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AHQ Report - Lake Keowee

April 3

Lake Keowee is at 98.0% of full pool. Water temperatures have continued to rise with the northern and southern ends of the lake now in the mid-60s and the mid-lake region approaching 70 degrees. Water clarity is good with the exception of the back of major creeks which are still stained.

It’s a peak time for bass fishing on Lake Keowee, and N&C Marine/Skeeter Team member Guide Charles Townson (864-324-2065) reports

March 27

Lake Keowee is at 98.9% of full pool. Water temperatures have reached the lower 60s on the lower and upper ends of the lake, and temperatures are in the mid-60s mid-lake around the power plant. The water is stained in the back of all the major creeks due to heavy rain this past week. 

Bass fishing remains excellent using a variety of different techniques on Lake Keowee, and N&C Marine/Skeeter Teammember Guide Charles Townson (864-324-2065) reports

March 18

Lake Keowee is at 97.5% of full pool. Water temperatures on the south and north end of the lake are now in the upper 50s, with the mid-lake area in the mid-60s.  There is a slight stain in the backs of major creeks, but otherwise the lake is clear. 

It’s getting to be a really good time to fish on Lake Keowee, with N&C Marine/Skeeter Team member Guide Charles Townson (864-324-2065) reporting

March 10

Lake Keowee is at 98.8% of full pool. The difference in water temperatures on the lake is at the biggest margin of the year.  On the south end, water temperatures are still in the low to mid 50s while mid-lake temperatures are now in the low 60s.  The north end of the lake is in between these two ranges. 

As a result of temperature variance, N&C Marine/Skeeter Team member Guide Charles Townson (864-324-2065) reports

February 21

Lake Keowee is at 98.8% of full pool. Water temperatures have fallen in the past few days with cold rain and temperatures in the area.  On the south end of the lake, temperatures are around 55.  Mid-lake the temperature is around 60-61, and the northern end is around 57. 

With periodic cold fronts coming in, N&C Marine/Skeeter Team member Guide Charles Townson (864-324-2065) reports

February 6

Lake Keowee is at 99.0% of full pool. Water temperatures have been relatively stable over the past week, with the low to mid 50s on the southern and northern end of the lake and around 60 mid-lake. 

Even though water temperatures have not begun to raise, N&C Marine/Skeeter Team member Guide Charles Townson (864-324-2065) reports

January 29

Lake Keowee is at 98.8% of full pool. Water temperatures on the lower end are now in the mid-50s, the mid-lake region is in the upper 50s to low 60s, and the northern end is in the mid to upper 50s. 

Water temperatures have fallen quite a bit over the last week, and N&C Marine/Skeeter Team member Guide Charles Townson (864-324-2065) reports

January 17

Lake Keowee is at 98.1% of full pool. With the very warm weather we have had recently water temperatures have actually climbed about 2 degrees on Keowee.  On the southern and northern ends of the lake temperatures are in the upper 50s, and in the mid-lake area they are around 61 degrees. 

Colder weather is coming, but for now N&C Marine/Skeeter Team member Guide Charles Townson (864-324-2065) reports

January 4

Lake Keowee is at 97.7% of full pool. Water temperatures on the lower end of the lake are around 57 degrees, the mid-lake area is about 62, and the northern end is running roughly 60 degrees.

Bass are following baitfish (threadfin shad) and getting into their winter pattern, which N&C Marine/Skeeter Teammember Guide Charles Townson (864-324-2065) reports

December 28

Lake Keowee is at 99.0% of full pool. Water temperatures on the lower end of the lake are around 58, the northern end of the lake is at 60, and the mid-lake area is at 64 degrees.  Water clarity is normal (very clear).

Bass are still biting on Lake Keowee, but N&C Marine/Skeeter Team member Guide Charles Townson (864-324-2065) reports

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Clemson, anyone who has ever seen Lake Keowee knows that it is one of the most beautiful lakes in South Carolina.  The water is clear and blue, the shoreline is clean and carefully controlled with only floating docks, and the mountains make for a majestic backdrop.  Just being on Lake Keowee, whether you are fishing or not, is a treat.  

December 5

Lake Keowee is at 99.2% of full pool. Surface water temperatures continue to slowly fall on Keowee with the south and north ends now in the low

November 27 - Lake Keowee is at 98.3% of full pool.  Surface water temperatures continue to slowly fall on Keowee and now range from about 62 on the lower and upper ends of the lake to around 66 mid-lake near the...

