Clemons Pond Fishing near Mullins, South Carolina

• Overview

  Horry County in South Carolina is where Clemons Pond sits. It sits at 46 feet above sea level. Small at around 6 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Nearest place of any size is Mullins, 9.6 miles away. It is 62 miles to Fayetteville, the nearest city. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Clemons Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover bluegill, sawcheek darter, spotted sunfish and swamp darter. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. At Clemons Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 80°F on average, January about 44°F. The surface stays open the year round. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Clemons Pond runs to its own calendar within the local pattern. A steady wind fishes better than a still, bright day.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Bull Pond sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat Clemons Pond as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.