Calhoun Falls Country Club Lake Fishing in Abbeville County, South Carolina

• Overview

  The Abbeville County entry here is Calhoun Falls Country Club Lake, in South Carolina. The bank is 525 feet above sea level. It covers about 10 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Our Abbeville County list holds plenty of bigger water. You are 1.4 miles from Calhoun Falls. The nearest city of size is Athens, 47 miles away. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Calhoun Falls Country Club Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists common carp, bluegill, flathead catfish, striped bass and longnose gar. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. Fish Calhoun Falls Country Club Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 42°F to 80°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It holds true on Calhoun Falls Country Club Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Sherard Lake, 2.9 miles out. The position on Calhoun Falls Country Club Lake is worth confirming on the day.