Saluda Lake  - Greenville County

                      

About the Lake

Saluda Lake is a 331 acre lake located in Greenville South Carolina on Saluda River.  It lies on the border between Greenville County and Pickens County.  Saluda Lake impounds the Saluda River which flows on through the state into Lake Greenwood and Lake Murray.  The lake was formerly owned for many years by Duke Power Company who then sold it to North Brook Energies LLC.  The dam is visible from Saluda Dam Road. 

  • Lake Size  331 Acres
  • Location  Greenville, SC  (Greenville County)
  • Average Depth  22.7 feet 
  • Maximum Depth  36 feet (depth readings 2001 at the dam)
  • Length  1.5 miles (approximately)
  • Full Pool Elevation  849 Ft. MSL

Boating and Fishing

  • Boat ramp located at Saluda Landing - see more information on Saluda Lake Landing below. 
  • Boats are allowed with no motor restrictions.  However, keep in mind Saluda Lake is a small and shallow lake with average depths ranging from about 10-23 feet with the exception of shoals.  The river end of the lake has the most areas of shallow water with depths as little as 1 foot deep.  
  • Shoals (very shallow water) are marked with bouys.  Your motor will hit the lake bottom if you go across one of these marked areas.
  • Fishing allowed with a South Carolina Fishing License.
  • Follow SC Fishing Regulations. 
  • Fish species inludes crappie, largemouth bass, catfish, and bream. 

        SCDNR Boating Information     

Saluda Lake Landing Bait & Tackle                                           

  • Boat Ramp 
  • Ice
  • Food  - The Best Hotdogs Around!
  • Ice Cold Drinks
  • Fishing Tackle
  • Bait
  • Waterproof Lake Maps $ 7.99 each

Store Hours:  Monday - Saturday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm     Sunday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm   

Owner:  Kevin Del Vecchio       Landing Phone :  864-294-9061

Bass Tournaments  - Held at Saluda Lake Landing

  • Tuesdays 6-10 pm
  • Thursdays 6-10 pm
  • Saturdays 5-10 pm

Directions to Saluda Lake Landing

Saluda Landing is located at 605 Motor Boat Club Road off of Highway 25 (White Horse Rd) in Greenville South Carolina. Once you turn on Motor Boat Club Road just drive to the end of the road and the landing will be on the left side of the road.  

 Photos of Saluda Lake Landing

                           

               Photos taken June 13, 2009 by Danny Norwood       

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