Lancaster Reservoir is a 60-acre fertilized fishing lake off Highway 521 just south of downtown Lancaster, managed for public fishing under SCDNR’s leased-lands program.
Lancaster Reservoir at a glance
| Surface area | ≈ 60 acres |
| County | Lancaster (off Hwy 521) |
| Fish | largemouth bass, bluegill, redear, catfish |
| Extras | boat ramp + fish attractors |
Fishing, rules and access
Several sunken fish attractors concentrate the action for largemouth bass, bluegill, redear (shellcracker) and catfish. The reservoir is open Thursdays and Saturdays, from a half-hour before sunrise to a half-hour after sunset, with daily limits of 20 bream, 3 catfish, 2 bass of 16 inches or longer, and 30 crappie. There is a boat ramp, and a South Carolina license is required.
Nearby lakes
- Sunrise Lake — another Lancaster County state lake
- Lake Fishing Creek — the Catawba River lake nearby
Lancaster Reservoir FAQ
How big is Lancaster Reservoir?
A 60-acre managed fishing lake off Highway 521 near Lancaster.
What fish are in Lancaster Reservoir?
Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear (shellcracker) and catfish, helped by sunken fish attractors.
When is Lancaster Reservoir open?
Thursdays and Saturdays, sunrise to sunset; a South Carolina license is required.
