Pickens County · stream · order 5 river · ~413 cfs typical
South Saluda River
Stocked 4× on record · SCDNR
South Saluda River is a stream in Pickens County, South Carolina, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jul 30, 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
Clear
88°
66°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
92°
66°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
93°
70°
16 mph
71%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 30 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 23 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 13 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- North Saluda River0.0 mistocked Jul 14, 2026
- Rich Pond0.5 mi
- Shoal Creek0.6 mi
- Hunts Lake1.2 mi
- Belue Lake1.7 mi
- Armstrong Creek1.9 mi
- Carpenter Creek1.9 mi
- Doddies Creek2.2 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.
South Saluda River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in South Saluda River?+
South Saluda River is stocked with Trout in Pickens County, South Carolina, most recently on Jul 30, 2026 by SCDNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does South Saluda River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at South Saluda River peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish South Saluda 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 South Saluda River?+
South Saluda River is a stream in Pickens County, South Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: SCDNR · updated Jul 30, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.