Jones Pond near Gaston: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, this is Jones Pond. It stands 266 feet above sea level. At 5 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Orangeburg County are larger. Gaston is the closest place, 16 miles off. It is 30 miles to Columbia, the nearest city. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Jones Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Public wildlife records from this area list blackbanded sunfish and lowland shiner. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. Anyone new to Jones Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 80°F and January about 45°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to Jones Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. For a change of water, Harleys Millpond is 1.4 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Jones Pond.