Lake Keowee Fishing Report – September 26 🎣

 

Bass (spotted & largemouth)

With clear water and warm temps, spotted bass are stacking up on structure but also roaming. Expect good action in the 15–35 foot range, especially around steep points, rocky banks, and transitions between main-lake and creek arms. In the early morning, some fish will push shallower along steeper banks or near isolated cover. Midday, they’ll often suspend or hug structure in deeper breaks.

 

Largemouth bass will be more localized check flatter cover, laydowns, or docks in creeks and coves.

 

Crappie

Because the crappie population is not huge, you won’t see large concentrations. Your best bet is in upper creek arms or murkier backwaters with brush or woody structure. Focus between 10–20 feet, targeting cover edges and the tops of submerged structure. Slow, subtle jigs or small minnows will often yield the best strikes.

 

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Fishing Tip (Keowee-specific)

since the lake is ultra clear, subtlety wins. Use lighter line, natural colors, and finesse retrieves. When marking fish, fish above structure rather than deep inside it spotted bass often suspend just above wood or rocks, especially in bright light. Also, back your search into upper creek arms where conditions are a little muddied those slight stains help your presentation stand out.