It makes catching and releasing easy. Thank you. Note: A total of 3,641 trout were stocked during the time period. I've enjoyed all of it, but my favorite remains a peaceful, lonely mountain stream looking for trout. That was two weeks ago. Hiking away from the parking areas will gain access to less pressured fish. Edwin Brown from Oregon, USA on February 01, 2011: Really nice hub! Even sturgeon. There are only a few, and only a couple that don't require a mile hike. I almost always fish downstream from where I stand, because I can control the line better, but not directly downstream. Enjoyed the great info! Rivers and streams of the size I have described do not produce two-foot trout, but fortunately I am quite content fishing for trout in the 12" to 18" range. Trout will usually be found in places you cannot see, either due to covering rocks or brush or possibly moving water. It makes for a shaky day, always looking over my shoulder and I usually find some excuse to go back to camp and collect it. I just made a trip to washington state a few weeks ago to fish for rainbows and cutthroats and it was a blast. There must be rapids in the stream to oxygenate it well, but there must also be small, quiet holes with rocks and logs for the trout to congregate in - they want hiding places as well as open water. I just find that long fly pole useful in controlling the bait, in putting it just where I want it. Rivers and creeks blew out. Alternate names for this stream include Estatee Creek, Estatoe Creek and Big Estatoe Creek. A longtime camper, Dan has experience with tents, pop-up trailers, camp trailers, and motorhomes. I've had incredibly violent fights in a small hole only to return immediately and catch 3, 4 or 5 more out of the same hole. Tight lines to all. I like that! One or two, caught at daybreak, make a wonderful breakfast with some eggs to go with it. The trout fishing techniques I will cover today are aimed at those fishermen plying their art in small rivers and streams: people who enjoy simply being in nature and will enjoy their day along a clear cold mountain stream whether or not they actually catch fish. He used a ball of Garlic Salmon Egg the size of a pinky fingernail. The purpose of fishing is enjoyment, or should be, not merely catching fish. Nomad Anglers is a fly fishing outfitter with fly shops located in Grand Rapids and East Lansing Michigan. This direction is not always obvious, because moving, swirling water can carry the hook in unexpected directions, but you will usually be able to get the line off without much trouble. Not perfect; 4 or 5 feet of leader gives the bait lots of room to move around, but better than if I couldn't see the line at all. If catching fish is all you want, go to the grocery store, jam a hook into one and drag it to the cashier. Eastatoe Creek is a stream located just 11.5 miles from Pickens, in Pickens County, in the state of South Carolina, United States, near Eastatoe, SC. The hook ends up in the trout’s mouth, rather than allowing it to swallow the bait. If you ever get out Idaho way, check out Ponderosa State Park; there is some excellent trout fishing in the Payette River along the road there. I use regular bread balled around hook! Most kids are now out of school in South Carolina, which means pressure will be increasing. Thanks for the article Dan. I find most trout in six feet or less, and often in only two feet if there is good cover. The objective is to have enough weight, perhaps 18" or 2 feet from the hook, to be able to control the location of the hook. My father, until his death in 1994, used the same bamboo rod he taught me with some 50 years ago, coupled with an "automatic" (spring loaded line retrieval) fly reel of the same vintage, and seemed happy with them both. I have occasionally found the best fishing in the middle of the day; it doesn't make much difference to me, as I am up and moving around the campsite before daylight and, if the fishing is poor, I'll return for breakfast and wait a while before going out later. It is a passion and a great way to spend time with friends and family. Recreation: Eastatoe Passage of the Palmetto Trail. The good news is stability has returned. The water is clear and trout can be line shy, especially with the pressure this roadside water receives. The soft action fly rod also really cushions the trouts fight. The hook ends up in the trout’s mouth, rather than allowing it to swallow the bait. Thanks! Seasons: The trout season follows the general South Carolina regulations. Eastatoe Creek (Keowee to Roy Jones Road) Any length: Nov. 1 – May 14: Catch and Release only: Unlawful to use or possess any lure or bait except single hook artificial lures. In fact, we went down 2 weeks ago! We caught all our trout on Garlic Salmon Egg Fire Bait. Living in Dallas now I fish mainly lakes for crappie and various bass and make the occassional trip to the gulf to fly fish for red fish. If you wade in most of the other rivers you take a chance of encountering stumps, snags, cottonmouth moccasins, not to mention, alligators! Setting the hook in stream fishing is a little different than in lake fishing. Back to Little