LakeBrowser
Lakes-Waterways



 
Send To A Friend

 
Boating Links














 
Fishing Creek Lake

Fishing Creek Lake, also known as Fishing Creek Reservoir, is located along the Catawba River near Lancaster, South Carolina. Duke Energy maintains and operates the 3,431-acre lake and 1,770-foot-long dam. Approximately five percent of the lake's 85 miles of shoreline is developed, with plans to develop at least 40 percent of the existing undeveloped properties. Currently, the lake appears remote, but it is located very near to several county seats.

The Fishing Creek Reservoir waters flow into Lake Wateree, the final reservoir along the Catawba River.

Fishing

Anglers might find this lake interesting, because it has the attributes of a lake, but it also offers some river-fishing situations. Although not a huge lake, you might be happy to find that you can use big bass rigs and catch largemouth bass that can range up to twelve pounds. Other game fish in this lake include white bass, crappie, bream, and catfish. Five fish attractors are located along shorelines on the east and west sides of the lower portion of the lake. All fish attractors are marked by buoys.

    

  Search Fishing Creek Lake Resources
    Fishing Creek Lake South Carolina Coordinates:
34.5918N -80.8881W
Map It:
Lake Type:
Reservoir
Surface Area:
3,431 acres
Maximum Depth:
60 ft
Elevation:
416 ft
Normal Water Clarity:
3 ft
Major City:
Columbia
Airport:
Columbia
Boating

Anglers might find this lake interesting, because it has the attributes of a lake, but it also offers some river-fishing situations. Although not a huge lake, you might be happy to find that you can use big bass rigs and catch largemouth bass that can range up to twelve pounds. Other game fish in this lake include white bass, crappie, bream, and catfish. Five fish attractors are located along shorelines on the east and west sides of the lower portion of the lake. All fish attractors are marked by buoys.

Duke Energy and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources provide two boat ramps on the lake, and a total of three ramps are available. These ramps are located at Cane Creek in Chester, and the Fishing Creek and Springs Park Access Areas in Lancaster. Landsford Canal State Park also offers boating access upstream from the lake.

Be aware that -- although the lake depth is about 60 feet at the dam -- it has a number of flats that are littered with stumps. While this environment might make for great fishing, the flats can tear up a larger boat.



    
Lodging

Although this lake offers easy access to a state park, Landsford Canal State park doesn't offer camping or lodging. However, the four counties surrounding this lake offer plenty of accommodations and a wide variety of lodging styles to fit anyone's budget. Visitors can find camping, B&Bs, historic inns, resorts, hotels and motels, and resorts and suites -- all located within a 30-minute drive to the lake along any shoreline.

Review the Lake Resource Guide for additional lodging.



Communities

Fishing Creek Lake borders four South Carolina counties -- Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, and Lancaster. These counties are situated along South Carolina's Olde English District, a region that offers historic venues and great lodging. The larger towns in these communities include Lancaster, Kershaw, Chester, Camden, and Winnsboro. The closest large city is Columbia. Visitors can gain access to the lake via I-77 or I-20.

Fun times at Fishing Creek Lake  Fishing Creek Lake

  Fishing Creek Lake   Fishing Creek Lake



 
Average Temperatures Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Avg. High  53 Avg. High  58 Avg. High  66 Avg. High  75 Avg. High  81 Avg. High  88 Avg. High  90 Avg. High  89 Avg. High  83 Avg. High  74 Avg. High  66 Avg. High  56
Avg. Low  27 Avg. Low  29 Avg. Low  35 Avg. Low  44 Avg. Low  53 Avg. Low  62 Avg. Low  66 Avg. Low  65 Avg. Low  59 Avg. Low  47 Avg. Low  37 Avg. Low  29