eastatoe river trout fishing

It's a different kind of fun, though, and I wouldn't trade it for my own little mountain stream. It's difficult to use fly rod here cause of the overhanging trees and close quarters streams. We get a few brookies around here, but mostly it's rainbow. Perhaps NW of Atlanta? Great hub! Yep, I've forgotten and left my license at camp when heading down the river. Allow the bait to float past the fish you hope to find at home, without guiding it any more than necessary. Dan Harmon (author) from Boise, Idaho on August 20, 2010: Thank you. If it's raining cats and dogs, sit it out for an hour! This steep mountain gorge features some old growth hemlock, a rainbow trout stream, dramatic rock cliffs and rare ferns that are maintained by the creek's moist spray. I very often see deer and other wildlife, while finding few people. Lastly, have fun and enjoy yourself. https://hubpages.com/sports/Funny-Fishing-Videos-H... Dan Harmon (author) from Boise, Idaho on September 27, 2010: Thanks for the compliment. That was two weeks ago. Downstream, the river transforms back into a brown trout stream, with a good population of trout, most of which come from fall helicopter stockings of sub-adult fish. For good trout fishing, I go to central Oregon. I enjoy the articles on Hub. Several anglers saw them the day we fished, and many poisonous ones, too. brown trout during the Spring and Summer. Enjoyed reading this hub. This way the second the trout eats the Fire Bait you can set the hook. Nestled in the heart of the mountains, it is a treasure bed of choices for fun-filled days. I want a stream where chest waders are a waste of money, and even hip waders are not a great deal of value; I can usually find a wide, shallow area to cross. You must understand what the fish wants, where he is likely to be found, and how not to spook him so that he refuses to feed. The hook ends up in the trout’s mouth, rather than allowing it to swallow the bait. If you're one of the people who feel they must catch a monstrous fish every time they go fishing, or want to sit in a boat and guzzle beer more than they want to fish, you probably won't be very interested. Dan Harmon (author) from Boise, Idaho on July 13, 2010: As a fly fisherman you have the equipment; if you can find a suitable stream give my odd and unorthodox methodology a try. WanderingFisher from The shore of Lake Erie on September 12, 2011: Excellent hub! There must be good access to the river, with frequent open areas in the underbrush where I can actually enter the water. Sure, it's a lot of fun to catch a good-sized wild rainbow trout—that's what this article is about—but it needn't ruin your day if you get skunked and go home with nothing. SCDNR is back to reporting stocking of rivers. The trout fishing techniques I will cover today are aimed at those fishermen plying their art in small rivers and streams: people who enjoy simply being in nature and will enjoy their day along a clear cold mountain stream whether or not they actually catch fish. I like spinning gear. Instead, pull out a few feet of line (a fly reel is not a casting reel), and, using an underhand flipping motion with that long pole, put the bait a little upstream and out from where you stand. The water is 55 degrees in the summer. There is good Enjoyed the great info! I spent some 22 years living in Virginia and fished extensively for bass, bluegill, perch and other warm-water fish. This need not be of the highest quality (or cost), as I do not fly-fish, but it does need to be a decent setup. It's a great way to spend a day. It was all small mountain stream. Spring: Spring is the best season to fish the upper river Summer: The water can get a little warm during the hot summer in Most kids are now out of school in South Carolina, which means pressure will be increasing. Jeremy Richmond from Hubbard on August 30, 2019: I've noticed both natural and stocked trout in my area seem to prefer minnows to other live bait offerings but fish using much the same presentation. Worms on the end of a floating line tend to float too high, and a little weight will carry the bait deeper into the water. A lighter leader might be nice and increase the "feel," but there are inevitably a lot of snags on the bottom of a moving stream that you can easily pull off of with a little heavier leader. I use floating fly line on the reel, along with about a six-foot leader of usually 6# to 8# weight. This total shall not exceed more than the limits or exceptions listed below. He used a ball of Garlic Salmon Egg the size of a pinky fingernail. I am not a biologist, but it seems reasonable that trout can smell (you are standing in their atmosphere, after all) and might detect your odor. While fish can and will be found nearly anywhere there is water, trout tend to congregate in quiet pools with some depth and a hiding place. Love it. A longtime camper, Dan has experience with tents, pop-up trailers, camp trailers, and motorhomes. If water is swirling around in the spots you want to fish in, that water will carry the hook