Fishing at Entrance Lake, Richland County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Entrance Lake lies within the bounds of Richland County, South Carolina. Height above sea level is 348 feet. Small at around 8 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Richland County standards. Woodfield is the closest town at 3 miles. Dentsville is 3.5 miles and Forest Acres 7.1 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Entrance Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, warmouth and dollar sunfish. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. At Entrance Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 81°F in July and bottom out at 44°F in January. The surface stays open the year round. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. It holds true on Entrance Lake more years than not. A settled spell fishes better than a bright one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. A car park sits roughly 160 yards away. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Spring Valley Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. What applies at Entrance Lake may have changed since it was mapped.