Lake Craig is the larger of two lakes inside Croft State Park, the wooded former Army training ground on the southeast edge of Spartanburg. At about 165 acres, it is a calm, scenic spot for fishing and paddling, ringed by the park’s well-known equestrian and mountain-bike trails.
Anglers fish Lake Craig for largemouth bass and crappie on a South Carolina license, casting from the bank or the park’s boat house and ramp. Private boats are restricted to electric trolling motors, and the park rents jon boats, canoes and kayaks by the hour or day — an easy, inexpensive way to get on the water.
Lake Tom Moore Craig is a 150 acre impoundment on Kelsey Creek in Croft State Park which is located in Spartanburg County. There is one boat ramp on the lake along with campgrounds and fishing boat rentals…
Lake Tom Moore Craig is a 150 acre impoundment on Kelsey Creek in Croft State Park which is located in Spartanburg County. There is one boat ramp on the lake along with campgrounds and fishing boat rentals.
The land for Croft State Park once belonged to an Army training base during World War II. The state of South Carolina purchased this land from the US Government in 1949. Also, Lake Edwin Johnson (40 acres) is located on the park grounds, but you have to leave the main park area to get there. The park has about 50 campsites and offers fishing boat rentals, equestrian facilities, nature trails, tennis courts, and a pool. This lake is great for largemouth bass and crappie fishing.
No outboard motors are allowed. Trolling motors only. You are allowed to prop up an outboard motor and only use your tolling motor. There are fishing boat rentals available for $ 10 for 4 hours or $ 20 for the day. To rent a boat you must check in with park personnel.
Size: 150 Acres
There are limits on the length of fish you can keep and the amount of fish you can keep. The rules are posted on a large sign at the boat ramp. Please read these rules before fishing. The lake is patrolled several times each day by park personnel.
Croft State Park
450 Croft State Park Rd.
Spartanburg, SC 29302
Park Hours 7:00 A.M. til 9:00 P.M.
Phone Number 864-585-1283 (September – May) 864-585-2913 (Memorial Day – Labor Day
This lake is full of trees around the banks with a lot of submerged stumps. Fishing for largemouths with plastic worms have worked well in this lake during the early spring especially around banks. I personally have caught a five pound bass from this lake fishing with a plastic worm. For crappie fishing, I have observed other fisherman slow trolling minnows in the middle of the lake with some success. There are plenty of areas around the bank for fishing, so this lake is the perfect place to bring the family on a fishing trip.
About 165 acres, inside Croft State Park on the southeast side of Spartanburg.
Largemouth bass and crappie, fished from the bank or the park’s boat ramp.
Private boats are limited to electric trolling motors; the park also rents jon boats, canoes and kayaks.
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Is there a boat launch fee on Lake Craig for a personal boat? Motor restrictions?