Fishing Jamison Pond in Calhoun County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Jamison Pond is one of the Calhoun County waters in South Carolina. Height above sea level is 203 feet. Surface area runs to about 13 acres — small enough to read in one session. The closest town, Oak Grove, is 3.1 miles away. It is 13 miles to Columbia, the nearest city. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Jamison Pond

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill, dollar sunfish, tadpole madtom, swamp darter and yellow perch. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Anyone new to Jamison Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 80°F in July and bottoms out near 45°F in January. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. That shapes the year on Jamison Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Taylors House Pond, 1 mile away. Check the current arrangement for Jamison Pond.