Felkels Pond near Saluda: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Within Saluda County, South Carolina, you have Felkels Pond. Height above sea level is 456 feet. It covers about 8 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Nearest place of any size is Saluda, 1.2 miles away. The big place round here is Columbia, 43 miles distant. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Felkels Pond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists redfin pickerel, bluegill and pumpkinseed. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. Work Felkels Pond in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 42°F in January up to 80°F in July. There is no frozen season to plan round. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Time your trip to Felkels Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Old Saluda Reservoir sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Felkels Pond before loading the car.