Stories From Our Lake Community
Catch up on what’s happening around Lake Hartwell with the latest news, updates, and stories from our community. You’ll find coverage of local news affecting lakefront property owners, updates from marinas and businesses, seasonal activities, and important announcements from organizations like:
Alongside official updates, our readers bring Hartwell Lake News to life by sharing memorable experiences, local events, and personal moments that highlight the people, wildlife, and everyday adventures that make life on Lake Hartwell so special.
Games People Play Exhibit Opens May 17 at Belton Depot
The Belton Area Museum Association (BAMA) invites the community to celebrate the opening of its
Local Boating Club Offers Free Boating Safety Classes
You may know the “Rules of the Road,” but do you know the “Rules of
MLF on Hartwell: Live Scoring, Instant Release, and Omori’s Stage 2 Win
By Reed Oliver LAKE HARTWELL — Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour brought 51 elite
Do Boating Licenses Transfer Between States?
A boating license, required in some states, confirms that you have the knowledge and skills
Your Lake Hartwell Dock Should Be as Beautiful as the View
Lake Hartwell is one of the Southeast’s crown jewels, 56,000 acres of clear water stretching
Guided by Experience, Rooted in the Foothills
Greg McMahan, Owner and Broker of Cherokee Foothills Realty in Pickens, South Carolina, brings nearly
Reclaiming Outdoor Living on Lake Hartwell
If you own a home on Lake Hartwell, you already understand the challenge. While the
Local Roots, Lasting Repairs with Fibrenew Foothills
In a world where it’s often easier to replace than repair, one local business is
Upstate Forever Conserves More Than 2,100 Acres Including Key Lands in the Lake Hartwell Watershed
UPSTATE S.C. — Conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever closed out 2025 by permanently protecting more than
Sadlers Creek State Park Has More to Offer
BY Raymond Felton, Park Ranger If you are looking for a fun family adventure that
The Hartwell Lake Charity Run Celebrates 17 Years on the Water
Boaters from across the Southeast and beyond will gather June 11-13 at the legendary Green
“Summer in January” Returns as Upstate South Carolina Boat Show Celebrates 55 Years
GREENVILLE, S.C. — The winter boating season gets a splash of summer at the 55th
Legendary Lake Hartwell to Make Bass Pro Tour Debut at Stage 2
By majorleaguefishing.com OCONEE COUNTY, S.C. — Any list of the most famous tournament fisheries in the
Harbor Light Spring Boat Show: A Blue Ridge Chapter Event
The Blue Ridge Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society will host its annual
Preparing for Daylight Saving Time and Home Maintenance
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is just around the corner, signaling longer evenings and the unofficial
Investing in the Ultimate Escape: How to Buy a Lakefront Property Built for Airbnb Success
Buying a lakefront home is a dream for many, but purchasing one that also performs
Giant Nautical & Home Expo
The Rotary Club of Hartwell and Gordon’s Marine present the 4th Annual Giant Nautical &
Creating the Perfect Waterfront Retreat Without Overspending
Everyone dreams of the perfect escape, a place to slow down, unplug, and truly relax.
