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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Moultrie
Berkeley County, South Carolina · 60,000 acres (93.8 sq mi)
65°F water, level 73 ft, calm this morning.
About Lake Moultrie
In Berkeley County, South Carolina, Lake Moultrie covers 60,000 acres; it is a reservoir. Pinopolis Dam holds it back on the Santee River. Part of the Santee Cooper lakes system together with Lake Marion, one of the largest reservoir complexes in the South.
It stretches about 13.2 miles end to end with roughly 65 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 70 ft above sea level. It reaches about 75 ft at its deepest. Bonneau Beach is right by the lake. North Charleston, the nearest city, is about 25 miles south.
- Size
- 60,000 acres (93.8 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 75 ft
- Shoreline
- About 65 miles
- End to end
- About 13.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 70 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Pinopolis Dam, Santee River
- County
- Berkeley County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 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 Moultrie
Anglers come to Lake Moultrie for catfish and crappie. At 65°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
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
3 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 6:49 am · sunset 5:18 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Moultrie
- Bonneau Beachon the shore
- Moncks Cornerabout 1.7 mi southeast
- Saint Stephenabout 3.9 mi northeast
- Sangareeabout 13 mi south
- North Charlestonnearest city, about 25 mi south
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Questions about Lake Moultrie
What fish are in Lake Moultrie?
Lake Moultrie holds catfish and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Moultrie?
About 75 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Moultrie?
60,000 acres, with about 65 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Moultrie?
Bonneau Beach is on the shore; Moncks Corner is about 1.7 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Moultrie today?
The surface was about 65°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Moultrie on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
