South Carolina
Eastatoe Creek near Sunset
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Current Readings
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 02185010 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
81°F
Feels like
86°F
Wind
4 mph NE
Wind gust
6 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 78°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 78°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 95°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 100°F
Chance 17%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 86°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sun 12 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 83°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 100°F / Low 77°F
Chance 18%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 93°F / Low 77°F
Chance 61%
Precip 0.03 in
Max gust 26 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 81°F / Low 70°F
Chance 50%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 21 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 87°F / Low 66°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
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Fishing Overview
Eastatoe Creek near Sunset, South Carolina. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Eastatoe Creek.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Eastatoe Creek near Sunset is a Pickens County mountain trout stream above Lake Jocassee. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 02185010 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from deferred Lake Jocassee and from Chauga, which lacks a qualifying live IV. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
SCDNR Eastatoe rainbow trout. USGS 02185010.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
SCDNR Eastatoe brown trout.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook trout in colder Eastatoe headwaters.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Mountain trout creek on Cleo Chapman Highway near Sunset, Pickens County, above Jocassee and distinct from the Chauga.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by SCDNR mountain trout waters and Eastatoe Heritage Preserve. Catalog coordinates are USGS 02185010.
Stocking information
SCDNR manages Eastatoe trout with wild and hatchery-supported components by reach. Confirm current official notices.
Official sources
SCDNR mountain trout and heritage-preserve rules change. Do not remap onto Chauga or Jocassee. Confirm current SCDNR regulations.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Pickens, South Carolina
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Pickens
Management Category
Inland fly-fishing trout river
Regulation Scope
Eastatoe Creek near Sunset
Regulation Summary
Eastatoe Creek near Sunset: SCDNR inland trout-stream rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, brown-trout, brook-trout
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