L A Hendricks Pond Fishing near Slater-Marietta, South Carolina

• Overview

  You will find L A Hendricks Pond in Greenville County, South Carolina. The country round it is dry hill from end to end. It covers about 7 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is high ground by South Carolina standards. Slater-Marietta is the closest place, 5.7 miles off. The nearest city of size is Charlotte, 93 miles away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on L A Hendricks Pond

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Records held for Greenville County cover bluegill, redbreast sunfish, seagreen darter, striped jumprock and green sunfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On L A Hendricks Pond the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 76°F; by January the average is down near 39°F. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to L A Hendricks Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. The nearest alternative is Awanita Lake, 1.4 miles out. For L A Hendricks Pond in particular, ask before you travel.