Cherokee Ford Recreation Area
Gaffney, South Carolina
- Target Species
- Smallmouth Bass
- Largemouth Bass
- Spotted Bass
- Redear Sunfish
- Bluegill
- Redbreast Sunfish
- Channel Catfish
- Snail Bullhead
- Water Type
- Freshwater
- Spot Type
- Hand Launch
- Access
- Kayak / Paddle
- Amenities
- Parking
About This Spot
Cherokee Ford Recreation Area provides public fishing access to the Broad River near Gaffney, South Carolina, by kayak or paddle craft. Anglers can target Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill and Redear Sunfish, among others. The site has parking.
GPS Coordinates
GPS (Degrees & Decimal Minutes)
N 35° 04.487' W 81° 33.655'
Decimal Coordinates
35.0747900878248, -81.56091183313798
Nearby Fishing Spots
Cherokee Recreation Area Bank
Gaffney · Under 0.1 miles away
Shoreline
Lake Cherokee
Gaffney · 2.4 miles away
Boat Ramp
Lake Cherokee Pier
Gaffney · 2.4 miles away
Pier
Pick Hill Access
Gaffney · 4.4 miles away
Boat Ramp
Pick Hill Access Area Bank
Gaffney · 4.4 miles away
Shoreline
Bowens River Access and Parking Area
Gaffney · 4.4 miles away
Hand Launch
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