Kneece Pond in Lexington County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Out in Lexington County, South Carolina, sits Kneece Pond. The bank is 354 feet above sea level. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Lexington County. Leesville is the closest place, 7.7 miles off. Batesburg-Leesville is 8 miles and Batesburg 8.1 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Kneece Pond

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Public wildlife records from this area list redbreast sunfish, margined madtom, striped jumprock and bluegill. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. The shape of Kneece Pond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 80°F and January near 43°F on the long-run figures. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It sets the rhythm of the year at Kneece Pond. Settled weather over several days beats a single fine one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Ridgells Pond, 0.8 miles out. For Kneece Pond in particular, ask before you travel.