Crappie

Anderson, South Carolina, offers excellent crappie fishing, primarily centered around Lake Hartwell. This massive reservoir, impounded by the Savannah River, provides diverse habitat that crappie thrive in, from submerged timber and brush piles to bridge pilings and rocky points. Spring is prime time, as crappie move into the shallows to spawn. Target areas around Six and Twenty Creek, and the Seneca River arm for pre-spawn concentrations. A local tip: many anglers find success long-line trolling minnows or jigs over submerged structure in the early spring. As the water warms, try fishing deeper brush piles with live minnows under a slip bobber. Lake Hartwell crappie are known for their good size, with many fish exceeding a pound. Be aware of fluctuating water levels, which can impact crappie location; monitor the lake's water level online before heading out.