— October 25 Lake Keowee is at 97.0% of full pool.  Morning surface water temperatures are now in the mid-70s over most of the lake, but still around 80 degrees at the power plant.  Water clarity is normal (very clear). Falling water temperatures have Lake Keowee bass on the move, and N&C Marine/Skeeter Team member […]
— The newest Lake Keowee fishing report can be found at: http://www.anglersheadquarters.com/ahq-insider-lake-keowee-sc-fall-2019-fishing-report/ September 25 Lake Keowee is down to 96.7% of full pool and water temperatures have remained steady over the past week.   Even though the days are getting shorter, the hot weather is holding the morning surface water temperatures at about 84 on the […]
— The newest Lake Keowee fishing report can be found at: http://www.anglersheadquarters.com/ahq-insider-lake-keowee-sc-fall-2019-fishing-report/ September 20 Lake Keowee is at 98.1% of full pool and water temperatures remain persistently high due to the continued hot weather.  Around the power plant, temperatures are still averaging about 90 degrees.  On the lower and upper ends of the lake, mid-80s are […]
— The newest Lake Keowee fishing report can be found at: http://www.anglersheadquarters.com/ahq-insider-lake-keowee-sc-fall-2019-fishing-report/ August 29 Lake Keowee is at 98.0% of full pool, and water temperatures have peaked and are slowly beginning to drop. Today water temperatures were 85.7 on the south end.  Water clarity is normal (very clear). Bass fishing remains tough on Lake Keowee, but Guide […]
— The newest Lake Keowee fishing report can be found at: http://www.anglersheadquarters.com/ahq-insider-lake-keowee-sc-summer-2019-fishing-report/  June 3 Lake Keowee is at 97.7% of full pool, and water temperatures have risen into the mid-80s over most of the lake, with the exception of the very northern end near the Jocassee dam where they are still in the 70s.  Clarity […]
— The newest Lake Keowee fishing report can be found at: http://www.anglersheadquarters.com/ahq-insider-lake-keowee-sc-spring-2019-fishing-report/ May 16 Lake Keowee is at 98.1% of full pool today, and the lake has generally been staying pretty full.  Water clarity has improved on the main lake but still has a little tint, and the backs of major creeks are still stained.  Water […]
— The newest Lake Keowee fishing report can be found at: http://www.anglersheadquarters.com/ahq-insider-lake-keowee-sc-spring-2019-fishing-report/ January 9 Lake Keowee is at 98.3% of full pool.  Water temperatures have risen in the past week to about 57 on the lower and upper ends, while they remain in the low to mid-60s around the middle of the lake.  Clarity has decreased […]
— If you know of a fishing tournament taking place in South Carolina that has not been included here, please email jay@usfishingreport.com and we will add it.  Thank you!    — January 2019 January 5 Cody Ambrose Benefit Tournament on Lake Murray from Koons Landing CATT Lake Hartwell Qualifier #4 from Broyles CATT Lake Robinson Qualifier […]
— The newest Lake Keowee fishing report can be found at: http://www.anglersheadquarters.com/ahq-insider-lake-keowee-sc-fall-2018-fishing-report/ October 5 Lake Keowee is at 97.2% of full pool, and water temperatures range from 82 on the ends of the lake to the upper 80s mid-lake. Water temperatures are still above normal for this time of year, but as they start to drop […]
— The newest Lake Keowee fishing report can be found at: http://www.anglersheadquarters.com/ahq-insider-lake-keowee-sc-summer-2018-fishing-report/ June 1 Lake Keowee is at 98.6% of full pool, and water temperatures are now in the high 70s to mid-80s throughout the lake.   Water clarity is good on the main lake, but stained in the creeks due to heavy rainfall.  Additional heavy rain […]
— The newest Lake Keowee fishing report can be found at: http://www.anglersheadquarters.com/ahq-insider-lake-keowee-sc-spring-2018-fishing-report/ April 18 Lake Keowee is at 99.2% of full pool, and water temperatures are in the mid- to upper-60s throughout the lake.  Clarity is high and the lake has been at full pool for several weeks. Fishing continues to be very good on Lake […]

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