Eastatoe River main page. For good trout fishing, I go to central Oregon. Some of my bug-tying friends make fun of my worms and me, but they seldom catch more than I do and they seem to spend half their time playing with a new fly to put on. I'm really looking forward to trout fishing over here in Central PA. It has big stretches of water that are restricted to fly fishing only, as well as areas that are open to anything and everything. This trail starts out on the Jones Gap trail and quickly exits onto the Rim of the Gap Trail. I do mostly ocean living in California, when I have the time that is. If you catch a trout in a hole, try it again! The Eastatoe River flows through a rugged gorge and prevents all but the serious fly angler more problems to access than the causal … Dan Harmon (author) from Boise, Idaho on December 07, 2011: Perhaps it is a man sport (although my daughter-n-law and grandaughter enjoy it, as does my mother and sister) but that's all right - I'm male! This river runs through the gorgeous Eastatoe Valley and into Lake Keowee. The River: Burrells Ford is a bridge that serves as the marking point from where the river is stocked with hatchery trout. Randy Godwin from Southern Georgia on July 12, 2010: Always wanted to go trout fishing in a mountain stream. From the confluence of Laurel Creek downstream to Lake Keowee, the Eastatoe River is hatchery supported. It's a different kind of fun, though, and I wouldn't trade it for my own little mountain stream. Delayed Harvest season is here so enjoy the river and try the regulars like worms, eggs, and mops. I look for a stream shallow enough and narrow enough to wade across. I've pulled a five-foot sturgeon from the Snake River in Idaho, and I've enjoyed it all immensely; but nothing can compare to wading a small mountain stream trying to hook a wild rainbow trout. As noted, fish can smell—don't contaminate the water with odors of any kind. I typically fish close to home in the Rogue River where you will find brown and rainbow trout along with steelhead runs twice a year. The fish are usually a little smaller, and the long, limber fly pole has a different feel to it. Water temperatures have been in the upper 40’s to the mid 50’s on occasion. The Eastatoe, which flows to Lake Keowee, is a popular trout fishing waterway. SCDNR is back to reporting stocking of rivers. You must decide where a hidey hole is likely to be, without actually peering into that hole. We parked at Long Shoals Roadside Park (along with a few other anglers), walked down to the river and caught and released a dozen trout in 30 minutes before a thunderstorm arrived and sent us in for lunch. I am so excited to fish in Montana this year. Try it. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including brook trout, smallmouth bass, walleye, rainbow trout, bream/bluegill and brown trout here. Living in the Ozarks of North Arkansas I spend a lot of time on White River, using a variety of methods for trout fishing. Do try to get to a mountain stream, though. There must be good access to the river, with frequent open areas in the underbrush where I can actually enter the water. Monday 11/23 both Big and Little Eastatoee were stocked along with Rocky Bottom and Canebrake. We get a few brookies around here, but mostly it's rainbow. Yep, I've forgotten and left my license at camp when heading down the river. Southeast U.S. Eastatoe River SC. The main two are Burrell's Ford and Highway 28 bridge. I’ve never had much success fly fishing this river, but spinners and natural baits (worms, insects) work great. Spooking the trout is a very real concern; trout can be both extremely wily and incredibly stupid at the same time. a small wooly bugger always can be fun if they are not behaving. I live next door to you, in Oregon, but on the western side of the state. Above the 28 bridge is delayed harvest right now. That crawdad was living in the same water I thought would be perfect for trout. Enjoyed the great info. Yes, he earns bragging rights for stupidity, and may even catch fish, but it isn't fun in my book. Several anglers saw them the day we fished, and many poisonous ones, too. Great article, voted up. The good news is South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has restocked it with large sums of trout and will continue to do so as water temperatures permit. I always loved trout fishing. Never thought of that. I eat trout sometimes, but I much prefer grouper, flounder, seatrout, redfish, cod, and sharks. Trout fishing techniques for rivers and streams are mostly a matter of common sense and learning to think like the fish. That isn't fun—it's masochistic and not to be done by normal people. By James Marsh. Meanwhile, a few days prior to Memorial Weekend an angler suggested we try our luck here after catching and releasing a few dozen trout on the South Saluda. Any game fish or species with a size limit listed must be landed with head and tail fin intact. Dan Harmon (author) from Boise, Idaho on August 14, 2012: Glad you enjoyed it. Manistee River. The rewards, however, come in Eastatoe Creek Heritage Preserve, which is home to a beautiful stream filled with naturally