J A Holmes Pond, South Carolina: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find J A Holmes Pond in Saluda County, South Carolina. The land about it is open plain. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Our Saluda County list holds plenty of bigger water. For a base, Batesburg sits 2.5 miles out. The nearest city of size is Columbia, 32 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on J A Holmes Pond

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include redbreast sunfish, saluda darter, pumpkinseed and redfin pickerel. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. The shape of J A Holmes Pond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 43°F in January up to 80°F in July. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Time your trip to J A Holmes Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Sort the permit out before you load the car. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Fricks Pond sits 0.9 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on J A Holmes Pond is worth confirming on the day.