Fishing Howles Big Pond in Horry County, South Carolina

• Overview

  The Horry County entry here is Howles Big Pond, in South Carolina. The sea is 28 miles distant. At roughly 18 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It ranks high for size among our Horry County listings. You are 6.2 miles from Red Hill. Further out sit Mullins (13 miles) and Conway (15 miles). You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Howles Big Pond

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include lake chubsucker. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. On Howles Big Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 80°F; the cold one sits at 44°F. No part of the year shuts this water. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It holds true on Howles Big Pond more years than not. A settled spell fishes better than a bright one.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. For a change of water, Graham Mill Pond is 1.2 miles distant. Signs at Howles Big Pond carry more weight than any list.