Book A Fishing Charter to Calhoun Falls, SC

Calhoun Falls sits near the South Carolina-Georgia border, on the shorelines of the Savannah River and Lake Russell. Calhoun Falls was named after Colonel James Edward Calhoun of the Calhoun family. It is part of Abbeville County, South Carolina.

Calhoun Falls' economy boomed due to the construction of the railroads, which prompted the beginning of textile mill businesses in the area. The booming economy saw many people from across the county move and settle in Calhoun Hills, with some settlers deciding to work in the mills.

Calhoun Falls Fishing: Mill Village’s Exquisite Fishing Experience

Richard B. Russell Lake, or Lake Russell, is one of the most visited fishing locations in Calhoun Falls. Anglers can access the lake via 12 public access in the Calhoun Falls area, including the Calhoun Falls State Recreation Area and Blue Hole State Recreation Area. The lake is an excellent habitat for largemouth bass, spotted bass, striped bass, channel catfish, bream, white crappie, black crappie, and longnose gar. Fly fishing, baitcasting, and kayak fishing are fishing techniques commonly utilized on the lake. The lake is an impoundment of the Savannah River. There is plenty of fish that anglers can target in the Savannah River. The Savannah River is a river separating the states of South Carolina and Georgia. Public access to the lake is also found in Calhoun Falls. Bass, catfish, trout, and bream are some of the fish found in the lake. Bonnethead shark and Blacktip shark are also seen in the river system. The Rocky River is one of the tributaries of the Savannah River. It is a 50.3-mile-long river that flows west of Calhoun Falls. The most popular species caught in the river are largemouth bass, spotted bass, striped bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, longnose gar, black crappie, and pumpkinseed. Fishing the Rocky River offers a great time and experience for anglers. 

If you are an angler who prefers to fish in smaller fishing locations, then the Calhoun Falls Country Club Lake is the perfect spot. It is a reservoir that is 10 acres in size and is located 1.5 miles from the center of Calhoun Falls. Anglers can catch spotted bass, striped bass, white crappie, channel catfish, and bluegill.

McKenley Creek, Sawney Creek, Little River, and Gill Creek are just some smaller rivers and streams that anglers can visit in Calhoun Falls. Fishing can be overwhelming, especially for beginners. Anglers can hire a chartered captain and a fishing charter for their fishing trip. Fishing gear and equipment are provided by the fishing charter. Some charters also provide a boat for the fishing trip.

Head Out And Visit Calhoun Falls

1. State Park Tour

Tourists are welcome to visit the Richard B. Russell State Park on the borders of the states of South Carolina and Georgia. The state park offers different outdoor and water activities. It has a beach where visitors can swim and a campground to set up a camp and rest peacefully.

2. Experience A Cabin Stay

Sitting near the South Carolina-Georgia border, Nancy Hart Historical Park & Log Cabin is less than 20 minutes away from Calhoun Falls. The cabin is the home site of Nancy Hart. It is a place where Hart performed many courageous deeds during the American Revolution.