South Saluda River
Trout water; 1 stocking on the 2026 record.
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Water right now
1.96
ft
gage height
USGS gauge 02162290
(SOUTH SALUDA RIVER NEAR CLEVELAND, SC) · 2026-08-28 17:45
1
stocking 2026
Aug 14
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 14 | 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. The gauge reads 74 degrees: warm for trout. Fish first light, fight fish fast, and consider leaving them alone until it cools.
For the trout (trout stocked 1 time here in 2026, moving water)
| Small jerkbaits | floating minnows in the 2 to 3 inch class for the deeper bends |
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork French Broad River NC | 21 mi | Apr 27 |
| West Fork French Broad River NC | 22 mi | May 20 |
| Little River NC | 23 mi | May 4 |
| Davidson River NC | 23 mi | Jun 17 |
| Hungry River NC | 25 mi | Jun 10 |
Records from South Carolina DNR
(official page). Placement from USGS GNIS. Schedules change without notice.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
South Carolina fishing
regulations.