Fishing in Newberry County, South Carolina
County seat: Newberry. Population 37,719 (2020). SCDNR Region 3.
- 3lake pages
- 12landings
- 3river pages
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How Newberry County shapes up for anglers
The Newberry County courthouse sits in Newberry; 37,719 residents were tallied there in 2020. SCDNR files the bulk of its access points here under SCDNR Region 3. Lake Murray leads the 3 lakes in the county that have their own guide.
Count 12 landings and paddle launches and 7 piers and bank sites in the SCDNR layer for the county. The county's river guides cover Saluda River, Broad River and Enoree River. Trout rules apply on Saluda River.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 9, 2026. SCDNR South Carolina Public Water Access layer (ArcGIS service, the data behind the SCDNR fishing access map), read November 9, 2026.
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SCDNR Public Water Access layer and lake points, checked November 9, 2026.
Newberry County lake pages by acreage
| Lake | Size | Landings | Kind | SCDNR species list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Murray | 48,579 acres | 12 | major reservoir | Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, Bluegill |
| Lake Greenwood | 11,400 acres | 8 | major reservoir | none on SCDNR lists |
| Parr Shoals Reservoir | about 3,116 acres of mapped outline | 2 | mapped lake | Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, Bluegill |
Few paged lakes sit inside Newberry County, so the closest ones over the line follow, measured from Newberry.
| Lake | From Newberry | Size | Landings | Kind | SCDNR species list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Monticello | 17 miles east | 6,700 acres | 2 | major reservoir | Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass |
| Star Fort Pond | 25 miles west | 22 acres | 0 | SCDNR state lake | Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish |
| Boyd Pond | 32 miles southwest | not printed | 1 | named at an SCDNR access | none on SCDNR lists |
| Mountain Lakes | 33 miles northeast | 42 acres | 1 | mapped lake | Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish |
| Lake John D. Long | 34 miles north | 80 acres | 1 | SCDNR state lake | Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish |
| Slades Lake | 39 miles southwest | not printed | 1 | named at an SCDNR access | none on SCDNR lists |
Surface acres and depth as SCDNR prints them on its page for this lake, read November 9, 2026. Sizes SCDNR does not print show as mapped outline area. Species as SCDNR lists them at its access points.
Most-listed fish on lakes close to Newberry County
Around Newberry, 50 miles out, Bluegill turns up on the most SCDNR lists.
SCDNR Public Water Access species lists, counted per lake page within 50 miles; an occurrence list, not a catch survey.
Newberry County waterways with SCDNR access
- Saluda RiverSCDNR trout water, 15 SCDNR accesses, 11 USGS gauges
- Broad Rivertidal, 31 SCDNR accesses, 8 USGS gauges
- Enoree River5 SCDNR accesses, 4 USGS gauges
USGS sites logging Newberry County rivers
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells, Sc | 466 cfs, 6.59 ft gage height | Nov 12 8:00 pm |
| Little River Nr Silverstreet, Sc | 35 cfs, 2.54 ft gage height | Nov 12 7:30 pm |
| Bush River Nr Prosperity, Sc | 28 cfs, 2.22 ft gage height | Nov 12 7:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 8:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
SCDNR South Carolina Public Water Access layer (ArcGIS service, the data behind the SCDNR fishing access map), read November 9, 2026. USGS Water Data for the Nation, live through the site, retrieved on page view.
Where Newberry County holds trout
- Saluda Rivertrout rules printed
South Carolina trout water rules
2026-2027 South Carolina Hunting & Fishing Guide, valid August 14, 2026 to August 14, 2027 (online guide), read November 9, 2026. SCDNR South Carolina Public Water Access layer (ArcGIS service, the data behind the SCDNR fishing access map), read November 9, 2026.
