Lake Keowee

Lake Keowee is an 18,372 acre Duke Energy cooling reservoir for the Oconee Nuclear Station. Formed by the impoundment of the Little and Keowee Rivers, Lake Keowee has a mean depth of 50 feet and a maximum depth of 155 feet. Located in Pickens and Oconee Counties, this reservoir has numerous recreational opportunities. Bass fishing is one of the most popular activities on the lake; anglers can catch four species of black bass.

General Information

Miles of Shoreline: 387
Acres of Surface Water: 18,500
Counties Lake is Within: Oconee, Pickens
Average Depth: 53 feet
Maximum Depth: Approximately 155 feet
Boat Ramps: 9
Fish Attractors: 17
Fishing Access Locations: 3
Fishing Loaner Tackle Locations: None
Marinas with Pumpouts: 3
Owned and Managed by: Duke Energy