J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir Fishing near Murphys Estates, South Carolina

J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir is a reservoir located just 15.2 miles from Murphys Estates, in McCormick County, in the state of South Carolina, United States, near Clarks Hill, SC. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including largemouth bass, bream/bluegill, catfish, striped bass, carp, smallmouth bass, brown trout and rainbow trout here. Whether you’re baitcasting, spinning or fly fishing your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir. Alternate names for this reservoir include Clarks Hill Reservoir, Clark Hill Lake and Clarks Hill Lake.

Join us as we discuss the South Carolina Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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