Burtons Pond Fishing Guide, Aiken County, South Carolina

• Overview

  The Aiken County end of South Carolina holds Burtons Pond. It sits at 604 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 8 acres — small enough to read in one session. Most waters listed here for Aiken County are larger. The town to know is Batesburg, 5.9 miles out. Further out sit Batesburg-Leesville (6.4 miles) and Leesville (7.8 miles). Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Burtons Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include turquoise darter and tessellated darter. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. Anyone new to Burtons Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 80°F and January reads 43°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It sets the rhythm of the year at Burtons Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Padgetts Pond, 1.1 miles away. Check the position on Burtons Pond before loading the car.