Fishing at Lake Diana, Pickens County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Lake Diana is listed under Pickens County, South Carolina. The surface lies 935 feet up. It covers about 5 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is high ground by South Carolina standards. The closest town, Pickens, is 9.4 miles distant. Liberty is 14 miles away, with Arial at 14 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Diana

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Species logged across Pickens County include bluegill, redbreast sunfish, seagreen darter and striped jumprock. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Lake Diana gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 77°F on average, January about 40°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Lake Diana the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Keasler Pond at 1.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat Lake Diana as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.