Lake Hartwell
Published: Updated:
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Current)
Lake Hartwell Overview
SLOWWind (mph)FAST
01020406080100
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Wacky Rigs6
- Shakey Heads5
- Bladed Jigs4
- Hard Topwater (Walking)4
- Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')4
Total Fishing Reports
161
Top Species Reported for Spring
- Largemouth Bass53 Reports
Spotted Bass20 Reports
Crappie1 Report
Panfish / Bluegill1 Report
Loading Products
Recent and Trending Baits
Fishing Reports
161 Reports on Lake HartwellSort by
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Lg)
Structure
Points
Forage
Blueback Herring
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Points
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Rip Rap
Water Temperature
60°
Traveled down to Lake Hartwell to fish on Friday ahead of the cold front. Water conditions were good with visibility of 8+ ft and temps of 57-60 around the main channel islands and near the dam. Slightly more stained with visibility of 3+ ft and slightly higher temps up to 62 as we moved above Clemson Road in Six and Twenty Creek. Air temps were in the mid-to-high 70s with 5-10 mph winds and mostly sunny skies until late afternoon. Bait fish were plentiful up the Creek on primary and secondary points, but we found zero bites. Much better luck in and around the main channel in a variety of spots: (1) around points and pockets on the Tugaloo River side of Shaw Island using a 3.8” Keitech Swing Impact FAT Swimbait in Electric Shad; (2) along docks ~ 1.5 miles up on the north side of the Tugaloo using a 6.5” Zoom Trick Worm in Green Pumpkin on a 3/16 oz Owner Ultrahead Shaky Head; and (3) on the rip-rap around Big Oaks Recreation Center near the dam using a Jackall TN 70 Lipless Crankbait in Craw Fish.
Shimano SLX Casting Reel - EOL Right / 7.2:1
Out of Stock
Shimano Vanford Spinning Reel - EOL 2500 / 6.0:1
Out of Stock
Top Fishing Techniques
for Largemouth Bass + SpringChoose from techniques based on Lake Hartwell fishing reports.