in all different directions without you being to control it at all, unless you have some weight on the line. If you catch a trout in a hole, try it again! This does not mean standing water; trout are an active fish and want moving water to linger in (much different than lake fish, and I believe it makes them stronger and better able to fight). Some of my bug-tying friends make fun of my worms and me, but they seldom catch more than I do and they seem to spend half their time playing with a new fly to put on. I've done a little trout fishing in the Blue Ridge Mountains, but we don't really like to eat trout. But there's nothing better than getting away from the city, standing in a stream and catch some trout. Water temperatures have been in the upper 40’s to the mid 50’s on occasion. I'm thinking this may work well in the kayak, now anxious to try it out. Thread starter kevind62; Start date Dec 1, 2017; kevind62 Well-known member. We sell fly fishing rods, reels, fly lines, waders and gear. Can you use regular fishing poles in creeks and rivers? Back to Little Eastatoe River main page. That doesn't mean to whip the pole back over your shoulder in an effort to disembowel Mr. Trout, just a sharp tug. See Map #4 of the "South Carolina Trout Fishing Guide" described above. We think they are the best trout flies you can purchase. Note: A total of 3,641 trout were stocked during the time period. Game Fish Size & Possession Limits brook, brown & rainbow trout ... Read More→ • A total of 40 game fish may be kept in any one day. I've enjoyed all of it, but my favorite remains a peaceful, lonely mountain stream looking for trout. Little Eastatoe Creek is a stream located just 9.8 miles from Pickens, in Pickens County, in the state of South Carolina, United States, near Eastatoe, SC. That isn't fun—it's masochistic and not to be done by normal people. The Lower Saluda is the tailrace from Lake Murray managed by the S.C. Electric & Gas Company. Although I've heard stories of Crooked River fishing and always wanted to go there, I never have. Tight lines to all. ), but inevitably hooks and weights will touch the bottom, as well as larger rocks higher up. These creels are small and cheap, which is a good thing because they live in my RV and eventually rot out. There must be rapids in the stream to oxygenate it well, but there must also be small, quiet holes with rocks and logs for the trout to congregate in - they want hiding places as well as open water. I like to use the crimp on weights as you suggested although I don't break out my fly rod as much as I would like. They do have trout here and I did manage to snag one out of what seems to be beginner's luck, attempts to get the same results today failed and I see why after I read this article. There is also Low Water Bridge/Long Bottom Ford that are farther down the river. The Eastatoe River, spelled Eastatoee by some, and also called Eastatoe Creek in its upper section, is one of South Carolina’s best trout streams. Dropping a simple pheasant tail or prince nymph is … We have bass and other warmer water fish in the lakes, along with some trout, but I much prefer a quiet mountain stream. The pole will mostly just bend as the line tries to move quickly through the water, so it may take more or less effort than you are used to. The closest I ever came was fly fishing for shoal bass in the flint river here in Georgia. Sometimes they're stupid. I use regular bread balled around hook! I’ve never had much success fly fishing this river, but spinners and natural baits (worms, insects) work great. Above the 28 bridge is delayed harvest right now. The Tributary crosses from the site onto the property owned by Naturaland Trust property, then to property owned by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and eventually into the Eastatoe River. A favorite is kayak drifting (when river level is low). Lie about where you got it and no one will be the wiser. Thanks! We've got some dandy streams. This river runs through the gorgeous Eastatoe Valley and into Lake Keowee. Polarized sunglasses are a must, and make sure they are polarized. He will take his float tube out into water filled with ice chunks, and sit in that freezing water all day while it snows on him and his hands become too numb to work the reel. Nevertheless snags are a way of life in the river; I often let the current carry my bait into and under log jams and such. From first light to roughly 10 am you should be ok. Keep in mind that the recent rains flushed trout downstream from the two popular large holes. You must decide where a hidey hole is likely to be, without actually peering into that hole. We’d never been to the South Carolina’s Little Eastatoe Creek. Fishing was tough for a week, fortunately, after we left. I fish in Bennett springs, Missouri. I am in Idaho fishing the Big Wood, silver creek and trail creek. If you do need to provide some guidance, do it well before the bait is where you think the fish might be. I look for a stream shallow enough and narrow enough to wade across. Guided fly fishing trips