The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Robinson
Darlington County, South Carolina · 2,250 acres (3.5 sq mi)
61°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Robinson
In Darlington County, South Carolina, Lake Robinson covers 2,250 acres; it is a reservoir. Serves as the cooling source for the H.B. Robinson Nuclear Generating Station.
From end to end it runs about 6.2 miles with roughly 17.3 miles of shoreline. At about 220 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. The nearest town, North Hartsville, is about 4.3 miles southeast.
- Size
- 2,250 acres (3.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17.3 miles
- End to end
- About 6.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 220 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- County
- Darlington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 4:15 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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
Expect the usual South Carolina mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, 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 61°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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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 6:52 am · sunset 5:17 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Robinson
- North Hartsvilleabout 4.3 mi southeast
- Hartsvilleabout 4.5 mi southeast
- Bishopvilleabout 14 mi south
- Darlingtonabout 17 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Robinson
What fish are in Lake Robinson?
Lakes like Lake Robinson usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Robinson?
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 Lake Robinson?
2,250 acres, with about 17.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Robinson?
North Hartsville is about 4.3 miles southeast; Hartsville is about 4.5 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Robinson today?
The surface was about 61°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Robinson on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
