Fishing at Koons Pond, Lexington County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Lexington County in South Carolina is where Koons Pond sits. Height above sea level is 440 feet. It covers about 11 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Head to Red Bank, 7.8 miles away, for anything you forgot. Leesville is 8.5 miles and Lexington 9.5 miles. No border sits close enough to matter. Rain averages about 47 inches a year, with July the wettest month.

• Where to Fish on Koons 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. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill, redbreast sunfish and black crappie. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. Take Koons Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 80°F and January at 43°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Koons Pond follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Oswalds Pond, 1.4 miles away. Confirm access to Koons Pond locally before you travel.