reproducing rainbow trout. I wanted one of our guys to try other baits, but he refused because the Garlic Salmon Egg was working so well. The Chattooga, Chauga, and Eastatoe rivers around us here at Chattooga River Fly Shop are fishing extremely well as the waters have warmed with spring rains and the temperatures reaching into the mid 70’s. A trail runs parallel to the river, providing angling … Sign UpLogin. ), but inevitably hooks and weights will touch the bottom, as well as larger rocks higher up. Just can't get enough of it. Much like how you describe in your article. South Carolina DNR The longer rod also gives more control in many situations of directing the bait around underwater obstacles. Fly fishing the Eastatoe River in its uppermost section can be a wonderful experience for any fly angler. Top Locations for Trout Fishing in Michigan (MI) 1. This steep mountain gorge features some old growth hemlock, a rainbow trout stream, dramatic rock cliffs and rare ferns that are maintained by the creek's moist spray. I have heard a lot about some fantastic mountain streams. The polarization is necessary as it eliminates most of the glare from the water and makes it much easier to see down into the stream. WanderingFisher from The shore of Lake Erie on September 12, 2011: Excellent hub! Unlike in lake fishing, once the fish is hooked you can usually tell what shelter or obstruction the fish is trying to reach, and keep him away from that direction. It's a great way to spend a day. There is good Small mountain streams just don't support large fish very well - they move downstream to larger rivers and lakes. I'm thinking this may work well in the kayak, now anxious to try it out. Good article and great tips! Nevertheless snags are a way of life in the river; I often let the current carry my bait into and under log jams and such. I love water. Have taken some big trout there. Hiking down stream will produce bites, but keep an eye out of snakes. Dan Harmon (author) from Boise, Idaho on March 28, 2018: I don't know if it's true or not but it very well could be. I get a better idea of exactly where my bait is with the floating line. The Eastatoe River is mainly a stocked river and a great place to spend some time trout fishing. You should fish Utah, assuming you haven't already. I like to use the crimp on weights as you suggested although I don't break out my fly rod as much as I would like. The Eastatoee (or Eastatoe) Creek is a popular spot in northern Pickens County for trout fishing and hiking. John Sarkis from Winter Haven, FL on October 30, 2011: Great hub. A lighter leader might be nice and increase the "feel," but there are inevitably a lot of snags on the bottom of a moving stream that you can easily pull off of with a little heavier leader. Your hub brought back many great memories of my youth fishing with my Dad which I will always cherish. For questions regarding the trout stocking program, please call Dan Rankin at 864-654-6346. •River Tubing* •Bike Riding* •Swimming •Hiking •Fishing* •200 yards from the entrance to the Jocassee Gorges •4 miles from … Trout fishing in the South Carolina mountains is alive, and very well indeed, in the WHITEWATER RIVER, EASTATOE RIVER, and the CHATTOOGA RIVER, but did you know that you can trout fish in the LOWER SALUDA RIVER which is over 100 miles from the mountains. Overhand casting is also possible when needed. He has also done repairs on all of these. WD Curry 111 from Space Coast on October 15, 2011: Dan Harmon (author) from Boise, Idaho on September 13, 2011: It is a type of fishing I really enjoy. The pole will mostly just bend as the line tries to move quickly through the water, so it may take more or less effort than you are used to. I've done a little trout fishing in the Blue Ridge Mountains, but we don't really like to eat trout. I didn’t blame him, particularly with the lightening racing towards us fast. Stream fishing in moving water is much different than lake fishing or deep-river fishing. A word on weights. Although I practice catch-and-release, I do carry a small canvas creel as a convenient way to carry extra hooks, leader, weights, pliers, and other gear. brown trout during the Spring and Summer. I've fished a little in Georgia around Brunswick many years ago. This does not mean standing water; trout are an active fish and want moving water to linger in (much different than lake fish, and I believe it makes them stronger and better able to fight). You must understand what the fish wants, where he is likely to be found, and how not to spook him so that he refuses to feed. The first problem is finding the trout. Great article thanks, I live right outside of Philadelphia and fish creeks and streams that are PA stocked water. I am fortunate enough to have all kinds of fishing near me (except salt water). No matter the season, a rushing stream always seems to remind me of springtime. I carry a variety of small crimp-on weights, and change weights frequently according to the speed of the water I am fishing in. Repeat until you are convinced that no one is home there. A favorite is kayak drifting (when river level is low). Any game fish or species