Durham Pond in Lexington County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Durham Pond is set in Lexington County, South Carolina. What surrounds it is open plain. The water measures roughly 6 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Red Bank sits 2.5 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Columbia is the closest city, 14 miles away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge. Trees shelter part of the bank when the wind gets up.

• Where to Fish on Durham Pond

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Nearby survey and observation records mention chain pickerel, yellow bullhead, bluegill and margined madtom. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Anyone new to Durham Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 44°F in January up to 81°F in July. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Durham Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. For a change of water, Redmonds Pond is 1.1 miles distant. Confirm access to Durham Pond locally before you travel.