Glenns Lake in Greenville County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Set in Greenville County, South Carolina, this is Glenns Lake. It sits at 1,089 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 2 acres — small enough to read in one session. On size it sits at the modest end of our Greenville County list. Tigerville lies 3.9 miles from the water. After that come Slater-Marietta at 4.3 miles and Travelers Rest at 4.5 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Glenns Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Greenville County records list bluegill, redbreast sunfish, seagreen darter, striped jumprock and green sunfish among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Glenns Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 77°F; the cold one sits at 40°F. It fishes twelve months of the year. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. The season on Glenns Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Valley Lake, 1.3 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Glenns Lake in particular, ask before you travel.