an impoundment of waters from the South Pacolet River and its tributaries. Lake Bowen has 33 miles of shoreline. The lake is owned and managed by the Spartanburg Water System. Power boating is allowed, but boaters must have a permit issued by Spartanburg Water. Fishermen will find catfish, crappie, striped bass, and largemouth bass in the lake. A park near Highway 9 offers a picnic area, boat ramps, and a fishing pier. Lake Blaylock is another Spartanburg Water System reservoir. This lake is located north of Spartanburg near the town of Chesnee. A dam on the Pacolet River creates the lake and its 45 miles of shoreline. Boaters must also have a permit on Lake Blaylock. A fishing pier, boat ramp, and picnic area are located at Lake Blaylock Park, off County Road 190 just off US Highway 221. Two nearby lakes are owned and managed by the SJWD Water District. Lake Cooley is located west of Spartanburg near Wellford, and Lake Lyman is also west of Spartanburg near the town of Lyman. Fishing and boating are allowed on both of these lakes, but a boating permit is required. Access to Lake Cooley is from a park off SC Highway 292 north of Wellford. Facilities at the park include a fishing dock. A fishing pier is located at Lake Lyman Park northeast of Lyman on County Road 904, just off SC Highway 357. Two fishing lakes are located within Croft State Park, just south of Spartanburg. Lake Craig has two ramps for small fishing boats. The park only allows electric trolling motors. Non-motorized fishing boats are available for rent at a cost of $10 for 4 hours or $20 per day. The lake has a fishing pier and plenty of areas for bank fishing. Lake Johnson is currently closed for renovations and restocking. Anglers may also want to try their luck in a local river and one of its tributaries. The Pacolet River and Lawson’s Fork Creek are popular for both spinning and fly fishing. Fishermen will find catfish, bream, bass, and rainbow trout in these waters. Fishing and other outdoor activities are popular in the Upstate of South Carolina, and visitors may enjoy joining local residents at these popular fishing destinations. Spartanburg offers plenty of great choices. |
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| About The Author Rebecca Allison, General Manager at the Hampton Inn Spartanburg. This Spartanburg Hotel invites guests to step back in time to the colonial era or indulge in modern luxuries and recreation in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Guests can take a short drive into Greenville to see historic landmarks or enjoy world-class entertainment. For more information visit: www.HamptonInnSpartanburg.com |
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