Fishing at Johnson Lake, Greenville County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Johnson Lake stands in Greenville County, South Carolina. Elevation runs to 1,037 feet. On water this small, stealth matters more than range. Most waters listed here for Greenville County are larger. The nearest town is Taylors, 2.6 miles away. It is 83 miles to Charlotte, the nearest city. Within easy reach: Lake Cunningham 2.1 miles, Lake Robinson at 4.7 miles, Vaughn Pond 4.7 miles, Lyman Lake at 5 miles and Berrys Millpond 5.1 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Johnson Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Greenville County records list bluegill, redbreast sunfish, seagreen darter and striped jumprock among the fish reported. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Treat Johnson Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 78°F and January near 40°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Johnson Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Lake Cunningham at 2.1 miles is the sensible second choice. For Johnson Lake in particular, ask before you travel.