The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Parr Reservoir
Newberry County, South Carolina · 4,400 acres (6.9 sq mi)
60°F water, level rising, calm this morning.
About Parr Reservoir
In Newberry County, South Carolina, Parr Reservoir covers 4,400 acres; it is a reservoir. It lies on the Broad River. A narrow cooling-water reservoir on the Broad River used for a nearby nuclear plant.
From end to end it runs about 9.3 miles with roughly 37 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 420 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Chapin, is about 6.4 miles south. The closest city is Columbia, about 25 miles away.
- Size
- 4,400 acres (6.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 37 miles
- End to end
- About 9.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 420 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Broad River
- County
- Newberry 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 7 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 4:15 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Parr Reservoir
The fish here: catfish. With the surface at 60°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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
Rising 0.6 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:56 am · sunset 5:22 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Parr Reservoir
- Chapinabout 6.4 mi south
- Prosperityabout 9.7 mi southwest
- Lake Murray of Richlandabout 10 mi southeast
- Newberryabout 13 mi west
- Columbianearest city, about 25 mi southeast
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Questions about Parr Reservoir
What fish are in Parr Reservoir?
Parr Reservoir holds catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Parr 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 Parr Reservoir?
4,400 acres, with about 37 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Parr Reservoir?
Chapin is about 6.4 miles south; Prosperity is about 9.7 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Parr Reservoir today?
The surface was about 60°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Parr Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
