Fishing Creek Reservoir, also known locally as the Nitrolee, is a man-made lake located on the Catawba River approximately 9 miles southeast of Lancaster, South Carolina. Created in 1916 with the construction of the Nitrolee Dam (now the Fishing Creek Hydroelectric Station dam), this 3,431-acre reservoir serves primarily as a hydroelectric power source operated by Duke Energy. With 85 miles of shoreline spanning Lancaster and Chester counties, Fishing Creek Reservoir is part of a network of 13 reservoirs along the Catawba River. This relatively undeveloped lake is characterized by its scenic surroundings and diverse underwater ecosystem that supports thriving fish populations. As a run-of-the-river lake with little storage capacity, it has minimal water level fluctuations but can experience heavy floating debris and contains numerous shallow water areas that require cautious navigation.