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 Jocassee
Oconee County, South Carolina · 7,500 acres (11.7 sq mi)
64°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Jocassee
Lake Jocassee is a reservoir in Oconee County, South Carolina, covering 7,500 acres. Jocassee Dam holds it back on the Keowee River. One of the clearest and deepest lakes in the Southeast, set within Devils Fork State Park.
It stretches about 8 miles end to end with roughly 51 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,110 ft above sea level. It reaches about 326 ft at its deepest. Pickens is about 13 miles southeast. Greenville, the nearest city, is about 30 miles east.
- Size
- 7,500 acres (11.7 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 326 ft
- Shoreline
- About 51 miles
- End to end
- About 8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,110 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Jocassee Dam, Keowee River
- County
- Oconee County
- Water
- Known for clear water
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 1 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 in Lake Jocassee
Lake Jocassee holds smallmouth bass, spotted bass and trout. At 64°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodSmallmouth bass
Prime range. Rocky points, humps and drop-offs.
- GoodSpotted bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairTrout
Warming. Fish early, or go deeper with weights.
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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:04 am · sunset 5:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Jocassee
- Pickensabout 13 mi southeast
- Brevardabout 14 mi northeast
- Walhallaabout 15 mi southwest
- Arialabout 17 mi southeast
- Greenvillenearest city, about 30 mi east
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Questions about Lake Jocassee
What fish are in Lake Jocassee?
Lake Jocassee holds smallmouth bass, spotted bass and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Jocassee?
About 326 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Jocassee?
7,500 acres, with about 51 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Jocassee?
Pickens is about 13 miles southeast; Brevard is about 14 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Jocassee today?
The surface was about 64°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Jocassee on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
