South Carolina
South Saluda River near Cleveland
Current River Rating
Unavailable
Not enough local guidance to rate conditions.
Low confidence
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is available with the current data.
Why
- This river does not yet have enough local fishing guidance to assign a rating.
Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Blocking Factors
- Configured water observations are currently unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- Not available
- Gage Height
- Not available
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Latest current reading
- Not available
Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 02162290 · Direct monitoring location
Readings from past 7 Days
Loading readings from the past 7 days…
Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
Better Nearby Options
Checking nearby StrikeTracks waters…
Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
Changing Conditions Advisory
Loading advisory…
Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
77°F
Feels like
84°F
Wind
1 mph SE
Wind gust
1 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 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 76°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 76°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 93°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 98°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 88°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 82°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 99°F / Low 75°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Showers
High 92°F / Low 73°F
Chance 59%
Precip 0.14 in
Max gust 28 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 83°F / Low 69°F
Chance 56%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 23 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 86°F / Low 66°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 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.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
Loading historical flow…
Fishing Overview
South Saluda River near Cleveland, South Carolina. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at South Saluda River.
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
The South Saluda near Cleveland is a Greenville County mountain trout reach on the Table Rock / Caesars Head side of the Saluda headwaters. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 02162290 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Middle Saluda 02162350 and from Table Rock Reservoir 02162285. 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 South Saluda rainbow trout. USGS 02162290.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
SCDNR South Saluda brown trout.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Mountain trout river near Cleveland, Greenville County, distinct from Jones Gap Middle Saluda and from Table Rock Reservoir.
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. Catalog coordinates are USGS 02162290.
Stocking information
SCDNR manages South Saluda trout with wild and hatchery-supported components by reach. Confirm current official notices.
Official sources
SCDNR mountain trout rules change. Distinct from Middle Saluda 02162350. 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
Greenville, 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
Greenville
Management Category
Inland fly-fishing trout river
Regulation Scope
South Saluda River near Cleveland
Regulation Summary
South Saluda near Cleveland: SCDNR inland trout-stream rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, brown-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
Loading access and regulations…
