Welcome to the boards dawg. Russell can be good or it can be bad. I cannot help much on the SC side of the lake. Word is Rocky River has been producing some if you fish minners to brush. On my side of the lake Coldwater, Pickens, Vans, and Beaverdam are creeks to keep an eye on. When theyre there you can catch 'em. I havent fished Russell since last fall so I dont know what theyre doing. Good luck camping/fishing and have fun.