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Planning your next fishing trip in Anderson, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Anderson, South Carolina offers diverse freshwater fishing on the upper end of massive Lake Hartwell and nearby tributaries of the Savannah River system. Anglers target trophy striped bass, abundant spotted bass, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and panfish around Anderson, with year-round opportunities from boat and shore. With clear highland reservoir water, creek arms, bridge pilings, and rocky points, the Anderson area provides classic Upstate South Carolina fishing conditions. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:12 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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  • Visibility:
    32%
  • First Quarter Moon - 32% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~10 days on 29th July
  • Distance to earth:
    387,780 km
    Proximity:
    42.1 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Anderson
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug
Full Moon
Fri, 28 Aug

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    04:33 am - 06:33 am
  • minor Time:
    11:13 am - 01:13 pm
  • major Time:
    05:04 pm - 07:04 pm
  • minor Time:
    10:56 pm - 12:56 am
All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a First Quarter Moon at 32% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -4 hour and -33 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Sun, 19 Jul 19:22 • 34.503, -82.65
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Anderson

Fishing in Anderson, South Carolina centers on the upper reaches of Lake Hartwell, one of the Southeast’s premier multi-species fisheries. The Anderson shoreline, feeder creeks, and bridges give anglers consistent access to largemouth and spotted bass, striped bass, crappie, catfish, and panfish in a classic deep, clear reservoir environment.

Seasonal patterns are key. In late winter and early spring, bass and crappie push into Anderson-area creeks such as those feeding the upper lake. Work channel swings leading into shallow pockets with jigs, shaky heads, and small crankbaits for bass, and target crappie along brush, docks, and bridge pilings with minnows or 1/16–1/32 oz jigs. As water warms into late spring, spotted bass stack on rocky points, humps, and main-lake pockets; finesse worms, ned rigs, and topwater walking baits early and late in the day are highly productive.

Summer on Lake Hartwell around Anderson becomes a deep-structure game. Spotted bass and largemouth slide to offshore humps, river channels, and long tapering points. Locate bait and fish with electronics, then vertically present drop-shot rigs, football jigs, or spoons. Schooling spotted bass and hybrids often push bait to the surface at first light; keep a small topwater, fluke-style soft plastic, or underspin ready to cast into breaking fish. At the same time, catfish action is strong at night on river channels and flats using cut bait or live bream.

Fall brings baitfish migrations back into Anderson-area creeks. Follow shad into the backs of coves and up the creek arms. Shallow-running crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and buzzbaits shine for both largemouth and spots around wood, riprap, and laydowns. Striped bass and hybrids chase bait along main-lake channels and at the mouths of creeks; free-line live herring or shad, or troll umbrella rigs and bucktail jigs to cover water. Winter consolidates fish on steep rocky banks, bluff walls, and deep timber. Slow down with jigging spoons, blade baits, and finesse jigs in 20–40 feet where you mark bait balls.

Key habitat types near Anderson include:

  • Rocky main-lake points, humps, and bluff banks for spotted bass and winter largemouth.
  • Creek channels, bridge pilings, and dock brush for crappie year-round.
  • River and creek channel edges, especially bends and drops, for blue and channel catfish.
  • Shallow pockets with sand or pea gravel for spring spawning bass and panfish.

Practical techniques and tactical tips for the Anderson section of Lake Hartwell focus on adapting to water clarity and bait movement. In the typically clear water, use light line—6–10 lb fluorocarbon for finesse bass techniques and crappie, and 12–15 lb for moving baits. Natural shad and herring colors excel for bass and stripers; green pumpkin and watermelon patterns are reliable in sun, while darker hues produce in low light or cloudy conditions. For catfish, prioritize fresh cut bait on Carolina rigs, placed on channel edges or where feeder creeks intersect the main river.

Electronics play a major role. Idle creek arms and long points out of Anderson marinas and boat ramps, marking brush piles, bait pods, and depth breaks. Once you locate fish, fish slowly and methodically—especially in summer and winter when bites are fewer but more predictable. For shore anglers, focus on public parks, riprap near bridges, and accessible points, casting parallel to contour changes and any visible cover. With a seasonally informed approach and attention to bait and structure, Anderson’s stretch of Lake Hartwell consistently produces quality fish for both casual and serious anglers.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Anderson area

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.

Portman Marina - 13.95213079553km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Anderson. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Whitner Creek - 2.05564841462km , Dye Creek - 2.05564841462km , Depot Creek - 2.4510787647km , South Carolina Noname 04019 Dam - 2.81519454636km , Bailey Creek Reservoir Dam D-3125 - 3.20223272436km , Ranken Pond Dam D-3265 - 4.11142945982km , Dobbins Pond Dam D-3116 - 5.69012762144km , Pea Creek - 6.11625048673km , Cupboard Creek - 6.24974174422km , Threemile Creek - 6.28726319791km , Fivemile Creek - 7.1307970839km , Parkwood Lake Dam D-3115 - 8.22687615858km , South Carolina Noname 04001 Dam - 8.35567020021km , Strickland Pond Dam D-3117 - 8.41335986493km , Glenn Pond Number One D-3109 Dam - 8.55054043871km , Richland Creek - 8.66873260848km , Glenn Pond Dam Number Two D-3108 - 8.69577995799km , Hembree Creek - 8.96758936229km , Broadway Creek - 9.11341808441km , Hurricane Creek - 9.11954127957km , Nesbit Creek - 9.4064903372km , Hill Pond Dam D-3110 - 9.41007271923km , Haven of Rest Pond Dam D-3133 - 9.43039784331km , South Carolina Noname 04027 D-3122 Dam - 10.13149036234km , Clinkscales Pond Dam D-3134 - 10.33088997288km , South Carolina Noname 04018 D-3107 Dam - 10.54283151504km , Chamblee Pond Dam D-3111 - 10.71409562233km , Steel Creek - 10.9283189324km , Salem Creek - 11.01975022384km , JNH Pond Dam D-3135 - 11.08202643135km , Watermelon Creek - 11.43059247331km , Hayes Pond Dam D-3118 - 11.92190267617km , Prichards Branch - 11.92773554865km , Lazy Branch - 12.273784637km , Rock Creek - 12.38450626236km , Three and Twenty Creek - 12.44891904158km , Six and Twenty Creek - 12.47420761069km , Tugaloo Creek - 12.57831570292km , Portman Marina - 13.95213079553km , Lollis Pond Dam D-3140 - 14.32261283469km

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