Carraway Pond Fishing in Marlboro County, South Carolina

• Overview

  In South Carolina, Carraway Pond belongs to Marlboro County. The surface lies 190 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 8 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Marlboro County are larger. 2.8 miles away sits McColl, the nearest town. It is 47 miles to Fayetteville, the nearest city. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Carraway Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Reported across Marlboro County: sawcheek darter, redfin pickerel, bluegill and redbreast sunfish. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Carraway Pond repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 80°F; the cold one sits at 42°F. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Carraway Pond runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, McNairs Millpond is 0.6 miles distant. Check the position at Carraway Pond before loading the car.