Lake Wateree — Attraction in Winnsboro

We went to Wateree Damn several times while I was visiting SC. It’s an extremely secluded state park that has plenty of parking. There is no entry fee or parking fee and also has no bathrooms as far as I could see. You can park and walk down to the water and set up chairs to fish. So many trees to provide shade. There is a boat ramp to launch boats. The dam is beautiful at night and there was lots of people on the dam fishing for catfish! We caught striped bass, catfish and crappie. The only bad part about this place is that it has been trashed. There is trash piled up everywhere. We brought bags and picked up as much as we could unfortunately it would take a huge crew to clean this place. That’s why I am only giving it 4 starts instead of 5 BUT keep your eyes peeled, I found a lot of brand new usable tackle and lures...

I’m sure boating and fishing is lovely, but the offshore swimming area is FULL OF DEAD FISH floating right into my daughters hands, and huge ones washed ashore and rotting in the waves. This is the SECOND TIME I’ve gotten sick after swimming there and I will not be going back. Wish I’d taken pics now. Go see for yourself. Dead fish present on both occasions, a month apart. Someone ought to have that water tested by a...

Amazing lake within 1h from Charlotte. Not as developed as the other urban lakes. Lots of nature and animals. Great fishing and boating. Attractions like Carolina adventures ATV park and also they are building a new whitewater center park with level 3 rapids just few miles away, combined with good restaurants and a small town family oriented vibe, this lake is an excellent getaway from...