Fred L. Day Landing—also called Duckpond Landing—is a verified public boat access on the western side of Lake Moultrie near Cross, South Carolina. The current SCDNR boat-ramp dataset lists the site as open, owned by Santee Cooper, and leased and maintained by Berkeley County. This guide gives boaters and anglers the exact map point, source-backed access details, fishing context, launch checks and lake hazards to review before a trip.
Fred L. Day Landing quick facts
- Current official ramp name: Fred L Day
- Alternate local name: Duckpond Landing
- Waterbody: Lake Moultrie
- Area: Cross / Berkeley County, South Carolina
- Coordinates: 33.2956, -80.1564
- Owner: Santee Cooper
- Lessee and maintenance agency: Berkeley County
- Current dataset status: Open
- SCDNR record: FID 101; Facility ID 8006
The primary source is the SCDNR Boat Ramps FeatureServer, verified September 5, 2026. Berkeley County’s tourism directory also lists the Fred L. Day Boat Ramp on Boat Landing Way in Cross. The final map below uses the matching dataset attribute and geometry coordinates.
Why it is also called Duckpond Landing
The current SCDNR dataset uses Fred L Day. Berkeley County has also identified it as Fred L. Day Landing (Duckpond Landing) in official county material. Use both names when checking directions or local notices, but use the exact coordinates to avoid confusion with other Lake Moultrie launches.
The current state dataset marks the landing open. That online status does not override a gate, barrier, temporary closure sign, high-water restriction or maintenance notice encountered on arrival.
Directions and first-visit launch checks
Navigate to 33.2956, -80.1564 and save the coordinates for offline use. Berkeley County’s destination page places the ramp on Boat Landing Way in Cross. Arrive in daylight on a first visit so you can evaluate the final approach, turning space and waterline before backing a trailer.
- Walk the ramp first and look for debris, algae, sand, soft shoulders or a submerged drop-off.
- Confirm the water depth works for your boat and trailer.
- Load gear and remove tie-downs away from the launch lane.
- Park only in signed or clearly established spaces and keep the turnaround open.
- Save a second verified Lake Moultrie launch before leaving home.
The official sources reviewed do not publish ramp-lane count, parking capacity, fees, hours, restrooms, lighting, a courtesy dock or an accessible boarding feature. Treat those amenities as unknown and plan accordingly rather than assuming they are available.
Boat access versus shore fishing
The verified record establishes a boat ramp. It does not establish a fishing pier, improved shoreline platform or unrestricted bank-fishing area. Anglers without a boat should not assume the launch lane is a safe or permitted place to fish. Keep clear of trailers and active launching traffic, and follow posted site rules.
For boat anglers, the landing provides access to Lake Moultrie, but safe reach to any fishing area depends on boat capability, weather, water level and familiarity with the reservoir. Do not treat straight-line distance on a phone map as a safe navigational route.
What anglers may target in Lake Moultrie
The SCDNR Lake Moultrie directory describes a 60,400-acre Berkeley County reservoir with largemouth bass, pickerel, bream, striped bass, blue catfish, flathead catfish and shellcracker fisheries. Those are lake-level opportunities, not a promise that fish will be present beside this ramp on a particular day.
Early September can still bring heat, thunderstorms and rapidly changing wind. Start with current lake conditions, match tackle and safety gear to the species and method, and avoid locking a plan to old reports. Check the current SCDNR freshwater fishing trends shortly before departure.
Licenses and current regulations
Review the 2026–2027 South Carolina hunting and fishing regulations before fishing. License requirements, species limits, size rules, lawful methods and special waterbody provisions can change. Carry the correct license and verify the rule for the fish you plan to keep.
Boaters should also confirm required safety equipment, registration and lighting rules for their vessel. On-site signs and lawful instructions take priority if they are more restrictive than a general trip-planning summary.
Lake Moultrie navigation and weather hazards
Santee Cooper’s current lakes and navigation guidance warns that submerged trees, stumps and rocks can endanger unfamiliar boaters, especially outside marked channels. Floating or nearly submerged logs can also enter channels. Follow markers, keep a conservative speed until you know the water, and never use a channel marker as a mooring point.
- Wear a properly fitted personal flotation device.
- Check wind, thunderstorms and lake data before launch and during the trip.
- Carry navigation lights, communication equipment and an offline map appropriate to the outing.
- Tell someone your route and return time.
- Return early if wind, lightning, visibility or equipment condition deteriorates.
Nearby verified Lake Moultrie alternatives
Build a backup plan from other verified accesses in this week’s Santee Cooper cluster. The Augustus M. Flood Landing guide covers an open eastern-lake ramp near Bonneau. Richardsons Landing is another verified Lake Moultrie option. The Hatchery Landing guide and Russellville Landing guide add distinct Berkeley County alternatives.
Choose an alternate by the fishing area you intend to reach and the safe route across the lake, not simply by driving distance.
A practical Fred L. Day Landing plan
- Recheck the SCDNR ramp record, Berkeley County page, weather and current rules.
- Save 33.2956, -80.1564 and one backup landing.
- Inspect the ramp, water depth, signs and parking layout on arrival.
- Stage away from the active launch lane.
- Use marked channels and conservative speed until you know the western Lake Moultrie area.
Bottom line
Fred L. Day / Duckpond Landing is a verified open Lake Moultrie ramp with an exact official map point. Santee Cooper owns the site, while Berkeley County is listed as lessee and maintenance agency. The official sources do not document every amenity, so arrive prepared, inspect conditions, keep a backup launch and respect Lake Moultrie’s stump-filled shallows.
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