Buckhorn Lake, South Carolina: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In South Carolina, Buckhorn Lake falls inside Greenville County. Land around it is open plain. Surface area runs to about 5 acres — small enough to read in one session. It sits higher than most water we list in South Carolina. Nearest town is Wade Hampton, 3 miles off. It is 88 miles to Athens, the nearest city. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Buckhorn Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Reported across Greenville County: bluegill, redbreast sunfish and seagreen darter. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Buckhorn Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 40°F in January up to 77°F in July. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Buckhorn Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out. A cold snap sets things back for several days.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. There is a campsite half a mile from the water. Somewhere to sit and eat is half a mile out. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Mountain Lake, 0.9 miles away, makes the obvious fallback.