Saluda Lake

Saluda Lake is a 331-acre (1.34 km2) reservoir formed by a spillway from the uppermost dam on the Saluda River in South Carolina, United States. The lake was constructed in 1905 for the purpose of creating hydroelectric power. Duke Power Company formerly owned the lake then sold it to North Brook Energy, LLC.[2]

Saluda Lake
Saluda Lake
LocationGreenville / Pickens counties, South Carolina, United States
Coordinates34.8680°N 82.4886°W / 34.8680; -82.4886
Typereservoir
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area331 acres (1.34 km2)
Average depth7.9 ft (2.4 m) [1]
Max. depth40 ft (12 m)[1]

Fishing

The original public ramp hosts a weekly bass tournament. The lake is also stocked. A neon green rattle trap has been successful as well as the traditional worm. Reeling fast tends to be more fruitful as the lake has a high average temperature of around 80 degrees in the summer. A depth of around eight feet seems to be where the majority of the bass are caught. There are also huge catfish in there. The only public access' are two pay ramps, one is eight and the other five.

On a shallow boat, a ride up the river is beautiful and peaceful. There are steep faces surrounding the main body of the lake. The depth is forty feet at the dam.

See also
  • List of lakes in South Carolina

References
  1. https://www.scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/docs/HomeAndEnvironment/Docs/03050109-03.pdf
  2. Saluda Lake | South Carolina NRCS Archived 2008-06-13 at the Wayback Machine



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