Hough Millpond near Kershaw: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Hough Millpond in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It lies 262 feet above sea level. At roughly 16 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. For a base, Kershaw sits 14 miles out. The big place round here is Columbia, 52 miles distant. Close neighbours run: Hortons Pond (1.7 miles), Dew Fresh Pond Number Two at about 2.7 miles, Kirkleys Pond (2.8 miles), Sexton Pond at about 3 miles and Ford Pond (3.2 miles). The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Hough Millpond

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. 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. Nearby survey and observation records mention sawcheek darter, chain pickerel, margined madtom, tessellated darter and flat bullhead. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. On Hough Millpond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 42°F in January and 80°F in July. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Hough Millpond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Hortons Pond at 1.7 miles is the nearest alternative. The position on Hough Millpond is worth confirming on the day.