AP Fishing
A valid South Carolina fishing license is required to fish on the national forests. The U.S. Forest Service does not issue any licenses or permits for hunting or fishing. Please visit the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Web site for license and regulations information.
- Creel limits: Supervisor's Order 08-12-00-09-09
- Creel limit locations: Exhibit A
The Andrew Pickens Ranger District offers lake fishing at Presbyterian Lake, located off Forest Road 2377.
The Chattooga and Chauga Rivers offer plenty of opportunities for trout fishing and other species. The Chauga River can be accessed near Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp. The Chattooga can be accessed at the following locations:
- Chattooga Picnic Area and Fishing Pier
- Ellicott Rock Wilderness Area
- Burrells Ford Campground
- Highway 28 Boat Launch
- Long Bottom Ford Campground
- Earls Ford
- Sandy Ford
- Fall Creek
- Thrifts Ferry
- Hwy. 76
- Woodall Shoals