Lake Thurmond Boat Ramp near McCormick
Lake Thurmond · McCormick, McCormick County
Lake Thurmond Boat Ramp near McCormick is a public boat launch on Lake Thurmond in McCormick, South Carolina.
- Lake size
- 40,816 acres
- Nearest town
- 16 mi from Evans
Today
Near this ramp
Gas
- Citgo 2.0 mi
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Fish in Lake Thurmond
- Largemouth Bass
- Redear Sunfish
- Bluegill
- Black Crappie
- Channel Catfish
- White Perch
- Striped Bass
- Chain Pickerel
- Warmouth
- Yellow Perch
Also recorded:
- Gizzard Shad
- Spotted Sucker
- Blueback Herring
- Silver Redhorse
- Quillback
- Threadfin Shad
South Carolina state records for these fish
| Fish | Record | Year | Caught in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striped Bass | 63 lb | 2009 | Lake Russell |
| Channel Catfish | 58 lb | 1964 | Lake Moultrie |
| Largemouth Bass | 16 lb 2 oz | 1949 | Lake Marion |
| Chain Pickerel | 6 lb 4 oz | 1981 | Chessey Creek |
| Redear Sunfish | 5 lb 8 oz | 1998 | Diversion Canal |
| Black Crappie | 5 lb | 1957 | Lake Moultrie |
| Bluegill | 3 lb 4 oz | 1973 | Lancaster Co. |
| Yellow Perch | 3 lb 4 oz | 1979 | Lake Keowee |
| Warmouth | 2 lb 3 oz | 1973 | Clarendon Co. |
| White Perch | 2 lb | 2026 | Winnsboro Reservoir |
From official South Carolina record lists: source
Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.
Before you launch in South Carolina
South Carolina boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets
Links go to official South Carolina agency pages.
All 34 ramps on Lake Thurmond · All ramps in McCormick County
New to launching? Read how to launch a boat and ramp etiquette.
Nearby boat ramps
- Hamilton Branch State Park 1.1 mi
- Modoc Park 1.4 mi
- Catfish Bay Ramp 1.6 mi
- Parksville #1 1.9 mi
- Modoc Camp Area 2.4 mi
- Modoc 2.4 mi
Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from OpenStreetMap.