reservoir in Georgia, USA
A 56,000-acre Savannah River reservoir straddling the Georgia-South Carolina line, Lake Hartwell is a major tournament bass lake famous for largemouth and spotted bass plus a strong striped and hybrid bass and crappie fishery. Located in the Savannah River on the Georgia–South Carolina line.
Lake Hartwell is a reservoir in Georgia, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Lake Hartwell can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, and Striped Bass. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Lake Hartwell.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Lake Hartwell. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Lake Hartwell:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Lake Hartwell:
Anglers at Lake Hartwell can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, and Striped Bass. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Lake Hartwell before you cast a line.
Lake Hartwell is a reservoir in Georgia, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.