Bells Pond in Richland County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Out in Richland County, South Carolina, sits Bells Pond. It lies 315 feet above sea level. Small at around 7 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Richland County are larger. For a base, Woodfield sits 4.2 miles out. Dentsville follows at 5.5 miles, then Elgin at 7 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Bells Pond

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, warmouth, dollar sunfish, largemouth bass and chain pickerel. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Take Bells Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 43°F to 81°F. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan around that when you fish Bells Pond. A rising level after rain switches things on for a day or two.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Hughes Pond sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Bells Pond.