Lake John Robinson is an 800 acre fishing lake located in Greer South Carolina off of Highway 101. The Lake Robinson is owned by Greer Commission of Public Works which also owns Lake Cunningham a few miles away. There is one boat ramp, a fishing pier, restrooms, and picnic area open to the public. The boat ramp is located on Mays Bridge Road. Do not confuse this lake with HB Robinson which is in Hartsville SC.
About Lake Robinson
Lake John Robinson is an 800 acre fishing lake located in Greer South Carolina off of Highway 101. The lake is owned by Greer Commission of Public Works which also owns Lake Cunningham a few miles away. There is one boat ramp, a fishing pier, restrooms, and picnic area open to the public. The boat ramp is located on Mays Bridge Road.
Specifications
Size: 800 Acres
Regulations
(Source: Greer Commission of Public Works )
- A boating permit is required and can be purchased at the Lake Wardens Office located at the lake.
- No outboard motors greater than 10 HP allowed
- Fishing not allowed around the dam area. No trespassing signs posted, and the law is strictly enforced.
- Creel limits: 10 largemouth bass, 30 non game fish per day per person, no limit on non game fish.
Lake Wardens Office
2544 Mays Bridge Rd.
Greer, SC 29651
Phone: 864-895-3645
Lake Robinson fishing & paddling guide
Lake Robinson is the larger of Greer’s two water-supply lakes — roughly 800 acres of clean water just northwest of the city, with the Blue Ridge rising in the distance. Owned by the Greer Commission of Public Works and built as a drinking-water impoundment, it is open for fishing, boating and paddling from sunrise to sunset through the J. Verne Smith Park.
The park’s boat ramp on Mays Bridge Road is backed by three fishing piers and rentable event sites. Like its sister lake, Robinson runs a 10-horsepower limit and a boating-permit requirement, keeping it calm for kayakers. The fishery is well stocked: largemouth and smallmouth bass, redear sunfish, bluegill, crappie and catfish all swim here.
Nearby lakes
- Lake Cunningham — the other Greer-chain lake just south
Links
Greer Commission of Public Works
SCDNR Lake Robinson Information
Facilities
- Boat Ramp
- Fishing Pier
- 2 Picnic Shelters
Location
Public access is located at: 2544 Mays Bridge Rd. Greer SC 29651
Fish Species
- Bass
- Bream
- Catfish
Lake Robinson FAQ
How big is Lake Robinson in Greer?
About 800 acres, just northwest of Greer in Greenville County.
What fish are in Lake Robinson?
Largemouth and smallmouth bass, redear sunfish, bluegill, crappie and catfish.
Can you use a motorboat on Lake Robinson?
Yes, but with a permit and a 10-horsepower limit, so it is especially popular with kayakers and small-boat anglers.
Are there any home properties on lake front on this lake or others nearby ?