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
N. Saluda Reservoir
Greenville County, South Carolina · about 960 acres (1.5 sq mi)
60°F water, level steady, calm Sunday morning.
About N. Saluda Reservoir
N. Saluda Reservoir spreads over about 960 acres in Greenville County, South Carolina.
From end to end it runs about 3 miles with roughly 10.7 miles of shoreline. At about 1,230 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Tigerville is about 5.2 miles south. Greenville, the nearest city, is about 20 miles south.
- Size
- About 960 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.7 miles
- End to end
- About 3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,230 ft
- County
- Greenville County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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 60°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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:02 am · sunset 5:24 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near N. Saluda Reservoir
- Tigervilleabout 5.2 mi south
- Tryonabout 8 mi northeast
- Flat Rockabout 8.1 mi north
- East Flat Rockabout 8.3 mi north
- Greenvillenearest city, about 20 mi south
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Questions about N. Saluda Reservoir
What fish are in N. Saluda Reservoir?
Lakes like N. Saluda Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is N. Saluda Reservoir?
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 N. Saluda Reservoir?
About 960 acres, with about 10.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near N. Saluda Reservoir?
Tigerville is about 5.2 miles south; Tryon is about 8 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at N. Saluda Reservoir today?
The surface was about 60°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
N. Saluda Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
