Guide To Fishing At Lake Wateree

AKA: Wateree Reservoir

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, warmouth, white perch, yellow perch, striped bass and chain pickerel at Lake Wateree in South Carolina.

A highly desirable recreation getaway, Lake Wateree is an ideal destination for camping, boating and fishing. This 13,000-acre lake is located in the north-central part of the state, at Great Falls, SC. Outdoor enthusiasts will find 216 miles of shoreline to explore for fishing, hiking and picnicking.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Over a dozen access points, including 8 boat launch ramp areas, are scattered around the lake. Fish for your favorite species by bank fishing or fishing from a boat. The delightful array of fish species in Wateree Lake includes bass, striped bass, perch, crappie, catfish, chain pickerel and numerous species of sunfish. Lake Wateree State Recreation Area offers easy boating and bank fishing access, including portage of canoes and kayaks. Restaurants, stores, fishing tackle, campgrounds, lodging, marinas and boat rentals are all handy to enhance your fishing trip or family vacation.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Wateree

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Wateree Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Wateree Marina
Rentals: Kayaks, canoes and pontoon boats
803 475-1224

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Buck Hill Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Buck Hill Landing Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

June Creek Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off River Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Lake Wateree State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off State Park Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Molly Creek Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Island Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Taylor Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off River Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Watertree Creek Landing Boat Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Shangri-La Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Watertree Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Becca Lane, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

White Oak Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Baron Dekalb Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.