Lake Hartwell

Along the Tugaloo, Seneca, and Savannah rivers, Lake Hartwell, which has a surface area of around 56,000 square kilometers, has a boundary with the states of South Carolina and Georgia. The lake that was created when the Hartwell Dam was built is not only the largest lake in the Southeast, but it is also the one that is most used for leisure purposes. It takes Nancy Hart, a well-known character in the American Revolutionary War, as its name. Numerous activities are also made possible by the Lake Hartwell State Park, which is close to the lake.

Striped bass, largemouth bass, crappie, trout, walleye, and white bass are among the species that are frequently encountered here. It is necessary to use a boat to catch fish like trout and walleye since they frequently congregate close to the portion of the Hartwell Dam that is situated on the lake's Georgia border. When near the beach banks of this lake, one should exercise caution because of the blue-green algae's bad reputation.

One of the most popular pastimes in this area is boating. There are multiple boat ramps and five marinas on the lake: Big Water Marina, Hartwell Marina, Harbor Light Marina, Portman Marina, and Clemson Marina. There is also the Western Carolina Sailing Club, which promotes sailing and sailboat racing.

Location: Georgia