Gregorys Lake, South Carolina: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Gregorys Lake belongs to Edgefield County, South Carolina. It stands 305 feet above sea level. Belvedere is the closest town at 3.1 miles. Columbia sits 62 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Nearest other option: Rock Creek at 3.3 miles, Laurel Lake at about 3.6 miles, Swints Lake at 4.3 miles, Briggs Pond at about 4.4 miles and Howards Pond at 4.5 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Gregorys Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists redbreast sunfish, dollar sunfish, bluegill, christmas darter and eastern blackbanded darter. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. On Gregorys Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 81°F, with January the cold end at about 44°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Gregorys Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Rock Creek, 3.3 miles away. For Gregorys Lake in particular, ask before you travel.