Ivester Lake near Belton: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Ivester Lake in the Anderson County part of South Carolina. Elevation runs to 827 feet. The whole thing is a single swim; walk it in a minute. Our Anderson County list holds plenty of bigger water. The town to know is Belton, 1.9 miles out. The big place round here is Athens, 62 miles distant. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Ivester Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On Ivester Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one. Weed gaps hold fish when the beds themselves are too thick.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 41°F in January and 79°F in July. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It holds true on Ivester Lake more years than not. Wind on the bank for a day or two lifts the fishing there.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Broadmouth Creek Watershed Two Lake at 3.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Ivester Lake before loading the car.