Lake Ashwood Fishing
A 75-acre South Carolina state lake in Lee County.
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Ahead of your first outing on Lake Ashwood
Within Lee County, Lake Ashwood measures 75 acres on the SCDNR page. Count on about 9 miles of road to reach Dalzell.
The SCDNR layer records no ramp here. Walk-in anglers have 5 piers and bank sites. SCDNR manages it as a Regulation 123-210 state lake. The county falls in SCDNR Region 2 on the SCDNR access records.
Surface acres and depth as SCDNR prints them on its page for Lake Ashwood, 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.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 9, 2026.
Background on Lake Ashwood from SCDNR
From the SCDNR page on Lake Ashwood:
Open to the public July 1, 2021 Lake Ashwood is a 75-acre lake providing largemouth bass, bluegill, shell-cracker, and catfish fishing. Located off Highway 15 in Lee County, Lake Ashwood offers a boat ramp, fishing pier, picnic area and is handicapped accessible.
- Hours (SCDNR)Half (1/2) hour before official sunrise until half (1/2) hour after official sunset, every day except Tuesday .
- Directions (SCDNR)Take Highway 15 from I-20 towards the Town of Sumter. Go about 5 miles and the lake will be on the right in the Ashwood community.
SCDNR lake page, read November 9, 2026.
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These are the species SCDNR writes against the Lake Ashwood access points.
SCDNR South Carolina Public Water Access layer (ArcGIS service, the data behind the SCDNR fishing access map), read November 9, 2026.
Landings serving Lake Ashwood
No launch on Lake Ashwood shows in the SCDNR layer, so neighbouring landings are listed.
Shore spots around Lake Ashwood
- Lake Ashwood Bankbank
- Lake Ashwood Bankbank
- Lake Ashwood Pierpier, aluminum
- Lake Ashwood Bankbank
- Lake Ashwood Bankbank
Spare ramps for Lake Ashwood
- Highway 401 Boat Ramp on Lynches Riverboat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved, 11 miles
- Highway 15 Boat Ramp on Lynches Riverboat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved, 12 miles
SCDNR South Carolina Public Water Access layer (ArcGIS service, the data behind the SCDNR fishing access map), read November 9, 2026.
How many fish you may keep from Lake Ashwood
Anglers on Lake Ashwood follow the statewide table, since no row names it.
The statewide creel table as it applies at Lake Ashwood
| Species | Size | Daily |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Chain Pickerel | Any length | 30 |
| Redfin Pickerel | 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 |
State lake rules posted for Lake Ashwood
- open daysEvery day, except Tue.
- hours½ hour before official sunrise to ½ hour after official sunset
- boat and motor limitPaddle, electric trolling motor, or gas outboards 10 hp or less
- catfish5
- bass3
- bream15
- statewide crappie limit appliesYes, but no min size
- minnows as baitNo
- boat rampX
- fishing pierX
- accessibleX
Guide rows written for Lake Ashwood
- Lake ruleThe lake is open from one-half hour before official sunrise until one-half hour after official sunset, every day except Tuesday .
- Rule textFishing is allowed with only rod and reels or poles. The statewide limit on the number of these devices applies.
- RuleDaily fish limits are 20 bream, 3 catfish, and 3 largemouth bass. Statewide limits apply for all other fish species.
- Lake ruleVehicles are restricted to roads and designated access areas only.
- Rule textTrails are for walking or fishing access only; no ATV's, motorized vehicles, or horses allowed on these trails.
- RulePets must be on leashes or under the control of their owner at all times.
- Lake ruleBoats are allowed, but may only be propelled by paddle, electric trolling motors or outboard motors rated at 10 horsepower or less.
- Rule textAll boats must meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements for operation and equipment.
- Rule01 Snagging of fish or the use of any nongame fish device
- Lake rule09 Fires (allowed in grill or designated areas only)
A total of 40 game fish may be kept in any one day (freshwater), not exceeding the species limits (guide p. 28).
2026-2027 South Carolina Hunting & Fishing Guide, valid August 14, 2026 to August 14, 2027 (online guide), read November 9, 2026.
SCDNR lake page, read November 9, 2026.
Neighbouring lakes and Lake Ashwood
The biggest neighbour here is Lake Marion, 90,000 acres on the SCDNR page.
| Lake | Distance | Size | County | Landings | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mays Lake | 34 miles | not stated | Chesterfield County | 1 | 4 |
| Lake Wateree | 36 miles | 13,025 acres | Fairfield County | 9 | 11 |
| Dargan's Pond | 36 miles | 50 acres | Darlington County | 0 | 0 |
| Lake Marion | 40 miles | 90,000 acres | Berkeley County | 17 | 10 |
| Sunrise Lake | 41 miles | 25 acres | Lancaster County | 1 | 5 |
SCDNR lake pages, the outline layer and the Public Water Access layer; outline areas are GIS figures. Read November 9, 2026.
Near Lake Ashwood
Reservoirs and ponds near Lake Ashwood
- Mays Lake34 miles north
- Lake Wateree36 miles northwest
- Dargan's Pond36 miles east
- Lake Marion40 miles south
- Sunrise Lake41 miles northwest
Tackle counters Lake Ashwood regulars use
- Dragon Fly Shannon Lure Cofly shop, Sumter, 10 miles
- Hartsville Bait Distributorsbait and tackle shop, Hartsville, 22 miles
- Smothersbait and tackle shop, Hartsville, 24 miles
- Wateree Dam Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Lugoff, 26 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 2701 David H Mcleod Blvd Unit Fbait and tackle shop, Florence, 29 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 120 Woody Jones Blvdbait and tackle shop, Florence, 29 miles
Overnight stops for anglers bound for Lake Ashwood
- Dalzell9 miles
- Bishopville9 miles
- Sumter12 miles
County-by-county help around Lake Ashwood
- Lee Countyseat: Bishopville
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Tidal flats and reservoir coves by Lake Ashwood, through the lens
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Things worth settling about Lake Ashwood ahead of time
Where in the Palmetto State is Lake Ashwood?
Look in Lee County on the map; the nearest Census town, Dalzell, is about 9 miles away.
What size is Lake Ashwood by SCDNR?
Roughly 75 acres.
Does SCDNR show a public landing anywhere on Lake Ashwood?
Paddle in, or use one of the nearby landings.
Which fish does SCDNR name for Lake Ashwood?
SCDNR lists Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Redbreast Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Dollar Sunfish and Warmouth at its access points.
Does Lake Ashwood follow the statewide creel table?
Statewide limits hold; the bass row says: Largemouth Bass: No more than 5 combined total of smallmouth, largemouth, redeye bass or their hybrids daily, size any length. The state lake row has its own creel limits.
Does SCDNR want a paid license from anglers at Lake Ashwood?
Anglers 16 and older need a South Carolina freshwater fishing license; SCDNR prints $10 for a resident annual license and $35 for a nonresident annual license.
Does SCDNR map a fishing pier or bank site on Lake Ashwood?
SCDNR lists 5 piers and bank sites here; Lake Ashwood Bank is one.
Which South Carolina counter sells shrimp or shiners near Lake Ashwood?
Stop at Dragon Fly Shannon Lure Co, about 10 miles away.
When can I fish Lake Ashwood?
open days: Every day, except Tue.; hours: ½ hour before official sunrise to ½ hour after official sunset; boat and motor limit: Paddle, electric trolling motor, or gas outboards 10 hp or less; catfish: 5.
Ice down the cooler and drive to Lake Ashwood
Read the creel rows before a fish goes in the cooler.