Lake Thicketty is a small 100 acre lake that is great for fishing. There is one boat ramp and plenty of availble space to fish from the bank.
About Lake Thicketty
Thicketty Lake is a small 100 acre public lake managed by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. It provides fishing opportunities from the bank and by boat. There is a boat ramp available, but there is a restriction on outboard motors. The outboard motor must be 6 horspower or less. There is a large grassy area available for bank fishing. This lake is filled with crappie, catfish, and largemouth bass. It is a great place to bring the family for a day of fishing. Swimming is not allowed. At the boat ramp area there is a sign with all the rules and regulations that apply to this lake. Thicketty is located a few miles from Exit 87 on I-85.
A valid South Carolina fishing license is required to fish here. The rules posted on this lake are enforced, and Game Wardens come by here quiet often. Please read the posted rules and regulations before fishing.
Lake Thicketty: a managed state fishing lake
Lake Thicketty is a small SCDNR state fishing lake in Cherokee County, formed on Thicketty Creek not far from Gaffney. Like the rest of South Carolina’s state-lake system, it is intensively managed and stocked to fish far above its weight, with largemouth bass, bluegill, shellcracker and catfish.
At around 100 acres, it is an easy, friendly lake to work from a small boat or the bank, with a public ramp and plenty of accessible shoreline. Unlike many small state lakes, Thicketty is open to fishing around the clock — a South Carolina license is all you need.
Nearby lakes
- Lake Whelchel — Gaffney’s water-supply lake nearby
- Lake Bowen — a larger Spartanburg-area lake
Personal Experience
I personally have fished this lake for years, and know for a fact it is a great fising lake. Caught an 8 pound bass here on the same day my friend caught his limit of largemouth bass. I use my trolling motor and a couple of batteries and can cover most of the lake pounding the area with plastic worms.
Specifications
- Size 100 Acres
- Location Cherokee County
- Maximum Depth 20 Feet
- Average Depth 10 Feet
- Facilities Boat Ramp / Picnic Tables / Parking Lot
Fish Species
- Largemouth Bass
- Crappie
- Bream
- Catfish
Lake Thicketty FAQ
How big is Lake Thicketty?
About 100 acres, a managed SCDNR state lake in Cherokee County near Gaffney.
What fish are in Lake Thicketty?
Largemouth bass, bluegill, shellcracker and catfish, in a stocked, managed lake.
When can you fish Lake Thicketty?
It is open to fishing 24 hours a day with a valid South Carolina license, and has a public boat ramp.
