Arrowhead Lake near Murphys Estates: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Arrowhead Lake stands in Aiken County, South Carolina. The water sits 476 feet up. Small at around 14 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The closest town, Murphys Estates, is 3.2 miles distant. Graniteville lies 6.5 miles off, Belvedere another 7 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Arrowhead Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Take Arrowhead Lake a stretch at a time. The windward bank collects food and the fish that follow it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 80°F, the coldest about 44°F. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Expect Arrowhead Lake to follow that timing. Wind direction changes which bank is worth fishing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Antique Lake, 0.9 miles out. What applies at Arrowhead Lake may have changed since it was mapped.