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Saluda Lake

Boat Ramps
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Access Points
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Species
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Saluda Lake is a 331-acre reservoir nestled in Greenville County, South Carolina, on the border between Greenville and Pickens counties. Created by damming the Saluda River in the early 1900s, this charming lake serves as a drinking water source for the city of Easley in Pickens County. Located just a short drive from Greenville, the lake offers an idyllic escape from city life with its lush, wooded surroundings and tranquil waters that reflect the verdant backdrop of trees. The calm surface and serene environment make it a hidden gem for fishing enthusiasts seeking both the thrill of the catch and peaceful retreat. With its picturesque setting framed by the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains, Saluda Lake provides a postcard-perfect scene that enhances the overall fishing experience.


Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Saluda Lake. 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 Saluda Lake

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.

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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.)

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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.

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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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Take Saluda Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

  • Use the map without signal

    Download the map around Saluda Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.

  • Log your catches here

    Keep a private fishing journal for Saluda Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.

  • HD depth charts from Garmin

    Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.

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