Chauga River
Trout water; 1 stocking on the 2026 record.
South Carolina · see it on the national map
Water right now
7.83
ft
gage height
USGS gauge 344108083090600
(CHAUGA RIVER ABOVE WESTMINSTER, SC) · 2026-08-28 18:15
1
stocking 2026
Aug 12
last stocked
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Trout
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12 | Trout | catchable | completed |
Gear for this water
Stocked within the last three weeks: fish are still bunched near the release points and keyed on familiar smells.
For the trout (trout stocked 1 time here in 2026, moving water)
| Waders or wet-wading boots | stocked stream fish stack in the obvious pools; getting to the next one is the edge |
| Light spinning rod | 5 to 6.5 ft light or ultralight; short rods cast under branches |
| Inline spinners | 1/16 to 1/8 oz silver or gold; swing them across the current seams |
Suggestions follow from what the state actually stocks here and what kind of water it is, nothing else. No sponsored placements.
Nearby stocked waters
The closest waters with stocking pages of their own, straight-line miles from this one.
| Water | Distance | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| Brasstown Creek | 10 mi | Aug 12 |
| Chattooga River | 13 mi | Aug 19 |
| Tallulah River (R) GA | 13 mi | Aug 21 |
| Tallulah River (T) GA | 13 mi | Aug 21 |
| Moccasin Creek GA | 29 mi | Aug 21 |
Records from South Carolina DNR
(official page). Placement from USGS GNIS. Schedules change without notice.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
South Carolina fishing
regulations.