Kendall Lake Fishing near Camden, South Carolina

• Overview

  Out in Kershaw County, South Carolina, sits Kendall Lake. The bank is 151 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 43 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. On our Kershaw County list it sits near the top for size. You are 1.4 miles from Camden. After that come Lugoff at 6.1 miles and Elgin at 13 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Kendall Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Records collected within a few miles name seagreen darter, bluegill, margined madtom and dollar sunfish. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. Fish Kendall Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 80°F and January near 43°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan any trip to Kendall Lake around it. Spring warms the shallows first, so start there.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Mapping records boats as not allowed here, so plan to fish from the bank. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Cool Springs Upper Pond is 1.9 miles distant. The position on Kendall Lake is worth confirming on the day.