The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Greenwood
Laurens County, South Carolina · 11,400 acres (17.8 sq mi)
59°F water, level 438 ft, calm this morning.
About Lake Greenwood
Lake Greenwood is a reservoir in Laurens County, South Carolina, covering 11,400 acres. Buzzards Roost Dam holds it back on the Saluda River. A Depression-era hydroelectric reservoir on the Saluda River whose outflow continues on to Lake Murray.
It stretches about 16.2 miles end to end with roughly 96 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 440 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 69 ft. Ninety Six is about 3.5 miles south. Greenville, the nearest city, is about 38 miles northwest.
- Size
- 11,400 acres (17.8 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 69 ft
- Shoreline
- About 96 miles
- End to end
- About 16.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 440 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Buzzards Roost Dam, Saluda River
- County
- Laurens County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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
Lakes like Lake Greenwood in South Carolina usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. 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.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- 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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:59 am · sunset 5:24 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Greenwood
- Ninety Sixabout 3.5 mi south
- Ware Shoalsabout 5.9 mi northwest
- Greenwoodabout 7.3 mi southwest
- Laurensabout 11 mi north
- Greenvillenearest city, about 38 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Greenwood
What fish are in Lake Greenwood?
Lakes like Lake Greenwood usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Greenwood?
About 69 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Greenwood?
11,400 acres, with about 96 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Greenwood?
Ninety Six is about 3.5 miles south; Ware Shoals is about 5.9 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Greenwood today?
The surface was about 59°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Greenwood on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