with a size limit listed must be landed with head and tail fin intact. Guided fly fishing trips on the Grand River… It's worth the trip. If you throw your line in and it travels downstream 20 feet in 10 to 20 seconds, that water speed is about right. If water is swirling around in the spots you want to fish in, that water will carry the hook in all different directions without you being to control it at all, unless you have some weight on the line. Great hub! I use floating fly line on the reel, along with about a six-foot leader of usually 6# to 8# weight. If my feet don't get rather numb, it's too warm. Since then a slug of big storms have hammered the Up Country. Anglers shouldn’t expect to catch trophy trout. Your intent is to present food at a reasonable distance and in such a manner that it looks natural to the trout. And last, but not least, is a dozen nightcrawlers. I want a stream where chest waders are a waste of money, and even hip waders are not a great deal of value; I can usually find a wide, shallow area to cross. But I still plan to go sometime! I like the fly tackle for the longer rod and floating fly line. A barrier-free fishing structure was created over the edge of the river that affords physically challenged anglers the opportunity to fish for trout near the landmark known as the "High Bridge," which spans the Eastatoee River. They have been tested in Eastatoe River by some of our South Carolina customers and have proven very effective there. The water is 55 degrees in the summer. Usually, but not always, the best time of day is just before the sun hits the water and just after it leaves in the evening. The fly rod is great for casting or poking a worm into a tight spot that would be almost impossible with a spinning rod and reel. Al from Australia, Hong Kong, USA on March 25, 2016: collegedad from The Upper Peninsula on December 23, 2012: There's nothing better than a day spent on a stream with an old fly rod. I have been fly fishing for many years but my 10 year old has just picked up the hobby and she loves to research everything online. Dan Harmon (author) from Boise, Idaho on September 19, 2017: Of course. Trout Flies: We recommend "Perfect Flies". The Tributary crosses from the site onto the property owned by Naturaland Trust property, then to property owned by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and eventually into the Eastatoe River. Most of the river is wilderness. Dan Harmon (author) from Boise, Idaho on February 01, 2011: I grew up in the northeast corner of Oregon; that's where I learned to trout fish. I haven't done much saltwater; some for bluefish in the Chesapeake Bay and a little for salmon off the Oregon coast but that's about it. At the same time you don't want too much weight, because if the hook doesn't move at least somewhat with the currents, it will not look natural and will probably not be taken. I grew up on venison and elk, but haven't hunted in years and years. My own current setup cost about $100 for the rod and somewhat less for the reel. If you wade in most of the other rivers you take a chance of encountering stumps, snags, cottonmouth moccasins, not to mention, alligators! Excellent and informative hub and enjoyed the pics as well. We sell fly fishing rods, reels, fly lines, waders and gear. I always thought it was a man sport. Messages 1,463 Reaction score 22 Location Bayou La Batre, AL. I love the beauty and solitude, though. The Lower Saluda is the tailrace from Lake Murray managed by the S.C. Electric & Gas Company. Dan Harmon (author) from Boise, Idaho on October 30, 2011: I've fished a little in both the Atlantic and Pacific and enjoyed it immensely. If you can find a size 12 or 14 single salmon egg hook they will work better. I was surprised that you use fly fishing tackle for bait fishing. I am in Idaho fishing the Big Wood, silver creek and trail creek. Eastatoe River. Nearly all of my fishing is in small streams; between wading along both banks I seldom need to cast out more than 20' or so and the fly tackle gives me more control in the shorter casts around brush, rocks and logs in the water. Here is some footage of me using a crimp on weight along with trout magnets which I seem to have had a lot of success with last May once things warm up a tad and I feel the stocked trout are a little more acclimated and active: https://youtu.be/ez6Lzc9dcic ... thanks again for your article and good luck this season Dan! A few dollars will provide another one. This way the second the trout eats the Fire Bait you can set the hook. It was all small mountain stream. The Eastatoe River, spelled Eastatoee by some, and also called Eastatoe Creek in its upper section, is one of South Carolina’s best trout streams. Alongside large rocks, or downstream from rocks and logs, are good places; the water is usually quieter and the area not easy to see. I'm an avid angler, but I prefer saltwater fishing. Number one on the list is, of course, a valid fishing license. An eye out of snakes, 2010: thanks, Randy rain footing. Access to the river and a few, and weights and in such a manner that looks... 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