Lake Cooley fishing & boating guide
Lake Cooley is a quiet 332-acre reservoir near Inman in northern Spartanburg County. It belongs to the SJWD Water District and is run for recreation by Spartanburg County Parks, which keeps a tidy lakeside park and outdoor education center on the shore. Anglers come for largemouth bass, crappie, bream and catfish, fishing from the bank, the pier or a small boat.
The Lake Cooley Park access on Cooley Dock Road has a dual boat ramp, an accessible dock and kayak launch, a fishing pier, a playground and parking for around fifty rigs. Boating is permit-only through the SJWD Water District, with motors capped at 15 horsepower (30 on a pontoon) — which is exactly what makes Cooley such a calm, paddle-friendly lake.
Nearby lakes
- Lake Bowen — the larger Spartanburg Water reservoir nearby
- Lake Cunningham — a similar water-district lake just south in Greer
Lake Cooley is a 330 acre reservoir located in Spartanburg County. There is park and boat dock located on the shoreline. Regulations are posted in the park.
About Lake Cooley
Lake Cooley is a 330 acre reservoir on Jordon Creek in Spartanburg County. It is named after Ramond L. Cooley. The lake is owned by the Startex-Jackson-Welford-Duncan Water District. A boat ramp is provided by SJWD and is open to the public. The boat ramp is located on road SSR 40. Boating permits are required and certain other restrictions apply. The following link takes you to a website which provides updated regulations for Lake Cooley:
http://visitspartanburg.com/spartanburg-business-directory/lake-cooley
- Location: About a mile south of Inman South Carolina in Spartanburg County
- Directions: Go past Greer on SC 291 then take SC 292 going toward Inman then turn right at a Lake Cooley sign and follow the signs the rest of the way there.
- Dam Height: 55.5 Feet
- Depth information: 39 feet Maximum Depth
- Mean Depth: 4 Feet
Park Attractions
- Boat Ramp
- Public Restrooms
- Playground
- Fishing Pier
- Swings
Park Hours: 7 am until sunset.
Fish Species
Bass, Bream, Crappie and Catfish
Location
Lake Cooley FAQ
How big is Lake Cooley?
It covers 332 acres in northern Spartanburg County, near Inman.
What fish are in Lake Cooley?
Largemouth bass, crappie, bream and catfish.
Do you need a permit to boat on Lake Cooley?
Yes — a SJWD Water District boating permit is required, and motors are limited to 15 horsepower (30 on a pontoon).
