Fishing Creek Reservoir, also called Fishing Creek Lake, is a 3,400-acre lake on the Catawba River in Lancaster and Chester counties.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Fishing Creek, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its 85 miles of shoreline are mostly undeveloped, so it's a quiet river-lake that runs down toward Great Falls.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Fishing Creek
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Fishing Creek.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 12 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Fishing Creek or pulling a tube.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Fishing Creek.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Fishing Creek into a full beach party.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Fishing Creek at a glance
| Location | Great Falls and Lancaster |
|---|---|
| Size | About 3,400 acres |
| Shoreline | About 85 miles |
| River | Catawba River |
| Setting | Mostly undeveloped |
| Dam | Fishing Creek Dam |
Best things to do on Fishing Creek
- Wakesurfing – calm water on early mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – long river reaches.
- Jet skiing – winding coves.
- Fishing – bass, catfish and striped bass.
Where to launch at Fishing Creek
- Public access areas – Duke Energy ramps near Great Falls and Lancaster.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Fishing Creek
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- South Carolina requires an observer or a wide-angle mirror when towing.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and sunrise in South Carolina.
South Carolina boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 12 must wear one on boats shorter than 16 feet, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer besides the driver or a wide-angle mirror, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket. Towing isn't allowed between sunset and sunrise.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and sunrise, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Stay at idle speed within 50 feet of anchored boats, docks and people in the water, and within 100 feet of docks and piers on many of the big reservoirs. Wakesurfing must stay at idle speed within 200 feet of docks, moored boats and swimmers.
Map of Fishing Creek Reservoir
Fishing Creek rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Fishing Creek?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Do I have to tow the boat to Fishing Creek myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Fishing Creek, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Fishing Creek Reservoir?
On the Catawba River in Lancaster and Chester counties, near Great Falls.
Can you jet ski on Fishing Creek Reservoir?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Fishing Creek Reservoir.
How big is Fishing Creek Reservoir?
About 3,400 acres, with roughly 85 miles of shoreline.
Is Fishing Creek Reservoir busy?
Usually not. The shoreline is mostly undeveloped, so it stays quieter than the bigger lakes.