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Richard B Russell Lake

South Carolina
99.58 km²
34.1301, -82.6765
11 species
NHD {E063B962-D56C-4AD2-B6EC-1F51FB638F05}
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About Richard B Russell Lake

Richard B Russell Lake is a natural lake or pond in South Carolina, United States. It covers approximately 99.58 km² (24607 acres). The lake centroid is located at 34.1301° N, 82.6765° W. 11 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 1 introduced species. 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
Natural lake
Very large
Big-water tactics apply
Species diversity
Diverse
11 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Richard B Russell Lake

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 40m
Dawn11:04
Sunrise11:29
Sunset23:10
Dusk23:35

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  • Dawn10:34 – 12:29Excellent
  • Morning12:29 – 17:20Good
  • Midday17:20 – 20:10Calm
  • Afternoon20:10 – 22:10Good
  • Dusk22:10 – 00:05Excellent
  • Night00:05 – 10:34Good
Moon: 13% · waning↑ 08:24

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Richard B Russell Lake?

Species you can expect in or near Richard B Russell Lake include Striped Bass, Crappie, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill / Sunfish, and others. The list is based on species present in South Carolina waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Richard B Russell Lake?

Richard B Russell Lake covers approximately 99.58 square kilometres (24607 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Richard B Russell Lake located?

Richard B Russell Lake is located in South Carolina, United States, with its centroid at 34.1301°, -82.6765°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF