What special fishing regulations apply at Lake Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake (Savannah River, GA/SC boundary)?

Lake Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake (Savannah River, GA/SC boundary) carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override South Carolina's statewide 2026 rules, covering Striped bass. One of them reads: "GA/SC reciprocal — 14 in min largemouth, 5 / day combined black bass; striped + hybrid striped 10 / day combined, only 3 over 26 in; one of the largest reservoirs east of the Mississippi." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.

Do I need a fishing license to fish Lake Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake (Savannah River, GA/SC boundary)?

Yes. Lake Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake (Savannah River, GA/SC boundary) is in South Carolina, so a valid South Carolina fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Lake Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide South Carolina rules.

Do Lake Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake (Savannah River, GA/SC boundary)'s special rules replace South Carolina's statewide limits?

Only where they conflict. South Carolina's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Lake Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.

Which species have special rules on Lake Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake?

Striped bass has a water-body-specific rule on Lake Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake (Savannah River, GA/SC boundary), each linking to its full South Carolina regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide South Carolina limits.

2026 regulation year

Lake Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake (Savannah River, GA/SC boundary) 2026 — South Carolina Fishing Regulations

South Carolina statewide rules apply unless overridden below.

Last updated June 9, 2026

Lake Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake (Savannah River, GA/SC boundary) carries 2 special-regulation overlays on top of South Carolina's 2026 fishing rules — covering Striped bass. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.

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State-level special regulation

GA/SC reciprocal — 14 in min largemouth, 5 / day combined black bass; striped + hybrid striped 10 / day combined, only 3 over 26 in; one of the largest reservoirs east of the Mississippi
Source: South Carolina special-water list

Per-species rules on Lake Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake (Savannah River, GA/SC boundary)

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10 / day combined striped + hybrid, only 3 over 26 in; GA/SC reciprocal

Official source

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources publishes the authoritative 2026 South Carolina fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.

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Emergency-order channel

In-season closures, slot-limit changes, and run-count-driven harvest pauses are posted to South Carolina Department of Natural Resources's emergency-order feed — check it before any South Carolina trip during the active season.

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Frequently asked questions

What special fishing regulations apply at Lake Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake (Savannah River, GA/SC boundary)?: Lake Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake (Savannah River, GA/SC boundary) carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override South Carolina's statewide 2026 rules, covering Striped bass. One of them reads: "GA/SC reciprocal — 14 in min largemouth, 5 / day combined black bass; striped + hybrid striped 10 / day combined, only 3 over 26 in; one of the largest reservoirs east of the Mississippi." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.
Do I need a fishing license to fish Lake Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake (Savannah River, GA/SC boundary)?: Yes. Lake Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake (Savannah River, GA/SC boundary) is in South Carolina, so a valid South Carolina fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Lake Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide South Carolina rules.
Do Lake Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake (Savannah River, GA/SC boundary)'s special rules replace South Carolina's statewide limits?: Only where they conflict. South Carolina's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Lake Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.
Which species have special rules on Lake Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake?: Striped bass has a water-body-specific rule on Lake Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake (Savannah River, GA/SC boundary), each linking to its full South Carolina regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide South Carolina limits.

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