Fishing Season: Mid September to June

Eastatoee River - SC

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

65

Orvis Greenville's Tip of the Week

The water is crystal clear so use light leaders, 4-6x. Use flourocarbon for subsurface flies and potentially for the last 8-10" of your dry fly leader. With warmer temps we are starting to see hatches so be ready to tie on a dry. Caddis and Mayfly patterns have been working well. Dry Droppers will be your most effective technique. We recommend an adams or elk hair caddis trailed by a small midge or emerger

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Map of Eastatoee River

5-Day Outlook as of 3/25/24

With warmer temps and rain in the 10 day forecast hatches will be more likely.

Techniques & Tips as of 3/25/24

Dry Droppers, Dries, nymphing and small streamers will all work so get out and enjoy a full day on the water.

Local Species Available Mid September to June

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    Rainbow

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    Brown

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    Brook Hatchery Supported

Orvis Greenville's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Blue Winged Olive Natural 14-18
Elk Wing Caddis Tan 12-16
Bead Head Hare's Ear Nymph Natural 18-20
T.H. Soft Hackle Caddis Pupa Cream, Olive, Green, 14-18
Stimulator Orange 10-18
Girdle Bugs Brown/black/ golden 8-12
Adam's Purple Parachute purple 14-18
NBK Caddis Dry Olive or Tan 14-20
UV Z Midge Black/ Silver or Olive 18-20
Sculpzilla Jr Black or White 04-12

Blue Winged Olive

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Orvis Greenville's Recommended Gear

Description: About Eastatoee River

Just a short drive from Greenville into Pickens County, Beautiful granite walls soar above you as you walk through this local favorite. The access point listed here is to a delayed harvest section, or "DH." Delayed Harvest in SC means it is catch and release only from Nov 1st until May 14th. Other regulations may apply such as fly fishing only, single hook, etc. Always check regulations before fishing. This DH is on the Big E. You will see signs to the Little E on your way to this river. 34°57'30.73"N, 82°51'11.12"W is a public parking lot. Head downstream to fish the DH section. This is tougher wading and access to the river is a little strenuous. I don't recommend this section if you aren't in decent physical shape. Walk up stream for easier access. The fishing can be good here. Take your time and work the deep pools for the larger fish.

Nearest Airport:

GSP International

Hatches:

Midges Stoneflies Caddis

Best Time to Fish:

All day!

Best Stretch:

Roy F Jones downstream or Upstream

Best Access:

Dug Mountain