Monticello Reservoir (SC)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Monticello Reservoir?

The Monticello Reservoir is a large lake in South Carolina. This manmade lake was created as a way to cool the turbines of the Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Plant. Hydroelectricity is also generated from the waterbody as pumps from the nuclear facility pump water into The Reservoir and then release it through the hydroelectric dam between Monticello and Parr Reservoir to the south. This causes large fluctuations in the surface level of Monticello. The Reservoir is popular among anglers in the region and is managed by the South Carolina DNR. Popular sport fish on the Monticello Reservoir include catfish, largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, and panfish species such as bluegill.

Q: What is Monticello Reservoir's size, depth, and clarity?

Monticello Reservoir is a 6659.60 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a murky water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Monticello Reservoir?

Monticello Reservoir contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill, White Bass, Catfish.

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Monticello Reservoir Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

3 Reports on Monticello Reservoir

1 Report for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Ben Williams
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Shakey Heads
- Structure
  Rip Rap
- Forage
  Bluegill
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Shakey Heads in Spring (Spawn) (Rip Rap)
Locating bedding bass and areas of transition will yield the best results. Fish the shakey head slow and remember at any point a bass could be looking at. Fishing the rip rap scattered about the lake can... Read More
Ben recommended this gear for Monticello Reservoir, SC
Hotbait
Buckeye Lures Spot Remover Pro Model Jig Head 3/16oz / Black
$5.99
Zoom Trick Worm Green Pumpkin / 6 1/2"
$6.19
Zoom Trick Worm Watermelon Red / 6 1/2"
$6.19
Zoom Trick Worm Green Pumpkin/Chartreuse / 6 1/2"
$6.19
Spike-It Dip-n-Glo Dye Chartreuse / Garlic
$6.49

All Other Fishing Reports for Monticello Reservoir

Lucas Bowers
Gold Ambassador
12/17/22
52° (Water)
- Season
  Fall
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')
- Structure
  Points
- Forage
  Crawfish
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') in Fall (Points)
Monticello bass are grouped up on rocky points and some of the stretches of rip rap. These fish can be caught on a spro RkCrawler 55 with ease.
Lucas recommended this gear for Monticello Reservoir, SC
Hotbait
SPRO RkCrawler 55 MD Crankbait Molting Craw / 2 1/4"
$11.19
Sunline Super FC Sniper 12lb / 200 Yards
$21.99
Abu Garcia Revo SX Casting Reel Left / 6.7:1
$169.95
Fitzgerald Fishing All-Purpose Series Casting Rods 7'0" / Medium-Heavy / Moderate-Fast
$189.99
Ben Williams
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Winter
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Ned Rigs
- Structure
  Points
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Ned Rigs in Winter (Points)
Monticello is an interesting lake that is a lot like a fishbowl. Offshore structure is limited, but that tends to group the fish much better. Points scattered about the main lake can yield the best results when using... Read More
Ben recommended this gear for Monticello Reservoir, SC
Hotbait
Z-Man Finesse ShroomZ Jighead 1/10 oz / Green Pumpkin
$4.99
Z-Man TRD HogZ Green Pumpkin / 3"
$4.49
Z-Man TRD TicklerZ The Deal / 2 3/4"
$4.99
Z-Man TRD TicklerZ Coppertreuse / 2 3/4"
$4.99
Z-Man TRD TicklerZ Green Pumpkin / 2 3/4"
$4.99
Sunline Super FC Sniper 8lb / 200 Yards
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