Fishing at Dixon Pond, Dillon County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Dixon Pond is listed under Dillon County, South Carolina. The water sits 98 feet up. It covers about 7 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is a small entry by Dillon County standards. The nearest place of any size is Dillon, 4 miles away. After that come Rowland at 5.6 miles and Latta at 10 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Dixon Pond

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Dillon County records list redfin pickerel, bluegill and largemouth bass among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Dixon Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 43°F in January to roughly 80°F in July. It fishes twelve months of the year. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Time your trip to Dixon Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Gaddys Millpond at 8.3 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat Dixon Pond as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.