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FISHING

• Fishing Information: Jocassee is the only lake in South Carolina offering both trophy trout and a smallmouth bass, and has become a favorite fishing spot for anglers throughout the Southeast. The deep, crystal-clear water provides an excellent habitat for many species of fish, including brown trout, rainbow trout, white bass, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie.
  A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.
  
  

BOATING

• Boating and Boat Access: Four boat ramps provides private boat access to Lake Jocassee.
  
  

THINGS TO DO

• Picnic Area and Shelters: Two picnic shelters are available for family or other group gatherings. Each shelter may be reserved for $30-38/day.
  
  To make a picnic shelter reservation, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK or make it online by clicking on Park Reservation button located at the upper right hand corner of this page.
  
  Note: Admission fee is not included in shelter price. Rates listed do not include applicable tax and nonrefundable transaction fee.
  
  
• Playground Equipment: Yes
• Picnic Shelters: Yes
• Park Store/Gift Shop: The park store is open year-round and includes limited grocery items, snacks, souvenirs and firewood.
  
  
• Boating: Yes
• Fishing: Yes
• Birding: Yes

TRAILS

• Hiking Trails: The Bear Cove Trail, a loop trail that begins and ends between the two picnic shelters, is located in the day-use area. This moderate hiking trail is 2 miles in length and winds through a predominately hardwood forest.
  " Bear Cove Trail information and map".
  
  
• Nature Trails: The Oconee Bell Nature Trail is an easy 1-mile loop trail that received its name for the rare wildflower that can be found along the footpath.
  "Oconee Bell Trail information and map".
  
  
• Hiking: Yes