Lake Carie Yelleau near Summerville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  South Carolina holds Lake Carie Yelleau, in Dorchester County. It stands 39 feet above sea level. At 7 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Summerville at 4.2 miles is the nearest place to stop. Further out sit Centerville (4.7 miles) and Lincolnville (5.4 miles). Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Lake Carie Yelleau

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include blue catfish, largemouth bass and bowfin. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. At Lake Carie Yelleau light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 81°F in July and bottoms out near 47°F in January. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. The season on Lake Carie Yelleau rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Bobs Lake is 2.8 miles off. Check the position at Lake Carie Yelleau before loading the car.