Watershed Number 16a Reservoir in Cherokee County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Watershed Number 16a Reservoir sits within Cherokee County in South Carolina. Height above sea level is 656 feet. At 23 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The closest town, Gaffney, is 2.1 miles away. For a city, Charlotte is 49 miles off. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Watershed Number 16a Reservoir

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Fish documented in Cherokee County include striped jumprock, flat bullhead and redbreast sunfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At this water light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 40°F in January up to 78°F in July. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to this water by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Watershed Number 18 Reservoir is 3 miles off. Nothing on this water should be assumed from this page alone.