Fishing near Greenville, South Carolina
City, Greenville County. Population 70,720 (2020).
- 6 milesLake Placid
- 8landings within 15 mi
- 3rivers within 20 mi
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Lakes, landings and creeks around Greenville
The 2020 Census put 70,720 people in Greenville, a city of Greenville County. The Greenville County courthouse is here. Drive about 6 miles north to reach Lake Placid, the nearest paged lake. The biggest lake in the table is Lake Robinson (Greenville County), at about 822 acres of mapped outline.
Boats go in at Cleveland Park River Access and Parking Area on Reedy River, roughly 1 mile from town. The closest stream with a page is North Saluda River, 12 miles out. Without a boat, Oak Grove Lake (Pond) Bank is about 4 miles away. North Saluda River puts trout within 12 miles.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 9, 2026. Straight-line miles from the Census place point.
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| Lake | From Greenville | Size | Landings | Kind | SCDNR species list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Placid | 6 miles north | not printed | 1 | named at an SCDNR access | Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish |
| Lake Robinson (Greenville County) | 11 miles north | about 822 acres of mapped outline | 1 | mapped lake | none on SCDNR lists |
| Lake Oolenoy | 23 miles northwest | not printed | 2 | named at an SCDNR access | Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish |
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.
SC creeks and rivers paged near Greenville
- North Saluda River12 miles, SCDNR trout water, 4 SCDNR accesses, 2 USGS gauges
- South Saluda River12 miles, SCDNR trout water, 4 SCDNR accesses, 2 USGS gauges
- Middle Saluda River16 miles, SCDNR trout water, 5 SCDNR accesses, 1 USGS gauge
Creek and river levels near Greenville
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Reedy River Near Greenville, Sc | 16 cfs, 0.63 ft gage height | Nov 13 2:15 am |
| Brushy Creek Near Greenville, Sc | 6 cfs, 1.60 ft gage height | Nov 13 1:15 am |
| Rocky Creek Near Wade Hampton, Sc | 837.57 ft gage height | Nov 13 1:30 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 2:33 am 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.
Landings and lakes charted around Greenville
SCDNR Public Water Access layer and lake points; Census place point, checked November 9, 2026.
The closest public landings to Greenville
- Cleveland Park River Access and Parking Area on Reedy River1 mile, Reedy River, paddle launch
- Paris Mountain State Park on Lake Placid6 miles, Lake Placid, paddle launch
- Dolly Cooper Park Access on Saluda River7 miles, Saluda River, paddle launch
- Park at Taylors Mill on Enoree River7 miles, Enoree River, paddle launch
- Pelham Mill Park on Enoree River8 miles, Enoree River, paddle launch
- Lake Cunningham Recreation Facility Boat Ramp11 miles, Lake Cunningham, boat ramp, 2 lanes, concrete or paved, courtesy dock, fishing pier
- J. Verne Smith Park on Lake Robinson11 miles, Lake Robinson, boat ramp, 2 lanes, concrete or paved, courtesy dock, fishing pier
- Dr James A Timmerman Boat Ramp on Saluda River14 miles, Saluda River, boat ramp, 1 lane, concrete or paved, courtesy dock, fishing pier
Shoreline access a drive from Greenville
- Oak Grove Lake (Pond) Bank4 miles, bank
- Paris Mountain State Park Bank on Lake Placid6 miles, bank
- Lake Cunningham Recreation Facility Pier11 miles, pier, wood
- Lake Cunningham Recreation Facility Bank11 miles, bank
- J. Verne Smith Recreation Area Bank on Lake Robinson11 miles, bank
- Lake Robinson – Pier 212 miles, pier, wood
SCDNR South Carolina Public Water Access layer (ArcGIS service, the data behind the SCDNR fishing access map), read November 9, 2026.
Trout rules on streams near Greenville
- North Saluda River12 miles
- South Saluda River12 miles
- Middle Saluda River16 miles
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.
What a Greenville creel may legally hold
A Greenville angler starts with these statewide limits and checks for a row naming the water. 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 |
- Lake Robinson (Greenville County)Largemouth Bass: 12 inches min, No more than 5 combined total of smallmouth, largemouth, redeye bass or their hybrids
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.
SCDNR record-list water in reach of Greenville
| Species | Weight as listed | List | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkinseed | 2-4 | freshwater | North Saluda River | 1997 |
| Yellow Perch | 3-4 | freshwater | Lake Keowee | 1979 |
| Spotted Bass | 8-5 | freshwater | Lake Jocassee | 2001 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 9-7 | freshwater | Lake Jocassee | 2001 |
| Redeye Bass | 5-2.5 | freshwater | Lake Jocassee | 2001 |
South Carolina state record fish as listed by SCDNR (record list), read November 9, 2026. Record waters within 50 miles.
Tackle, bait and guides for Greenville anglers
Stores worth a stop before Greenville
- Luthi's Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Greenville, under a mile
- Bass Pro Shops, 1025 Woodruff Rd Ste H101bait and tackle shop, Greenville, 3 miles
- Cabela'sbait and tackle shop, Greenville, 3 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 59 Woodruff Industrial Ln Ste Cbait and tackle shop, Greenville, 3 miles
- Hares Ear Fly Fishingfly shop, Greenville, 3 miles
- Sierra, 1117 Woodruff Rd Ste Ibait and tackle shop, Greenville, 4 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 1125 Woodruff Rdbait and tackle shop, Greenville, 4 miles
- Seven Seas Corpmarina, Greenville, 4 miles
Yellow Pages listings; miles only for shops with an exact address point, read November 9, 2026.
Further pages linked to Greenville
Palmetto State towns down the road from Greenville
- Dunean4 miles, pop. 3,740
- Wade Hampton4 miles, pop. 21,482
- Gantt4 miles, pop. 15,006
- Sans Souci5 miles, pop. 8,581
- Mauldin5 miles, pop. 24,724
Other still water by Greenville
- Lake Placid6 miles
- Lake Robinson (Greenville County)11 miles
- Lake Oolenoy23 miles
- Greenville Countycounty page
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Rod-toting visitors to Greenville ask these
Which paged lake lies nearest Greenville?
Lake Placid, about 6 miles north.
Which SCDNR landing do Greenville boaters use?
Cleveland Park River Access and Parking Area on Reedy River, 1 mile away, on Reedy River.
Is there an SCDNR fishing pier near Greenville?
Oak Grove Lake (Pond) Bank, 4 miles away (bank).
Which Yellow Pages tackle listings sit near Greenville?
Luthi's Outfitters, among 8 listings nearby.
In which South Carolina county is Greenville?
Greenville County. The town is the county seat.
What license do Greenville visitors need to fish?
Residents spend $10 and nonresidents $35 on an annual freshwater license from SCDNR.
What towns lie a short drive from Greenville?
Dunean (4 miles), Wade Hampton (4 miles) and Gantt (4 miles).
What is the bream limit near Greenville?
Statewide: Bream: 30 daily, size any length. A guide row naming a lake can differ.
What South Carolina river lies nearest Greenville?
North Saluda River, about 12 miles away.
How far do Greenville anglers drive to SC trout water?
North Saluda River, about 12 miles away, carries trout rows in the state guide.
Plan a Palmetto State trip from Greenville
Landing pages give lane counts and directions.