Fishing at Jordan Lake, Horry County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Set in Horry County, South Carolina, this is Jordan Lake. Oak and grass runs right down to the water. About 17 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. On our Horry County list it sits near the top for size. You are 9.3 miles from Red Hill. Conway is 12 miles away, with Johnsonville at 12 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Jordan Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists eastern mudminnow. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. Treat Jordan Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 45°F to 80°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. It sets the rhythm of the year at Jordan Lake. Autumn feeding runs harder as the light drops away.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Dill Lake at 0.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Jordan Lake are worth checking on the day.