About Richard B. Russell Lake

Close to Greenville and Atlanta

Lake Richard B. Russell, also known as Lake Russell, is on the Georgia-South Carolina state line. It is located only an hour and forty minutes from Greenville, South Carolina and two and a half hours from Atlanta, Georgia.

A Large 26,650-Acre Lake

This 26,650-acre lake was created in 1985 by the US Army Corps of Engineers in order to provide flood control from the Savannah River.

Wonderful Recreational Lake Activities

Popular recreational activities at this lake include water skiing, Jet skiing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and fishing.

Richard B. Russell Lake offers cold and warm water fisheries and is considered one of the best fishing lakes in the area, with bass fishing being the most popular among locals.

Olympic Training Site

Federal regulations prohibit private exclusive use of public lands surround the lake, so the lake is left in a very natural state perfect of recreational opportunities.

Richard B. Russell lake served as an Olympic training site in 1996.

Great Weekend Getaway

This lake is in the perfect location for a weekend getaway or full time living. Whether you prefer to relax on the shoreline or jump in the water Richard B. Russell Lake has everything you need.

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