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J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir

South Carolina
165.18 km²
33.8321, -82.3701
NHD {A0769C58-15EC-4164-91C7-47F1648F9243}
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About J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir

J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir is a reservoir in South Carolina, United States. It covers approximately 165.18 km² (40816 acres). The lake centroid is located at 33.8321° N, 82.3701° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
October – April
Cooler months fish best in the south
Reservoir
Very large
Big-water tactics apply
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 14h 9m
Dawn10:03
Sunrise10:32
Sunset00:41
Dusk01:09

Bite windows today

  • Dawn09:3311:32Excellent
  • Morning11:3217:36Good
  • Midday17:3621:41Calm
  • Afternoon21:4123:41Good
  • Dusk23:4101:39Excellent
  • Night01:3909:33Good
Moon: 14% · waxing14:00

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir?

J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir covers approximately 165.18 square kilometres (40816 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir located?

J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir is located in South Carolina, United States, with its centroid at 33.8321°, -82.3701°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF