Sunrise Lake is a 25-acre state fishing lake near Heath Springs in Lancaster County, part of South Carolina’s network of small, intensively managed public lakes that put good fishing within reach of every community.
Sunrise Lake at a glance
| Surface area | ≈ 25 acres |
| County | Lancaster (Heath Springs) |
| Type | SCDNR managed state fishing lake |
| Fish | largemouth bass, bluegill, shellcracker, channel catfish |
Fishing, hours and access
Fertilized and stocked, Sunrise gives up largemouth bass, bluegill, shellcracker (redear) and channel catfish from a small boat or the bank. As a state lake it is open on a limited schedule — generally Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, from a half-hour before sunrise to a half-hour after sunset — and has a boat ramp and a small picnic area. A South Carolina fishing license is required.
Nearby lakes
- Lancaster Reservoir — another managed lake near Lancaster
- Lake Fishing Creek — the Catawba River lake nearby
Sunrise Lake FAQ
How big is Sunrise Lake?
A 25-acre SCDNR state fishing lake near Heath Springs in Lancaster County.
What fish are in Sunrise Lake?
Largemouth bass, bluegill, shellcracker and channel catfish.
When is Sunrise Lake open?
Generally Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, sunrise to sunset; a South Carolina license is required.
