Fishing Broadway Lake in Anderson County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Broadway Lake lies within the bounds of Anderson County, South Carolina. It stands 627 feet above sea level. At some 310 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. The perimeter runs near 6.1 miles, so plan the walk before you start. It ranks high for size among our Anderson County listings. Supplies mean a trip to Homeland Park, 4.7 miles off. The nearest city of size is Athens, 57 miles away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Broadway Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Records collected within a few miles name black crappie, brown bullhead, green sunfish and bluehead chub. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. On Broadway Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 79°F for July and 41°F for January. It fishes twelve months of the year. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. That shapes the year on Broadway Lake. Falling water concentrates fish into the deeper parts.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. A slipway half a mile out gives trailer access. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Ivester Lake, 5.5 miles out. Nothing on Broadway Lake should be assumed from this page alone.