Saluda Lake is a 331 acre lake located in Greenville South Carolina on Saluda River. It lies on the border between Greenville County and Pickens County. Saluda Lake impounds the Saluda River which flows on through the state into Lake Greenwood and Lake Murray. The lake was formerly owned for many years by Duke Power Company who then sold it to North Brook Energies LLC. The dam is visible from Saluda Dam Road.
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Lake Size 331 Acres
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Location Greenville, SC (Greenville County)
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Average Depth 22.7 feet
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Maximum Depth 36 feet (depth readings 2001 at the dam)
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Length 1.5 miles (approximately)
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Full Pool Elevation 849 Ft. MSL
Boating and Fishing
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Boat ramp located at Saluda Landing - see more information on Saluda Lake Landing below.
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Boats are allowed with no motor restrictions. However, keep in mind Saluda Lake is a small and shallow lake with average depths ranging from about 10-23 feet with the exception of shoals. The river end of the lake has the most areas of shallow water with depths as little as 1 foot deep.
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Shoals (very shallow water) are marked with bouys. Your motor will hit the lake bottom if you go across one of these marked areas.
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Fishing allowed with a South Carolina Fishing License.
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Follow SC Fishing Regulations.
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Fish species inludes crappie, largemouth bass, catfish, and bream.
