Lake Cherokee
Lake Cherokee is a 50-acre SCDNR public fishing lake in Cherokee County, open to fishing 24 hours a day. SCDNR lists largemouth bass, bluegill, shellcracker and catfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Bluegill
Redear Sunfish
Shellcracker
Channel Catfish
Listed as catfish
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake Cherokee boat rampPublicOne boat ramp on the road that dead-ends at the lake near the community of Lake CherokeeDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bream | See South Carolina rules book ↗ | 20 |
| Largemouth Bass | 15 in | 3 |
| Catfish | See South Carolina rules book ↗ | 3 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at South Carolina Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lake Cherokee ↗Local tips
- Open to fishing 24 hours a day per SCDNR.
- Dam side is reached via Smith Road; the ramp is on the opposite road end.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.