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 Keowee
Oconee County, South Carolina · 18,500 acres (28.9 sq mi)
62°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Keowee
Lake Keowee spreads over 18,500 acres in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was made by Keowee Dam on the Keowee River. Cools the Oconee Nuclear Station and is known for clean, clear water.
From end to end it runs about 18.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 153 miles. At about 800 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 150 ft. Seneca is about 1.1 miles south. Greenville, the nearest city, is about 26 miles east.
- Size
- 18,500 acres (28.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 150 ft
- Shoreline
- About 153 miles
- End to end
- About 18.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 800 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Keowee Dam, Keowee River
- County
- Oconee County
- Water
- Known for clear water
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 1 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 Keowee
Lake Keowee holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish, catfish, trout and yellow perch. At 62°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodSmallmouth bass
Prime range. Rocky points, humps and drop-offs.
- GoodSpotted bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- 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
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 Keowee
- Senecaabout 1.1 mi south
- Uticaabout 1.9 mi south
- Walhallaabout 2.7 mi southwest
- Clemsonabout 5.3 mi south
- Greenvillenearest city, about 26 mi east
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Questions about Lake Keowee
What fish are in Lake Keowee?
Lake Keowee holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish, catfish, trout and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Keowee?
About 150 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Keowee?
18,500 acres, with about 153 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Keowee?
Seneca is about 1.1 miles south; Utica is about 1.9 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Keowee today?
The surface was about 62°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Keowee on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
