Bull Pond Fishing near Mullins, South Carolina

• Overview

  Bull Pond is set in Horry County, South Carolina. It stands 56 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 9 acres — small enough to read in one session. Mullins is the closest place, 8.5 miles off. Tabor City is 13 miles and Red Hill 15 miles. Others close at hand: Clemons Pond near enough 1.1 miles, Vol Rowll Lake at 3.2 miles, Widow Lake near enough 3.4 miles, Pitch Lake at 3.6 miles and Old River near enough 4.9 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Bull Pond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, sawcheek darter, spotted sunfish, swamp darter and chain pickerel. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. Read Bull Pond before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 80°F and January about 44°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Bull Pond runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Clemons Pond at 1.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Bull Pond are worth checking on the day.