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Mountain Lake 1

Chester County, South Carolina

Mountain Lake 1 is a 42-acre SCDNR state fishing lake in Chester County with largemouth bass, bluegill, shellcracker and channel catfish. Fishing days are Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

N0.25 mi
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Surface area42 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Bluegill●●●○○

Redear Sunfish●●○○○

Channel Catfish●●○○○

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Mountain Lake 1Public
    SCDNR lists a boat ramp; electric motors onlyDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Mountain Lake 1 are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Open Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun only.
  • Electric motors only; bass limit is 1 fish with a 16-inch minimum, so bluegill and shellcracker make a better meal.
  • Sister lake Mountain Lake 2 is next door but only about 7-10 acres.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.