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Donalds, SC Fishing Trip — October

Your Donalds, SC Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 54°F1.6" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

5 species
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
White BassFair
White Bass
Various
Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

October Weather in Donalds

71°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
1.6"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

10 Guides Near Donalds

No guides are based in Donalds, but these guides operate nearby.

Taylor Outdoors - Taylor Outdoors
Taylor Outdoors

Taylor Outdoors

5(71)Top Rated
Prosperity, South Carolina
Fishski Business LLC guided fishing - Fishski Business LLC guided fishing
Fishski Business LLC guided fishing

Fishski Business LLC guided fishing

5(56)Top Rated

Fishski Business in South Carolina offers guided fishing trips on Lake Hartwell & Lake Jocassee on their fishing charter. Click to book your trip today!

Seneca, South Carolina
Mason's Guide Service - Mason's Guide Service
Mason's Guide Service

Mason's Guide Service

5(28)Top Rated
Modoc, South Carolina
Midlands Outdoors LLC Live Blueback herring - Midlands Outdoors LLC Live Blueback herring
Midlands Outdoors LLC Live Blueback herring

Midlands Outdoors LLC Live Blueback herring

5(23)Top Rated
Prosperity, South Carolina
CaptainChip.com - CaptainChip.com
CaptainChip.com

CaptainChip.com

5(17)Top Rated
Simpsonville, South Carolina
Ross Fishing Guide Service LLC - Ross Fishing Guide Service LLC
Ross Fishing Guide Service LLC

Ross Fishing Guide Service LLC

5(9)Top Rated

We offer the finest in Fishing Guide Services in South Carolina! Book your trip with Ross Fishing Guide Service today!

Abbeville, South Carolina
Lake Greenwood Fishing - Lake Greenwood Fishing
Lake Greenwood Fishing

Lake Greenwood Fishing

5(8)Top Rated

Our Lake Greenwood fishing guides are an ideal example of what a fishing guide can do for novice and professional anglers alike. Book now!

Cross Hill, South Carolina
Southern Comfort Striper Guide - Southern Comfort Striper Guide
Southern Comfort Striper Guide

Southern Comfort Striper Guide

4.7(7)Top Rated

Use Southern Comfort Striper Guide for fishing on Lake Hartwell in SC!

Striped Bass
Anderson, South Carolina
Mike Harter LLC - Lake Hartwell Striper/Bass Fishing Guide - Mike Harter LLC - Lake Hartwell Striper/Bass Fishing Guide
Mike Harter LLC - Lake Hartwell Striper/Bass Fishing Guide

Mike Harter LLC - Lake Hartwell Striper/Bass Fishing Guide

5Top Rated

Mike Harter Pro Tournament Bass Fishing and Fishing Charters on Lake Hartwell, SC

Westminster, South Carolina
Crockett Rocket Striper Fishing - Crockett Rocket Striper Fishing
Crockett Rocket Striper Fishing

Crockett Rocket Striper Fishing

5(1)Top Rated

Lake Thurmond Fishing at it's Best with Professional Guide Dave Willard

freshwater
Clarks Hill, South Carolina
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Blue Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

White Bass

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Hybrid Striped Bass

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Prosperity3 guides · 49 miLexington2 guides · 65 mi

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

South Carolina Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$10
Non-Resident$35
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately.

Buy License Online — South Carolina

Species Regulations

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers are encouraged to harvest as many blue catfish as possible to help control the population.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Some lakes may have different regulations; check specific lake regulations.

White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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