Every Boat Ramp on Clarks Hill Lake

About Clarks Hill Lake

Clarks Hill Lake, also known as J. Strom Thurmond Lake, is the largest Army Corps of Engineers lake east of the Mississippi River. This massive 71,100-acre reservoir on the Georgia-South Carolina border features 1,200 miles of shoreline and depths reaching 130 feet, making it one of the most significant fishing destinations in the Southeast. The lake's size and diverse structure provide habitat for an exceptional multi-species fishery.

Largemouth bass fishing is outstanding, with the lake regularly producing fish over eight pounds from its rocky points, brush piles, and expansive grass beds. Striped bass and hybrid striped bass offer year-round action in the lake's deep, open water, with fall and winter being peak seasons. Crappie fishing in the upper creek arms is legendary during spring, and the lake's catfish population includes trophy-class blue and flathead catfish.

Evans, part of the Augusta metro area, provides the most developed access on the Georgia side with marinas and full services. Thomson and Lincolnton offer quieter access points along the lake's western shore. Extensive Army Corps parklands ring the lake with public boat ramps, campgrounds, and picnic areas, ensuring ample access for all visitors.

Nearest towns: Evans, Thomson, Lincolnton