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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Secession
Abbeville County, South Carolina · about 800 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lake Secession
In Abbeville County, South Carolina, Lake Secession covers about 800 acres; it is a reservoir. It sits on the Rocky River. A reservoir on the Rocky River, a tributary of the Savannah River, in Abbeville County.
From end to end it runs about 5.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 21 miles. Its surface is about 550 ft above sea level. Lake Secession is on the shore. Greenville, the nearest city, is about 37 miles north.
- Size
- About 800 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 21 miles
- End to end
- About 5.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 550 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Rocky River
- County
- Abbeville County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 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.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:01 am · sunset 5:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Secession
- Lake Secessionon the shore
- Ivaabout 3.7 mi west
- Due Westabout 10 mi east
- Homeland Parkabout 11 mi northwest
- Greenvillenearest city, about 37 mi north
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Questions about Lake Secession
What fish are in Lake Secession?
Lakes like Lake Secession 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 Secession?
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 Secession?
About 800 acres, with about 21 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Secession?
Lake Secession is on the shore; Iva is about 3.7 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Secession?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake Secession on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
