Lake Bee Fishing near Chesterfield, South Carolina

• Overview

  Lake Bee falls in Chesterfield County, part of South Carolina. It sits in oak and grass country. At roughly 15 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Nearest place of any size is Chesterfield, 14 miles away. North Hartsville lies 16 miles off, Pageland another 16 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lake Bee

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Chesterfield County records list bluegill, sawcheek darter and dollar sunfish among the fish reported. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Lake Bee that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 80°F in July and bottom out at 42°F in January. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan around that when you fish Lake Bee.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. You can leave the car about 160 yards from the water. There are picnic tables recorded roughly 80 yards off. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lake Number Twelve at 0.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Lake Bee before loading the car.