on the Grand River… You don't want the hook right on the bottom (would you live touching the bottom with escape cut off in that direction? This trail starts out on the Jones Gap trail and quickly exits onto the Rim of the Gap Trail. The rewards, however, come in Eastatoe Creek Heritage Preserve, which is home to a beautiful stream filled with naturally reproducing rainbow trout. The trick is to pull the line in the opposite direction from where it was going when the hook snagged. When the fish bites—and only experience will tell you what is a bite, as opposed to a bump as the when the hook or its weight passes over a rock on the bottom—give a sharp tug upwards on the pole to set the hook. Dan Harmon (author) from Boise, Idaho on September 19, 2017: Of course. It makes catching and releasing easy. Just can't get enough of it. Unlike in lake fishing, once the fish is hooked you can usually tell what shelter or obstruction the fish is trying to reach, and keep him away from that direction. You're right - I'm not sure I would care to wade around much, especially further south. I use a ten-foot fly rod with a normal fly reel. A good supply of the small crimp-on weights in various sizes is necessary as well. We planned to catch and release trout so he used a float and then placed two small BB Water Gremlin split shots a few inches above the hook. Thank you. I eat trout sometimes, but I much prefer grouper, flounder, seatrout, redfish, cod, and sharks. Not even taking a header into the river can ruin a fisherman's day like not having a license when the game warden shows up. Try worms, eggs, mops, stones with rubber legs, and small natural trailers. Any game fish or species with a size limit listed must be landed with head and tail fin intact. Any game fish or species with a size limit listed must be landed with head and tail fin intact. I like the fly tackle for the longer rod and floating fly line. lol. I wanted one of our guys to try other baits, but he refused because the Garlic Salmon Egg was working so well. I've been trying my luck at a mountain stream in this village in Himachal Pradesh, India. Neither one is my idea of a quiet day communing with nature. Setting the hook in stream fishing is a little different than in lake fishing. Not perfect; 4 or 5 feet of leader gives the bait lots of room to move around, but better than if I couldn't see the line at all. And last, but not least, is a dozen nightcrawlers. The Eastatoee (or Eastatoe) Creek is a popular spot in northern Pickens County for trout fishing and hiking. I didn’t blame him, particularly with the lightening racing towards us fast. - Agree on the license 100%! Meanwhile, a few days prior to Memorial Weekend an angler suggested we try our luck here after catching and releasing a few dozen trout on the South Saluda. Overhand casting is also possible when needed. From the confluence of Laurel Creek downstream to Lake Keowee, the Eastatoe River is hatchery supported. If it's too cold to go out early in the morning, wait for a while! A casting rod will get it much further, of course, but lacks the control at closer areas. Standard for me is usually a #4 hook on the end. Anglers shouldn’t expect to catch trophy trout. The Eastatoe River flows through a rugged gorge and prevents all but the serious fly angler more problems to access than the causal … By James Marsh. At the same time you don't want too much weight, because if the hook doesn't move at least somewhat with the currents, it will not look natural and will probably not be taken. The hook ends up in the trout’s mouth, rather than allowing it to swallow the bait. I have never considered nightcrawlers and short casts with a fly rod. I carry a variety of small crimp-on weights, and change weights frequently according to the speed of the water I am fishing in. Excellent and informative hub and enjoyed the pics as well. Living in Dallas now I fish mainly lakes for crappie and various bass and make the occassional trip to the gulf to fly fish for red fish. I am fortunate enough to have all kinds of fishing near me (except salt water). Alternate names for this stream include Estatee Creek, Estatoe Creek and Big Estatoe Creek. Thanks for sharing. Al from Australia, Hong Kong, USA on March 25, 2016: collegedad from The Upper Peninsula on December 23, 2012: There's nothing better than a day spent on a stream with an old fly rod. The Eastatoe, which flows to Lake Keowee, is a popular trout fishing waterway. I have tried lures, salmon eggs and flies, but have had the most success with worms. Larger rivers can be wall to wall people, and lakes are full of other boaters and jet skiiers. Mae Williams from USA on December 06, 2011: I was surprised to find you like fishing. Never allow your shadow to come anywhere near your suspected hidey hole. Trout fishing, however, is fun, and it's usually done in beautiful surroundings! The Chattooga, Chauga, and Eastatoe rivers around us here at Chattooga River Fly Shop are fishing extremely well as the waters have warmed with spring rains and the temperatures reaching into