Landings SCDNR maps for Newberry County
- Broad River Canoe AccessBroad River, paddle launch, dirt
- Cannons Creek Boat Ramp on Parr Shoals ReservoirParr Shoals Reservoir, boat ramp, 1 lane, gravel
- Devil's Fork State Park Hand Carry Launch on Lake JocasseeLake Jocassee, paddle launch
- Hellers Creek Boat Ramp on Parr Shoals ReservoirParr Shoals Reservoir, boat ramp, 1 lane, gravel
- Higgins Bridge Boat Ramp on Saluda RiverSaluda River, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved
- Kempsons Bridge Boat Ramp on Lake MurrayLake Murray, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved, courtesy dock, fishing pier
- Shelton Ferry Boat Ramp on Broad RiverBroad River, boat ramp, 1 lane, dirt
- Sunset Recreation Area Boat Ramp on Lake MurrayLake Murray, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved, courtesy dock, fishing pier
- Tournament Ramp (Billy Dreher Island) on Lake MurrayLake Murray, boat ramp, 6 lanes, concrete or paved, courtesy dock
- Brazzelman's Bridge Paddle Launch on Enoree RiverEnoree River, paddle launch
- Keitt's Bridge Paddle Launch on Enoree RiverEnoree River, paddle launch
- Tournament Ramp (Billy Dreher Island) on Lake MurrayLake Murray, boat ramp, 6 lanes, concrete or paved, courtesy dock
SCDNR shore points across Newberry County
- Buzzard's Roost East Bank on Saluda RiverSaluda River, bank
- Dreher Island State Park Bank on Lake MurrayLake Murray, bank
- Kempson's Bridge Pier on Lake MurrayLake Murray, pier, wood
- Molly's Rock BankPond, bank
- Molly's Rock PierPond, pier, wood
- Sunset Recreation Area Pier 1 on Lake MurrayLake Murray, pier, wood
- Sunset Recreation Area Pier 2 on Lake MurrayLake Murray, pier, wood
SCDNR South Carolina Public Water Access layer (ArcGIS service, the data behind the SCDNR fishing access map), read November 9, 2026. The SCDNR layer carries no fee or hours field.
How the Newberry County reservoirs are sitting
Lake Greenwood
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Greenwood Near Chappells, Sc | 438.31 ft lake elevation | Nov 12 7:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 8:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Lake Murray
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Murray Near Columbia, Sc | 353.73 ft lake elevation | Nov 12 8:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 8:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Parr Shoals Reservoir
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Parr Shoals Reservoir At Parr, Sc | 261.51 ft lake elevation | Nov 12 7:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 8:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Freshwater keeping rules for Newberry County
A Newberry County angler starts with these statewide limits and checks for a row naming the water. A total of 40 game fish may be kept in any one day (freshwater), not exceeding the species limits (guide p. 28). Residents spend $10 and nonresidents $35 on an annual freshwater license from SCDNR.
| Species | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| American Eel | 9 inches min | 25 |
| Blue Catfish | See limits in Freshwater Nongame Fishing Regulations section. | See limits in Freshwater Nongame Fishing Regulations section. |
| Bream | Any length | 30 |
| Redbreast Sunfish | Any length | 15 |
| Crappie | 8 inches min | 20 |
| Walleye & Sauger | Any length | No more than 8 combined total of walleye or sauger |
| Chain Pickerel | Any length | 30 |
| Redfin Pickerel | Any length | 30 |
| Yellow Perch | Any length | 30 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 12 inches min | No more than 5 combined total of smallmouth, largemouth, redeye bass or their hybrids |
| Redeye (Bartrams) Bass | Any length | No more than 5 combined total of smallmouth, largemouth, redeye bass or their hybrids |
| Largemouth Bass | Any length | No more than 5 combined total of smallmouth, largemouth, redeye bass or their hybrids |
| Spotted Bass | Any length | 15 |
| White Bass | Any length | 10 |
| Striped or Hybrid Bass or a combination | Any length | 10 |
Exceptions the guide lists in Newberry County
- Lake GreenwoodLargemouth Bass: 14 inches min, No more than 5 combined total of smallmouth, largemouth, redeye bass or their hybrids
- Lake MurrayLargemouth Bass: 14 inches min, No more than 5 combined total of smallmouth, largemouth, redeye bass or their hybrids
- Saluda RiverStriped or Hybrid Bass or a combination: Oct. 1 – June 15 striped bass between 23 and 25 inches may be harvested except that one fish may be greater than 26 inches, 3
2026-2027 South Carolina Hunting & Fishing Guide, valid August 14, 2026 to August 14, 2027 (online guide), read November 9, 2026. License prices as printed on the SCDNR license pricing pages (dnr.sc.gov), read November 9, 2026.
State records traced to lakes near Newberry County
| Species | Weight as listed | List | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Bass | 5-4.8 | freshwater | Lake Murray | 2006 |
| White Crappie | 5-1 | freshwater | Lake Murray | 1949 |
| Muskellunge | 22-8, 42 1/4in | freshwater | Broad River | 2004 |
| Bullhead | 6-6.3 | freshwater | Broad River | 2009 |
| White Catfish | 12-2.9 | freshwater | Lake Murray | 2014 |
| Carp | 58-0 | freshwater | Lake Murray | 2000 |
South Carolina state record fish as listed by SCDNR (record list), read November 9, 2026.
