Parr Shoals Reservoir
Parr Shoals Reservoir
- Boat Ramps
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- Access Points
- 2
- Species
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Parr Shoals Reservoir, also known as Parr Reservoir, is a 4,400-acre impoundment of the Broad River located in north-central South Carolina near Jenkinsville. This long river lake features approximately 90 miles of shoreline and serves as the last dam on the Broad River before it reaches Columbia. The reservoir is part of a pumped storage hydroelectric project connected to Monticello Reservoir, causing daily water level fluctuations as water moves between the two impoundments. With its diverse fish population and abundant shoreline, Parr Shoals offers excellent fishing opportunities for anglers seeking bass, catfish, crappie, and various panfish species.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Parr Shoals Reservoir and what's needed to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Parr Shoals Reservoir. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on Parr Shoals Reservoir
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
South Carolina licenses and regulations
South Carolina Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
South Carolina Fishing License
Children under the age of 16 are not required to purchase a hunting or fishing license unless they are engaged in commercial activity or using any non-game fish devices (traps, trotlines, gill nets, hoop nets, set hooks, jugs.)
South Carolina Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
South Carolina Stream Access Laws
In South Carolina, if a waterway can be floated and used as a public highway, it is navigable and open to recreational use up to the high water mark.
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BROAD RIVER NEAR JENKINSVILLE, SC
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