Douglass Millpond near Chesterfield: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Douglass Millpond lies within the bounds of Chesterfield County, South Carolina. The bank gives way to open plain. The water measures roughly 14 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Chesterfield lies 5.7 miles from the water. Beyond it, Pageland at 14 miles and Cheraw at 16 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Douglass Millpond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Survey and observation records for Chesterfield County include bluegill, sawcheek darter, dollar sunfish and margined madtom. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Douglass Millpond the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 80°F, with January the cold end at about 42°F. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Douglass Millpond runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Sellers Pond at 3.2 miles is the sensible second choice. For Douglass Millpond, the notice at the access point is the final word.