Team trails fishing Newberry County
Organizer pages link 24 events or results to Newberry County water, and 6 are still ahead.
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 13, 2026 | South Carolina Bass Nation State Championship | Lake Greenwood | South Carolina B.A.S.S. Nation |
| Dec. 12, 2026 | CATT Lake Greenwood Fall Final | Lake Greenwood | Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT) |
| Jan. 30, 2027 | Fishers of Men SC Low Country Classic, Lake Murray | Lake Murray | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail |
| March 20, 2027 | CATT Reel Skill Fishin NO FFS, South Carolina Division, Lake Murray | Lake Murray | Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT) |
| April 24, 2027 | Fishers of Men SC Low Country Classic, Lake Murray | Lake Murray | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail |
| April 24, 2027 | Fishers of Men SC Upstate Classic, Lake Greenwood | Lake Greenwood | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail |
| Nov. 7, 2026 | CATT Lake Greenwood, SC Nov 7 qualifier | Lake Greenwood | Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT) |
| Oct. 24, 2026 | CATT Results! Carter Pjesky Wins Lake Greenwood, SC Oct 24, 2026. 5 Bass Weighing 18.34 lbs! | Lake Greenwood | Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT) |
| Oct. 24, 2026 | Chris Epting & Jonah Miller Win Lake Murray, SC Fall Final Oct 24, 2026 21.62 lbs! | Lake Murray | Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT) |
| Oct. 10, 2026 | Anthony Kiker & Scott Hostetler Win Lake Greenwood, SC Oct 10, 2026 14.65 lbs! | Lake Greenwood | Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT) |
| Oct. 10, 2026 | Justin Raines & Bradley Day Win Lake Murray, SC Oct 10, 2026. 24.17 lbs! | Lake Murray | Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT) |
| Sept. 26, 2026 | Harrison McCall & Cole Moulton Win Lake Greenwood, SC Sept 26, 2026 14.16 lbs! | Lake Greenwood | Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT) |
Organizer schedule and results pages, checked November 2026.
Bait sellers and trip captains of Newberry County
Newberry County tackle counters
- Fish Man Farms, LLCbait and tackle shop, Silverstreet
- Thirtyfour Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Newberry
- Buffalo Creek Marina, 849 Marina Waymarina, Prosperity
- Riverwinds Landingmarina, Prosperity
Guides and charters with a Newberry County listing
- Capt. Mike's Lake Murray Guide Servicefishing guide, Prosperity, (803) 609-0066
Yellow Pages listings (city of business), read November 9, 2026.
Further pages linked to Newberry County
Town pages within Newberry County
- Newberrypop. 10,691
- Whitmirepop. 1,390
- Prosperitypop. 1,178
Neighbouring county pages for Newberry County
- Saluda County21 miles south
- Laurens County27 miles northwest
- Union County28 miles north
- Fairfield County28 miles east
Piscifun tackle laid out for a tide at Newberry County
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Visual key to fish swimming at Newberry County
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Setting the record straight on Newberry County fishing
Can I trailer a boat to a public landing in Newberry County?
The SCDNR layer places 12 landings and launches in the county.
Which Newberry County lake has the most acreage on SCDNR records?
Lake Murray (48,579 acres).
What species are listed at access points around Newberry County?
SCDNR access lists name Bluegill on the most lake pages within 50 miles, then Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish and Channel Catfish.
Which Newberry County listings sell shrimp, crickets or lures?
Fish Man Farms, LLC heads 4.
What South Carolina town serves as seat of Newberry County?
Newberry serves as seat.
What license do anglers carry in Newberry County?
Residents spend $10 and nonresidents $35 on an annual freshwater license from SCDNR.
Which counties sit next to Newberry County?
The closest county pages are Saluda County, Laurens County and Union County.
What is the crappie limit in Newberry County?
Statewide: Crappie: 20 daily, size 8 inches min. A guide row naming a lake can change it.
What region does SCDNR assign Newberry County landings?
SCDNR Region 3, going by the majority of its SCDNR access records.
Which Newberry County lakes have special rules?
3 waters with a page here have a guide row of their own, beginning with Lake Greenwood.
What is the next dated SC tournament on Newberry County water?
24 organizer entries on file; next is South Carolina Bass Nation State Championship on Lake Greenwood, Nov. 13, 2026.
What record fish trace back to Newberry County?
White Bass, 5-4.8 as listed, from Lake Murray (2006).
Plan a Palmetto State day in Newberry County
Landing pages carry SCDNR lane counts and directions.