Sumter National Forest Fishing ecreational fishing is very popular on the Sumter National Forest. A South Carolina fishing license is required.
Creel limits are in effect unless otherwise posted.
The Chattooga Wild and Scenic River , in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District, is popular for its great paddling, but you can fish it for rainbow and brown trout, and redeye bass. For trout, you'll have the best success above Highway 28 Bridge. For a really special fishing experience, try fishing the Chattooga inside the Ellicott Rock Wilderness . The Savannah River , bordered by the lower reaches of the Long Cane Ranger District, offers good fishing for largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, striped bass, and bream. The Forest Service provides three boat ramps along the Long Cane and Little River arms of J. Strom Thurmond reservoir, a large impoundment on the Savannah River.