Hannah Pond in Darlington County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Hannah Pond sits in Darlington County, out in South Carolina. It sits at 269 feet above sea level. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Our Darlington County list holds plenty of bigger water. The nearest town is Hartsville, 8.1 miles away. North Hartsville is 8.2 miles and Bishopville 13 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Hannah Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists dusky shiner and ironcolor shiner. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. Hannah Pond repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 43°F in January to roughly 80°F in July. The surface stays open the year round. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Hannah Pond runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Beaverdam Millpond at 1.7 miles is the sensible second choice. For Hannah Pond in particular, ask before you travel.