Fishing at Cox Lake, Horry County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Cox Lake is a Horry County water, South Carolina side. The shore lies 36 miles out. At roughly 14 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our South Carolina listings. Mullins is the closest place, 5.7 miles off. The big place round here is Fayetteville, 67 miles distant. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Cox Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Public wildlife records from this area list American eel, banded sunfish and blackbanded sunfish. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Cox Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 80°F at the top of summer and 44°F at the bottom of winter. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Expect Cox Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Jack Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. For Cox Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.