Fishing Clinton Cotton Mill Pond in Laurens County, South Carolina

• Overview

  In South Carolina, Clinton Cotton Mill Pond falls inside Laurens County. The water sits 548 feet up. Clinton lies 1.9 miles from the water. The big place round here is Columbia, 60 miles distant. Within easy reach: Waste Thornwell Pond One about 2.8 miles, Waste Stabilization Thornwell Number Two Pond within 2.9 miles, Sarah Copeland Pond about 3.3 miles and Duncan Creek WCD Lake Number Eight within 3.7 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Clinton Cotton Mill Pond

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists black crappie, bluehead chub, dixie chub and greenfin shiner. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Read Clinton Cotton Mill Pond before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 79°F, the coldest about 41°F. The surface stays open the year round. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It sets the rhythm of the year at Clinton Cotton Mill Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Crappie hold to structure; small jigs or minnows under a float around timber find them. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Waste Thornwell Pond One, 2.8 miles away. Confirm before you fish Clinton Cotton Mill Pond.