Oconee County · stream · order 5 river · ~239 cfs typical
Chauga River
1 stocking on record · SCDNR
Chauga River is a stream in Oconee County, South Carolina, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jul 23, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from SCDNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Mostly clear
87°
66°
4 mph
3%
Fri
Overcast
91°
66°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Rain
83°
69°
7 mph
73%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 23 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Barrett Pond1.1 mi
- Toxaway Creek2.0 mi
- Rock Creek2.3 mi
- Johns Pond2.3 mi
- Hughes Lake2.4 mi
- Freeman Pond3.0 mi
- Sugar Creek3.2 mi
- Harper Pond3.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official SC regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Chauga River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Chauga River?+
Chauga River is stocked with Trout in Oconee County, South Carolina, most recently on Jul 23, 2026 by SCDNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Chauga River?+
Yes — South Carolina requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Chauga River?+
Chauga River is a stream in Oconee County, South Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: SCDNR · updated Jul 23, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.