Johnny Lake, South Carolina: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In South Carolina, Johnny Lake belongs to Horry County. What surrounds it is dry hill. About 4 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is low-lying compared with other South Carolina water we list. Red Hill sits 8.2 miles from the bank. It is 68 miles to Fayetteville, the nearest city. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Johnny Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records collected within a few miles name American eel, banded sunfish and blackbanded sunfish. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. The shape of Johnny Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 44°F in January up to 80°F in July. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Johnny Lake. Long dry spells drop the level and concentrate them.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Graham Pond is 2.4 miles off. For Johnny Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.