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

• Overview

  In South Carolina, Huntington Lake falls inside Greenville County. Elevation runs to 994 feet. At roughly 8 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Compared with other South Carolina water on our list, it sits high. You are 4.2 miles from Mauldin. The nearest city of size is Athens, 86 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Huntington Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Fish documented in Greenville County include bluegill, redbreast sunfish, seagreen darter and striped jumprock. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Huntington Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 79°F and January reads 41°F. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Huntington Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. There are picnic tables half a mile away. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Oak Grove Lake, 0.9 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm before you fish Huntington Lake.