Lake Greenwood Fishing
A 11,400-acre South Carolina reservoir in Greenwood, Laurens and Newberry counties.
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Lake Greenwood by the numbers
Lake Greenwood spreads over 11,400 acres in Greenwood, Laurens and Newberry counties, SCDNR writes. The SCDNR page counts some 212 shoreline miles. By SCDNR figures it is 69.3 ft deep at most, 21.8 ft on average. SCDNR lists Greenwood County as the operator. Ninety Six is roughly 6 miles off for ice and fuel.
SCDNR plots 8 landings and paddle launches along its shore. The same layer lists 2 piers and bank sites. Look for 16 fish attractors, per SCDNR. Its name appears in 1 limit row of the guide. SCDNR files the county under SCDNR Region 1.
Surface acres and depth as SCDNR prints them on its page for Lake Greenwood, 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.
The SCDNR description of Lake Greenwood
SCDNR introduces Lake Greenwood this way:
Lake Greenwood was created between 1935 and 1940 by the construction of the Buzzard's Roost Dam near Chappels, SC. The powerhouse was equipped with three turbines each driving a 5 megawatt AC generator to provide power to the Greenwood area.
SCDNR lake page, read November 9, 2026.
Backing a trailer into Lake Greenwood
- Greenwood Access Areaboat ramp, 2 lanes, concrete or paved, courtesy dock; 39 Parking Spaces (paved)
- Greenwood County Boat Rampboat ramp, 2 lanes, concrete or paved, courtesy dock; 24 (paved)
- Greenwood Shores Boat Rampboat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved; Limited Parking (dirt)
- Greenwood State Park Campground Rampboat ramp, 2 lanes, concrete or paved, courtesy dock; Limited Parking (grass)
- Greenwood State Park Rampboat ramp, 2 lanes, concrete or paved, courtesy dock, fishing pier; 30 Parking Spaces for vehicle trailer combo and vehicle parking throughout the park (paved)
- Laurens Shrine Club Boat Ramp on Lake Greenwoodboat ramp, 2 lanes, concrete or paved; 15 Parking Spaces (grass)
- Riverfork Boat Ramp on Lake Greenwoodboat ramp, 2 lanes, concrete or paved, courtesy dock; 30 (paved)
- Souls Harbor Boat Ramp on Lake Greenwoodboat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved; Limited Parking (dirt)
Piers and bank sites on Lake Greenwood
- River Fork Road Public Fishing Pierk on Lake Greenwoodpier, aluminum
- Lake Greenwood State Park Pierpier, wood
SCDNR South Carolina Public Water Access layer (ArcGIS service, the data behind the SCDNR fishing access map), read November 9, 2026.
Daily limits on Lake Greenwood
For Lake Greenwood the guide lists the following limits.
| Species | Waters as printed | Size | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | Lakes Blalock, Greenwood, Jocassee, Marion, Monticello, Moultrie, Murray, Secession, Wateree, Wylie and the middle reach of the Saluda River and the upper reach of the Santee River | 14 inches min | No more than 5 combined total of smallmouth, largemouth, redeye bass or their hybrids |
Exceptions that apply on Lake Greenwood
- SCDNR lineJug fishing is legal only in Lakes Greenwood, Secession, Richard B. Russell, Thurmond, and Stevens Creek. Licensee’s name and address must be clearly marked on each jug. A permit is required to fish 3 to 50 jugs (50 jug limit). A permit is not required for 2 jugs with a valid state fishing license. A jug permit is not required for residents assisting jug permit holders. Jugs must be …
- Posted ruleLakes Blalock, Greenwood, Jocassee, Marion, Monticello, Moultrie, Murray, Secession, Wateree, Wylie, and the middle reach of the Saluda River and the upper reach of the Santee River—no largemouth bass less than 14 inches in total length.
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; PDF page 29), read November 9, 2026.
SCDNR lake page, read November 9, 2026.
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Readings below: USGS live, USACE as dated.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Greenwood Near Chappells, Sc | 438.30 ft lake elevation | Nov 12 6:45 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 7:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS Water Data for the Nation, live through the site, retrieved on page view.
Contest days set for Lake Greenwood
Schedules and bags weighed on Lake Greenwood sit on a separate page, sourced to the organizers.
Lining Lake Greenwood up against nearby water
Want more room? Lake Murray runs 48,579 acres by the SCDNR figure.
| Lake | Distance | Size | County | Landings | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Fort Pond | 8 miles | 22 acres | Greenwood County | 0 | 4 |
| Boyd Pond | 21 miles | not stated | Aiken County | 1 | 0 |
| Lake Secession | 33 miles | 1,425 acres | Anderson County | 1 | 2 |
| Slades Lake | 33 miles | not stated | Edgefield County | 1 | 0 |
| Lake Murray | 36 miles | 48,579 acres | Lexington County | 12 | 11 |
SCDNR lake pages, the outline layer and the Public Water Access layer; outline areas are GIS figures. Read November 9, 2026.
Around Lake Greenwood
Still water for another morning beyond Lake Greenwood
- Star Fort Pond8 miles south
- Boyd Pond21 miles south
- Lake Secession33 miles west
- Slades Lake33 miles south
- Lake Murray36 miles east
Picking up line and bait for Lake Greenwood
- Twin Rivers Landing & Resortbait and tackle shop, Waterloo, 5 miles
- 702 Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Ninety Six, 5 miles
- McGowan'smarina, Waterloo, 8 miles
- Fish Man Farms, LLCbait and tackle shop, Silverstreet, 18 miles
- Etheredge Jeanettebait and tackle shop, Saluda, 22 miles
- Country Peddlerbait and tackle shop, Saluda, 23 miles
Guide services that work Lake Greenwood
- Capt. Mike's Lake Murray Guide Servicefishing guide, Prosperity, (803) 609-0066
- Indian Head Fishing Lodge Incfishing guide, Greenwood, (864) 323-4691
Communities within reach of Lake Greenwood
- Ninety Six6 miles
- Greenwood9 miles
- Ware Shoals16 miles
Which county guides list Lake Greenwood
- Greenwood Countyseat: Greenwood
- Laurens Countyseat: Laurens
- Newberry Countyseat: Newberry
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Marsh, landing and open-water views near Lake Greenwood
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Lake Greenwood: what Palmetto State anglers ask before the trip
Which South Carolina county holds Lake Greenwood?
The SCDNR data place it in Greenwood, Laurens and Newberry counties; the nearest Census town, Ninety Six, is about 6 miles away.
How large is Lake Greenwood?
SCDNR prints 11,400 acres, and 69.3 ft deep at most, 21.8 ft on average.
How many SCDNR landings reach Lake Greenwood?
Start at Greenwood Access Area; SCDNR lists 8 landings and paddle launches.
Does Lake Greenwood hold bass and crappie?
Its fish are not listed by SCDNR.
Is there a minimum length for fish kept at Lake Greenwood?
The guide prints 1 water-specific row naming it; the limits band quotes each one.
What must a nonresident buy before fishing Lake Greenwood?
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.
Can a South Carolina angler without a boat work the shore of Lake Greenwood?
Try River Fork Road Public Fishing Pierk on Lake Greenwood, one of 2 piers and bank sites.
Which tackle store serves Lake Greenwood?
Twin Rivers Landing & Resort, about 5 miles away is the first counter we list.
Which agency posts a pool number for Lake Greenwood?
Check the level band, sourced to USGS.
Which trails fish Lake Greenwood?
Palmetto State club and trail dates are collected on the event page for this water.
Pencil Lake Greenwood onto the calendar
Every fee and limit row is a click away.