Lake HB Robinson is a medium sized 2,250 acre lake located near the city of Hartsville South Carolina in the eastern part of the state. This lake is owned by Progress Energy who operates nuclear energy plant and a coal plant on Lake Robinson. The lake has public facilities including boat ramps provided by Progress Energy. There are also campgrounds on both sides of the lake. Do not confuse this lake with Lake John Robinson located in Greer SC.
- About the Lake
- Specifications
- Regulations
- Links
- Location
- Fish Species
- Fishing Books & Magazines
- Lake Robinson (Hartsville) fishing & boating guide
- Nearby lakes
- More Photos of Robinson Lake
- Lake Robinson (Hartsville) FAQ
- How big is Lake Robinson near Hartsville?
- Why is the fishing good year-round?
- What fish are in Lake Robinson?
About the Lake
Lake HB Robinson is located in Chesterfield and Darlington County just northwest of Hartsville South Carolina. Lake Robinson impounds Big Black Creek, Little Beaverdam Creek and Big Beaverdam Creek. The lake is owned and operated by Progress Energy, which runs the H.B. Robinson Nuclear Power Plant and a coal fired electric plant. There is a public boat ramp located on Lake Robinson Drive operated by Progress Energy. There are several campgrounds with RV and tent camping available on both sides of the lake. These campgrounds will also have boat ramps and public restrooms.
In addition to Lake Robinson, the Hartsville area includes Lake Prestwood, Cheraw State Park, Carolina Sand Hills National Wildlife Refuge, Sand Hills State Forest, NASCAR Darlington Race Track, and Sugarloaf Mountain Recreation Area. You can easily spend several days visiting all of these places.
Hartsville Chamber of Commerce 843-332-6401
Specifications
Size: 2,250 Acres
Maximum Depth: 31 Feet
Average Depth: 14 Feet
Regulations
A South Carolina Fishing License is required to fish this lake.
This video was shot September 8, 2011
Links
Lake Lubbers – HB Robinon Information
Lake Lubbers – HB Robinson Photo Gallery
Lake Robinson Vacation Info – Lakelubbers
Location
Fish Species
Bass, Bream, catfish
Fishing Books & Magazines
The Field & Stream Bass Fishing Handbook
Lake Robinson (Hartsville) fishing & boating guide
This 2,250-acre lake outside Hartsville — Lake Robinson, not to be confused with the smaller Greer lake of the same name — was built in 1960 by damming Black Creek to cool the H.B. Robinson power station, one of the oldest commercial nuclear plants in the country. Spanning the Darlington and Chesterfield county line, it has become one of the Pee Dee region’s most popular recreation lakes for fishing, boating, water skiing and swimming.
The plant’s warm-water discharge keeps the fishing lively year-round, and the cold months can be excellent. Anglers target largemouth bass, bluegill and chain pickerel over a lake that runs to about 40 feet at its deepest. A South Carolina license is required, and public ramps make access easy.
Nearby lakes
- Lake Prestwood — Hartsville’s in-town lake
- Lake Juniper — at Cheraw State Park nearby
More Photos of Robinson Lake
Lake Robinson (Hartsville) FAQ
How big is Lake Robinson near Hartsville?
About 2,250 acres, on the Darlington and Chesterfield county line, with a maximum depth near 40 feet.
Why is the fishing good year-round?
The lake cools the H.B. Robinson power plant, and the warm-water discharge keeps fish active even in winter.
What fish are in Lake Robinson?
Largemouth bass, bluegill and chain pickerel are the main catches.