the mid 70’s. Meanwhile, what you will catch fits great in a skillet and can be a blast to catch with light tackle. Hey Dan, this article is very informative and just what I needed for a starter course on stream fishing. Delayed Harvest season is here so enjoy the river and try the regulars like worms, eggs, and mops. Repeat until you are convinced that no one is home there. This way the second the trout eats the Fire Bait you can set the hook. This total shall not exceed more than the limits or exceptions listed below. They are very helpful. I have made more than a few trips deep-sea fishing for bluefish, flounder, salmon and sea trout and have even caught a shark. Much like how you describe in your article. Dan Harmon (author) from Boise, Idaho on March 04, 2011: Like you, I learned from my Dad, and those are memories I cherish. I have a friend that fly fishes in the winter. I'm really looking forward to trout fishing over here in Central PA. Manistee River. At the same time, I have caught many nice trout by slowly raising the bait to the surface; I suspect that they think it's "getting away" and it's taken before it can escape. For questions regarding the trout stocking program, please call Dan Rankin at 864-654-6346. I do mostly ocean living in California, when I have the time that is. One or two, caught at daybreak, make a wonderful breakfast with some eggs to go with it. Granny's House from Older and Hopefully Wiser Time on September 27, 2010: I go trout fishing all the time! Great article, voted up. The first problem is finding the trout. It makes for a shaky day, always looking over my shoulder and I usually find some excuse to go back to camp and collect it. It is a passion and a great way to spend time with friends and family. I've had incredibly violent fights in a small hole only to return immediately and catch 3, 4 or 5 more out of the same hole. The next step is to present the bait in a natural manner. With a 10 foot pole it is quite easy to reach out 20 feet or more and by wading in the stream you can reach almost anywhere. I just made a trip to washington state a few weeks ago to fish for rainbows and cutthroats and it was a blast. Hooks and weights will snag on the rocks as the current carries them past, but usually not very hard. The good news is stability has returned. Wild trout of this size will give quite a fight and are a lot of fun to catch, but as much as anything I simply enjoy the peace and beauty of such a setting. Very good and interesting article. My own current setup cost about $100 for the rod and somewhat less for the reel. Nearly all of my fishing is in small streams; between wading along both banks I seldom need to cast out more than 20' or so and the fly tackle gives me more control in the shorter casts around brush, rocks and logs in the water. I like that! I've fished a little in Georgia around Brunswick many years ago. a small wooly bugger always can be fun if they are not behaving. Thanks for the comment; I'm glad you enjoyed the hub. Great article thanks, I live right outside of Philadelphia and fish creeks and streams that are PA stocked water. State of Michigan - For nearly a century, the Pigeon River in the northeast Lower Peninsula has been a beautiful, blue-ribbon trout stream scarred with a flaw sometimes fatal to fish – a dam situated about 15 miles downstream from the river’s source. Randy Godwin from Southern Georgia on July 12, 2010: Always wanted to go trout fishing in a mountain stream. Dan Harmon (author) from Boise, Idaho on July 12, 2010: Thanks, Randy. It is now time to get ready for hunting. Number one on the list is, of course, a valid fishing license. I've tried for salmon, steelhead and a couple of times for sturgeon. I doubt I'll ever go back to hunting, but I surely enjoy my trout fishing. But how can you turn up your nose at trout? Stream fishing in moving water is much different than lake fishing or deep-river fishing. I really enjoyed reading your article on worm fishing with a fly rod. No trout are stocked upstream of the Burrells Ford bridge, three miles south of the border, and wild browns are the main attraction. Eastatoe Creek (Keowee to Roy Jones Road) Any length: Nov. 1 – May 14: Catch and Release only: Unlawful to use or possess any lure or bait except single hook artificial lures. In the meantime enjoy your new trout-fishing techniques in a small mountain river or stream and may you limit out each time you go! Eastatoe River. Across the creek is a cliff with a small, attractive waterfall. CYBERSUPE from MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA, U.S.A. on July 13, 2010: As a fly fisherman mayself and an avid trout fishing dude, your Hub is Excellent and most Informative. What advantage do you see with your setup? River, Big Eastatoee River (Delayed Harvest), Little Eastatoee River, Rocky Bottom Creek and Little Canebrake Creek Note: A total of 11,621 trout were stocked during the time period. Plenty of info on hub. Recreation: Eastatoe Passage of the Palmetto Trail. 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