The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Fishing Creek Reservoir
Lancaster County, South Carolina · 3,430 acres (5.4 sq mi)
59°F water, calm this morning.
About Fishing Creek Reservoir
Fishing Creek Reservoir is a reservoir in Lancaster County, South Carolina, covering 3,430 acres. It lies on the Catawba River. A run-of-river Duke Energy reservoir on the Catawba River, part of an eleven-lake chain.
From end to end it runs about 6.4 miles with roughly 22 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 410 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Great Falls, is about 1.8 miles south. The closest city is Rock Hill, about 18 miles away.
- Size
- 3,430 acres (5.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 22 miles
- End to end
- About 6.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 410 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Catawba River
- County
- Lancaster County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 4:15 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in South Carolina, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 59°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:55 am · sunset 5:19 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Fishing Creek Reservoir
- Great Fallsabout 1.8 mi south
- Irwinabout 2.3 mi northeast
- Lancaster Millabout 4 mi northeast
- Springdaleabout 4.3 mi northeast
- Rock Hillnearest city, about 18 mi north
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Questions about Fishing Creek Reservoir
What fish are in Fishing Creek Reservoir?
Lakes like Fishing Creek Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Fishing Creek Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Fishing Creek Reservoir?
3,430 acres, with about 22 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Fishing Creek Reservoir?
Great Falls is about 1.8 miles south; Irwin is about 2.3 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Fishing Creek Reservoir today?
The surface was about 59°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Fishing Creek Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
