Fishing Creek Lake Information |
Fishing Creek Lake is a prominent body of water located in the Fort Lawn and Great Falls areas of Lancaster County, South Carolina. It is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities. The lake is known for its diverse fish population, including species such as bass, crappie, and catfish, making it a favored spot for anglers.
The lake is surrounded by natural beauty, featuring wooded areas and wildlife, which provides opportunities for birdwatching and enjoying the outdoors. There are typically public access points for fishing and boating, but facilities may vary.
If you're planning to visit Fishing Creek Lake, it's a good idea to check local regulations regarding fishing licenses, boating rules, and any seasonal conditions that might affect your visit. Enjoy your time outdoors! |
Are Jet Skis permitted on Fishing Creek Lake ? Yes
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Can you Swim in Fishing Creek Lake ? Yes |
Are Boat Docks permitted at Fishing Creek Lake ? Yes |
Are Power Boats permitted at Fishing Creek Lake ? Yes |
What is the Lake Depth at Fishing Creek Lake ? 90 ft. |
What are the Nearby Cities to Fishing Creek Lake ? Approx. 11 miles to Lancaster, South Carolina |
What is the Closest Airport to Fishing Creek Lake ? Lancaster Airport is 5+/- miles away, Charlotte airport is 44+/- miles away |
What are the Building restrictions at Fishing Creek Lake ? Minimum 1,500 sq. ft. for one level homes, 2,000 for 1+ levels with architectural approval. |
Fishing Creek Lake
Fishing Information |
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Fish Species: Bass, crappie, and catfish.
Sandals On Fishing Creek (Fishing Bait)
803-482-9366, 5737 Fish Camp Rd, Great Falls, SC 29055-8875<
Belltown Bait & Tackle
803-286-5205, 4468 Great Falls Hwy, Lancaster, SC 29720-7189
The lake is less pressured during the weekdays, but you can still expect to encounter a good number of bass fishermen working the lake on the weekend. However, the quality of the bass fishing is excellent. There are 3,370 surface acres of water with 36 miles of shoreline. Granted, this is not a huge lake, but it still is plenty big enough for big bass rigs, and the water depth at the dam is about 60 feet deep. Underwater stumps and shallow flats are scattered throughout the lake. The lake does have a main-channel run from the Catawba River, but there are large flats littered with stumps throughout.
Once you learn the deep-water routes, you can run a big rig safely, but boating safety is certainly something that should be at the top of the list on learning this lake. The creeks, such as Cane Creek in the upper portion of the lake and Bear Creek on the lower end of the lake, can be very good during the summer. Cane Creek is narrow, but it goes a long way and provides some very good fishing opportunities. The stump-covered points seem to produce the most consistent results. Also, the small cuts and pockets along the steep shoreline are good during this time of the year. The fish may be in fairly shallow water, but only in places where they are near deep water. There are not a lot of docks on the lake, but most of those do have proximity to deep water and thus can be very good targets as well. When fishing the points and pockets, or any type of structure, White always fishes upstream, against the current.
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Fishing Creek Lake
Boating Information |
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Duke Power provides two boat access areas on the lake in cooperation with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
Public Access Areas
SCDNR Highway 9 Access Area
Cane Creek Access Area, Fishing Creek Access Area,
Landsford Canal State Park 1-803-789-5800
Dutchman Creek Marina & Campground Llc
803-482-3067, 5546 River Rd, Great Falls, SC 29055
Suttons Landing Marina
803-482-6443, 538 Taylors Creek Rd, Great Falls, SC 29055
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Fishing Creek Lake
Local Area Businesses |
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Republic Golf Club
803-482-3300, 536 Evans Vaughn Dr, Great Falls, SC
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