South Carolina · Lake fishing · Seneca

Lake Keowee

Lake Keowee is a 17,007-acre reservoir in South Carolina.

Moderate
difficulty

Best time to visit Lake Keowee

Best months: February–June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    52° / 34°

    11 wet

  2. Feb

    56° / 36°

    10 wet

  3. Mar

    64° / 43°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    72° / 50°

    10 wet

  5. May

    79° / 58°

    11 wet

  6. Jun

    85° / 66°

    11 wet

  7. Jul

    89° / 70°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    87° / 69°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    82° / 63°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    72° / 52°

    9 wet

  11. Nov

    62° / 42°

    10 wet

  12. Dec

    54° / 36°

    11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Clemson Oconee Co Ap, SC, 11 mi away at 891 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Lake Keowee is a 17,007-acre reservoir in South Carolina, about 3 miles from the town of Old Pickens. It is a fishing lake, and the land is managed by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources in partnership with Duke Energy. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 72°F with lows near 52°F, and April is similar at about 72°F by day and 50°F at night. July is the warmest month, with highs near 89°F. Several trails sit within a few miles, including the Rapids Trail and Pig Horse Trail, both about 5 miles away, and the Weedeater Loop at about 5 miles. For paddling, Twelvemile Creek is roughly 9 miles off.

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Eclectic Sun Paddlesports

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