Anderson Millpond Fishing near Cheraw, South Carolina

• Overview

  Anderson Millpond lies in Marlboro County, South Carolina. The surface lies 105 feet up. It measures about 90 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It is among the larger waters listed here for Marlboro County. Cheraw lies 3 miles from the water. The big place round here is Fayetteville, 60 miles distant. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Anderson Millpond

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Public occurrence data for Marlboro County names sawcheek darter, redfin pickerel and bluegill. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On Anderson Millpond the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 42°F in January to roughly 80°F in July. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It holds true on Anderson Millpond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. J P Stevens Pond at 2.4 miles is the sensible second choice. What applies at Anderson Millpond may have changed since it was mapped.