Flatwood Lake Fishing in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Flatwood Lake lies within the bounds of Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The ground around here is oak and grass. Surface area runs to about 10 acres — small enough to read in one session. It sits higher than most water we list in South Carolina. Valley Falls is the closest town at 2.5 miles. The big place round here is Charlotte, 63 miles distant. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Flatwood Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. County-wide records name bluegill, redbreast sunfish, seagreen darter, striped jumprock and flat bullhead. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Treat Flatwood Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 78°F and January reads 40°F. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. At Flatwood Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Fairview Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Flatwood Lake locally before you travel.